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When is 2nd January 2026?

2nd January 2026 is on Friday, January 2, 2026 in United Kingdom.

January 2 is an annual bank holiday and the last day of the Hogmanay (New Year) celebrations in Scotland.

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2nd January 2026 by country

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🇬🇧 United KingdomJanuary 2FridayPublic holiday

Questions about 2nd January

When is 2nd January in 2026?
2nd January is on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Which countries celebrate 2nd January?
2nd January is marked in 1 country: United Kingdom.
Is 2nd January a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in United Kingdom. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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