Jan 1st is day we're most likely to try online dating

Forget hunkering down with a hangover and a box set, if you're single New Year's Day is all about looking for love - with today expected to see the largest number of sign-ups ever to online dating apps. Perhaps inspired by the doe-eyed engagement photographs of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, millions are expected to start the search for a 2018 love match. According to new research, the first of January has replaced January 2nd as the day day single people are most likely to sign up for an online dating app. With the majority of the nation off work for the bank holiday, it seems the desire for romance is heightened by the fresh start that a new year promises. That, coupled with easier technology - meeting someone with a few swipes on your phone from the comfort of your sofa - has led to an unprecedented surge of interest in dating apps such as Tinder, Match and Happn.