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Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

People across the West Midlands are preparing to celebrate the start of a new year - but some are unsure if January 1, 2026, is a Bank Holiday

Lifestyle|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
Lifestyle|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Theatre & Comedy|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
Lifestyle|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026
Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026
What's On|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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Your World|Dec 23

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Supporting image for story: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham
Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham
Lifestyle|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year
Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January
Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why
Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why
Lifestyle|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'
Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'
Your World|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
Your World|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: We discovered deliciously authentic Greek cuisine in a lively Birmingham neighbourhood with a special dish covered in honey
We discovered deliciously authentic Greek cuisine in a lively Birmingham neighbourhood with a special dish covered in honey
Food and Drink|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper
Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper
Crime|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
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Walsall|Dec 16

UK News

Supporting image for story: Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
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Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
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Supporting image for story: Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
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Supporting image for story: Two men arrested after elderly man dies in collision
Two men arrested after elderly man dies in collision
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

Supporting image for story: Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over UAE weapons shipment for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over UAE weapons shipment for separatists
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, says Moscow
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, says Moscow
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
World News|18 hours ago
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