What's open on 2 January bank holiday 2027?
Monday, 4 January 2027 · Scotland only
Stores and services
About 2 January bank holiday 2027
2 January is a bank holiday in Scotland only. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday is the substitute day, Monday 4 January. It isn't a bank holiday in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
No law closes shops that day, so each store sets its own hours. Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and in 2026 it ran no service in Scotland on 2 January.
Sources: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) · Royal Mail: Delivery times ("we don't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays") · Royal Mail: Service update, public and local holidays 2026
Rules by region
| Region | Bank holiday? | Large shops must close? |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | No | No: shops may open |
| Scotland | Yes | No: shops may open |
| Northern Ireland | No | No: shops may open |
Sources
- GOV.UK: UK bank holidays (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) · checked 16 October 2026
Questions
When is 2 January bank holiday 2027?
2 January bank holiday 2027 is on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Is 2 January bank holiday 2027 a bank holiday?
Yes, in Scotland, but not in England and Wales or Northern Ireland. GOV.UK notes that employers don't have to give paid leave on bank holidays.
Are shops closed on 2 January bank holiday 2027?
No law makes shops close on 2 January bank holiday, so each store sets its own hours.
Is there post on 2 January bank holiday 2027?
No. Royal Mail says it doesn't deliver or collect mail on UK bank holidays, and 2 January bank holiday is a bank holiday in Scotland. It hasn't published its 2027 holiday list yet, so this follows that standing policy.