2nd January 2027

2nd January 2027 falls on Saturday 2 January. The day off is on Monday 4 January.

Public holidayOnly observed in: Scotland

2nd January 2027 at a glance

Date
Saturday, 2 January 2027
Day of the week
Saturday
Week number
Week 53
Day of the year
Day 2 of 365
Day off
Only in: Scotland
Observed on
Monday, 4 January 2027

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

Long weekend or extra day off?

2nd January falls on a Saturday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Friday 1 January to Monday 4 January. This only applies where 2nd January is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

2nd January in 2026, 2027 and 2028

2nd January is on 2 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Friday, in 2027 a Saturday and in 2028 a Sunday.

2nd January and the school holidays

2nd January 2027 falls in the Christmas holidays in 38 of the 188 areas.

Other holidays in 2027

Frequently asked questions

What day is 2nd January in 2027?

In 2027, 2nd January falls on Saturday 2 January, in week 53.

Is 2nd January 2027 a day off?

2nd January is only a public holiday in: Scotland. Because 2nd January falls on a weekend in 2027, the day off is on Monday 4 January.