When Is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Updated
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Boxing Day dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Thursday | |
| 2031 | Friday | |
| 2032 | Sunday | |
| 2033 | Monday | |
| 2034 | Tuesday | |
| 2035 | Wednesday |
How the date is set
Boxing Day is December 26 every year.
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day. It is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries, and is not observed in the United States.
Good to know
- When December 26 falls on a weekend, the public holiday moves to the next weekday in the countries that observe it.
- December 26 is also St. Stephen's Day.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Boxing Day in 2026?
Saturday. Boxing Day 2026 falls on December 26, 2026.
How many days until Boxing Day?
74 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Boxing Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Boxing Day is December 26 every year.
When is Boxing Day in 2027?
Sunday, December 26, 2027.
Is Boxing Day a federal holiday?
No. Boxing Day is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.