Dry January 2026
The Dry January challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, sees hundreds of thousands of people across the UK go alcohol – free for the month of January, using the tools and resources provided by Alcohol Change UK, including Try Dry (the official app of the Dry January challenge), daily motivational emails, and an active online community
According to Alcohol Change UK, more than 15 million people in the UK planned an alcohol-free month in January 2025, motivated by the opportunity to improve their health, wellbeing and finances. Further research1 suggests that 8 million people attempted a full 31 days off while a further 8.8 million cut down, confirming that the New Year remains a time when many look to kick-start positive changes in their lives.
Why encourage people to sign up?
When people take part with Alcohol Change UK, they get access to a host of dedicated tools to help them stay alcohol – free for the whole month, and to reduce their drinking longer term. Evidence shows those who take part in the Dry January challenge using Alcohol Change UK’s tools and resources double their chance of having a completely alcohol – free month and have significantly improved wellbeing and lower alcohol health risks six months later.
You can download the “Try Dry” app here, to help with your Dry January efforts:
