How Many Days Until Boxing Day?
When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas.
Boxing Day is a public holiday in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries. It began as a day for giving gifts to workers and is now known for big post-Christmas sales and sports fixtures.
Boxing Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | December 26, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 26, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | December 26, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | December 26, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | December 26, 2032 | Sunday |
Why it's called Boxing Day
The most common explanation is the Christmas box: money or gifts given to servants, tradespeople and the poor on the day after Christmas. It's also the feast of Saint Stephen, which is what the day is called in Ireland.
Boxing Day is a big day for sport, with a full program of English football matches and the start of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, one of cricket's best-attended matches.
Planning time off around Boxing Day
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday. Many countries move a public holiday that lands on a weekend to the nearest weekday, often the Friday before, so check your official holiday list before booking leave.
Boxing Day 2027 falls on a Sunday. Many countries move a public holiday that lands on a weekend to the nearest weekday, often the Monday after, so check your official holiday list before booking leave.
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