Friday, 2 January 2026
The 2 January Holiday is a public holiday in Scotland following New Year celebrations, traditionally linked to Hogmanay festivities and observed with a substitute weekday when it falls on a weekend.
Also known as
- 2 January Holiday
- Scottish New Year Holiday
Frequently asked questions
- When is 2 January Holiday (Scotland) 2026?
- 2 January Holiday (Scotland) 2026 is on Friday, 2 January 2026.
- What day of the week is 2 January Holiday (Scotland) 2026?
- It falls on Friday.
- How is 2 January Holiday (Scotland) calculated?
- This event is observed every year on 2 January.