2nd January 2028

2nd January 2028 falls on Sunday 2 January. The day off is on Tuesday 4 January.

Public holidayOnly observed in: Scotland

2nd January 2028 at a glance

Date
Sunday, 2 January 2028
Day of the week
Sunday
Week number
Week 52
Day of the year
Day 2 of 366
Day off
Only in: Scotland
Observed on
Tuesday, 4 January 2028

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 Sunday in 2028. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Saturday 1 January to Tuesday 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 2027, 2028 and 2029

2nd January is on 2 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2027 it was a Saturday, in 2028 a Sunday and in 2029 a Tuesday.

2nd January and the school holidays

2nd January 2028 falls in the Christmas holidays in 43 of the 162 areas.

Other holidays in 2028

Frequently asked questions

What day is 2nd January in 2028?

In 2028, 2nd January falls on Sunday 2 January, in week 52.

Is 2nd January 2028 a day off?

2nd January is only a public holiday in: Scotland. Because 2nd January falls on a weekend in 2028, the day off is on Tuesday 4 January.