Boxing Day 2025
Boxing Day 2025 fell on Friday 26 December.
Boxing Day 2025 at a glance
- Date
- Friday, 26 December 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 360 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Boxing Day falls on a Friday in 2025. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Boxing Day in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Boxing Day is on 26 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2024 it was a Thursday, in 2025 a Friday and in 2026 a Saturday.
Boxing Day and the school holidays
Boxing Day 2025 falls in the Christmas holidays in 36 of the 40 areas.
Boxing Day in other countries
This is how Boxing Day 2025 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Friday 26 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stephanstag | Friday 26 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede kerstdag | Friday 26 December | No |
| Denmark | Anden juledag | Friday 26 December | Yes |
| France | Saint-Étienne | Friday 26 December | In part of the country |
| Germany | 2. Weihnachtstag | Friday 26 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede kerstdag | Friday 26 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag jul | Friday 26 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Stephanstag | Friday 26 December | In part of the country |
| United States | Boxing Day | Friday 26 December | No |
Other holidays in 2025
- Christmas EveWednesday, 24 December 2025
- Christmas DayThursday, 25 December 2025
- New Year's EveWednesday, 31 December 2025
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2025?
In 2025, Boxing Day fell on Friday 26 December, in week 52.
Is Boxing Day 2025 a day off?
Yes, Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.