Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday 26 December. The day off is on Monday 28 December.
Boxing Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Saturday, 26 December 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 360 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
- Observed on
- Monday, 28 December 2026
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 Saturday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Boxing Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Boxing Day is on 26 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Friday, in 2026 a Saturday and in 2027 a Sunday.
Boxing Day and the school holidays
Boxing Day 2026 falls in the Christmas holidays in 181 of the 188 areas.
Boxing Day in other countries
This is how Boxing Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Saturday 26 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stephanstag | Saturday 26 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede kerstdag | Saturday 26 December | No |
| Denmark | Anden juledag | Saturday 26 December | Yes |
| France | Saint-Étienne | Saturday 26 December | In part of the country |
| Germany | 2. Weihnachtstag | Saturday 26 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede kerstdag | Saturday 26 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag jul | Saturday 26 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Stephanstag | Saturday 26 December | In part of the country |
| United States | Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, 24 December 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, 31 December 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2026?
In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, in week 52.
Is Boxing Day 2026 a day off?
Yes, Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom. Because Boxing Day falls on a weekend in 2026, the day off is on Monday 28 December.