🎉 Holidays · every year
When is Boxing Day?
Saturday, 26 December 2026
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, 26 December 2026 — that's 126 days from today.
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Happening now
Boxing Day is a UK bank holiday, traditionally the start of the winter sales and a full fixture list in football.
How the date is worked out
Always 26 December. If it lands on a weekend, the substitute bank holiday moves to the next working day.
Boxing Day dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 December | Thursday | 20 months ago |
| 2025 | 26 December | Friday | 8 months ago |
| 2026 | 26 December | Saturday | in 4 months |
| 2027 | 26 December | Sunday | in 16 months |
| 2028 | 26 December | Tuesday | in 2 years |
| 2029 | 26 December | Wednesday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 26 December | Thursday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 26 December | Friday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until Boxing Day?
126 days — Saturday, 26 December 2026.
Which day of the week does Boxing Day fall on in 2026?
Saturday.
Is Boxing Day always on the same date?
Always 26 December. If it lands on a weekend, the substitute bank holiday moves to the next working day.
When is Boxing Day in 2027?
Sunday, 26 December 2027.
When was Boxing Day in 2025?
Friday, 26 December 2025 — 8 months ago.