Working days · January 2026
Working days in January 2026
There are 21 working days in January 2026 in England and Wales. Scotland has 20 and Northern Ireland has 21.
England and Wales
21working days
- Bank holidays
- 1
- Weekend days
- 9
- Hours at 7.5 h/day
- 157.5
Scotland
20working days
- Bank holidays
- 2
- Weekend days
- 9
- Hours at 7.5 h/day
- 150
Northern Ireland
21working days
- Bank holidays
- 1
- Weekend days
- 9
- Hours at 7.5 h/day
- 157.5
Bank holidays in January 2026
- New Year’s DayThursday 1 January · All of the UK
- 2nd JanuaryFriday 2 January · Scotland
January 2026 calendar
England and Wales
January 2026
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in January 2026?
There are 21 working days in January 2026 in England and Wales, 20 in Scotland and 21 in Northern Ireland.
Are there any bank holidays in January 2026?
Yes: New Year’s Day on Thursday 1 January; 2nd January on Friday 2 January (Scotland only).
How many working hours are in January 2026?
With 21 working days in England and Wales, that's 157.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 168 hours at 8 hours a day, or 147 hours at 7 hours a day.