About Boxing Day
Boxing Day on December 26 is a public holiday in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is known for big post-Christmas sales and a full day of sport. When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the next weekday.
Boxing Day is on December 26 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Saturday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 52 of the year.
How long until Boxing Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 83 days until Boxing Day 2026. That works out to 11 weeks and 6 days, or about 2 months and 22 days.
If you only count working days, there are 60 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 12 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 83 sleeps, and in hours that is about 1,992.
Boxing Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | 83 days |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday | 448 days |
| 2028 | December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | 814 days |
| 2029 | December 26, 2029 | Wednesday | 1,179 days |
| 2030 | December 26, 2030 | Thursday | 1,544 days |
| 2031 | December 26, 2031 | Friday | 1,909 days |
| 2032 | December 26, 2032 | Sunday | 2,275 days |
| 2033 | December 26, 2033 | Monday | 2,640 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
What day of the week is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Boxing Day?
There are 83 days until Boxing Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is 11 weeks and 6 days away, or 11.9 weeks.
How many weekends until Boxing Day?
There are 12 weekends between now and Boxing Day.
How many business days until Boxing Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 60 business days until Boxing Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Boxing Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Boxing Day is on December 26 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Boxing Day 2027?
Boxing Day 2027 is expected on Sunday, December 26, 2027, 448 days from today.