As organisations across the UK begin 2026, Dry January returns as a powerful reset for health, reflection, and sustainable behaviour change. Led by Alcohol Change UK, Dry January 2026 encourages people to go alcohol-free for the month, not as a test of willpower, but as an opportunity to pause, reassess habits, and prioritise well-being after the festive period. For regulated sectors such as health and social care, education, transport, and workplaces, the campaign has wider relevance: alcohol awareness is closely linked to safety, performance, safeguarding, and professional standards. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores what Dry January 2026 means beyond individual choice, and how organisations can support healthier cultures by embedding well-being initiatives into governance, workforce training, and compliance systems through ComplyPlus™.