The Commonwealth Birthday and New Year honours lists are published in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette. The 2026 Commonwealth New Year Honours will be announced in supplements of The Gazette in December 2025.

When are the 2026 Commonwealth New Year Honours lists announced?

The Commonwealth Birthday and New Year honours lists are each published in the official newspaper of the Crown, The Gazette on behalf of the Central Chancery. Citizens of all 15 commonwealth realms may receive honours through the UK honours system.

The 2026 Commonwealth New Year Honours lists will be published in special supplements of The Gazette in December 2025. A date will be announced shortly.

Where can I find all Commonwealth Birthday and New Year Honours lists?

A full list of all Commonwealth Birthday and New Year Honours lists since 1981 can be found below.

Commonwealth Honours lists

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.

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See also

The New Year Honours list 2026

Commonwealth Birthday Honours 2025

Commonwealth New Year and Birthday honours

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Publication date

4 December 2025