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January 2026 working days in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
January 2026 has 21 working days in Northern Ireland: 157.5 hours at 7.5 hours a day, 168 hours at 8 hours a day.
January 2026 calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: New Year's Day | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Bank holiday
- Weekend
Bank holidays in January 2026
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
January 2026 across United Kingdom
| Jurisdiction | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
| Scotland | 20 | 150 | 160 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan), New Year Holiday (Fri 2 Jan) |
| Northern Ireland | 21 | 157.5 | 168 | New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan) |
Week by week
January 2026 has 31 days: 9 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 holiday on a weekday and 21 working days. The table splits them by calendar week, Monday to Sunday, cut at the start and end of the month.
| Week | Working days | Hours at 7.5 h | Hours at 8 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 Jan, with New Year's Day | 1 | 7.5 | 8 |
| 5–11 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 12–18 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 19–25 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
| 26–31 Jan | 5 | 37.5 | 40 |
Long weekends and leave in January 2026
No run of three or more days off without leave touches January 2026 in Northern Ireland.
None of the best single breaks of 2026 falls in this month; the year page lists them all, with full-year leave plans.
All 2026 bank holidays, long weekends and leave plans for Northern Ireland