Boxing Day 2027
Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December. The day off is on Tuesday 28 December.
Boxing Day 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 26 December 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 51
- Day of the year
- Day 360 of 365
- Day off
- Yes, nationwide
- Observed on
- Tuesday, 28 December 2027
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 Sunday in 2027. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Boxing Day in 2026, 2027 and 2028
Boxing Day is on 26 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Saturday, in 2027 a Sunday and in 2028 a Tuesday.
Boxing Day and the school holidays
Boxing Day 2027 falls in the Christmas holidays in 157 of the 162 areas.
Boxing Day in other countries
This is how Boxing Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 26 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stephanstag | Sunday 26 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede kerstdag | Sunday 26 December | No |
| Denmark | Anden juledag | Sunday 26 December | Yes |
| France | Saint-Étienne | Sunday 26 December | In part of the country |
| Germany | 2. Weihnachtstag | Sunday 26 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede kerstdag | Sunday 26 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag jul | Sunday 26 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Stephanstag | Sunday 26 December | In part of the country |
| United States | Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Christmas EveFriday, 24 December 2027
- Christmas DaySaturday, 25 December 2027
- New Year's EveFriday, 31 December 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2027?
In 2027, Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 December, in week 51.
Is Boxing Day 2027 a day off?
Yes, Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom. Because Boxing Day falls on a weekend in 2027, the day off is on Tuesday 28 December.