New Year's Day 2027
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday 1 January.
New Year's Day 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 1 January 2027
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 53
- Day of the year
- Day 1 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
New Year's Day falls on a Friday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
New Year's Day in 2026, 2027 and 2028
New Year's Day is on 1 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Thursday, in 2027 a Friday and in 2028 a Saturday.
New Year's Day and the school holidays
New Year's Day 2027 falls in the Christmas holidays in 176 of the 188 areas.
New Year's Day in other countries
This is how New Year's Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday 1 January.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Neujahr | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Belgium | Nieuwjaarsdag | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Denmark | Nytårsdag | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| France | Jour de l'An | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Germany | Neujahr | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Netherlands | Nieuwjaarsdag | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Sweden | Nyårsdagen | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| Switzerland | Neujahrstag | Friday 1 January | Yes |
| United States | New Year's Day | Friday 1 January | Yes |
Other holidays in 2027
- 2nd JanuarySaturday, 2 January 2027
- EpiphanyWednesday, 6 January 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day falls on Friday 1 January, in week 53.
Is New Year's Day 2027 a day off?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.