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Boxing Day falls on December 26 every year
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When exactly is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day, on December 26, is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and much of the Commonwealth. It is not observed in the United States.
The name has nothing to do with the sport: it comes from the boxes of money and gifts that employers and households traditionally gave to servants and tradespeople the day after Christmas. Today it is known for sport — Premier League football, cricket’s Boxing Day Test in Melbourne — and for the start of the winter sales.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day falls on December 26 every year.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday everywhere?
No. It is a statutory holiday across the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and much of the Commonwealth, but not in the United States, where December 26 is an ordinary working day. When it falls on a weekend, most countries move the day off to the following Monday or Tuesday.