How Many Days Until New Year?
A live countdown to New Year’s Day.
The countdown ends at midnight, when New Year’s Day begins on 1 January. New Year’s Day is a bank holiday across the UK.
New Year’s Day: dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 January | Thursday |
| 2027 | 1 January | Friday |
| 2028 | 1 January | Saturday |
| 2029 | 1 January | Monday |
| 2030 | 1 January | Tuesday |
Key dates around New Year’s Day
| Date | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Eve | Thu 31 December | Fri 31 December | Sun 31 December |
| New Year’s Day (bank holiday) | Thu 1 January | Fri 1 January | Sat 1 January |
| 2 January (bank holiday in Scotland) | Fri 2 January | Sat 2 January | Sun 2 January |
| Self Assessment deadline | Sat 31 January | Sun 31 January | Mon 31 January |
If New Year’s Day falls at the weekend, a substitute weekday is usually given. See the official bank holiday dates. The deadline for filing an online Self Assessment return is 31 January, so New Year is also a good moment to get your records in order.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year?
The counter at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds to go, and updates as you watch.
What day is New Year’s Day in 2027?
Friday, 1 January 2027.
What day is New Year’s Day in 2028?
Saturday, 1 January 2028.
How many weeks until New Year?
The counter also shows the time to go in weeks and days, and the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) left, which is useful for planning.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.