The New Year Honours list 2026
The King's 2026 New Year Honours list has been announced in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette. View the full New Year Honours list here.
Who were the 2026 New Year Honours recipients?
The King’s Birthday and New Year honours lists are each published in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette.
The 2026 New Year Honours list was published in a supplement of The Gazette on Monday 29 December 2025.
Where can I find all Birthday and New Year Honours lists?
As well as appearing in the supplement, all recipients of UK honours have their own separate notice entry in the awards and accreditations section on The Gazette website.
You can read every official Honours list published in The Gazette since 1860 by clicking on the links below:
What is an Operational Honours and Awards list?
Operational Honours and Awards lists recognise the bravery, commitment, and commendable service of British Armed Forces personnel. The recipients have all shown outstanding courage and dedication while on operations and are awarded in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
The Gazette publishes Operational Honours and Awards lists twice a year in conjunction with the King’s Birthday Honours list in June and the New Year Honours list in December. You can see the latest Operational Honours and Awards list below.
Latest Operational Honours and Awards list
Celebrate your honour with a commemorative edition
If you or a loved one have been honoured by the King, The Gazette is available to buy as a personalised commemorative edition. Each pack contains a complete edition of The Gazette from the day the honour was published.
See also
Commonwealth New Year Honours 2026
The King's Birthday Honours list 2025
Everything you need to know about nominating someone for a UK honour
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Publication updated
29 December 2025