Boxing Day 2028
Boxing Day 2028 falls on Tuesday 26 December.
Boxing Day 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Tuesday, 26 December 2028
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 361 of 366
- 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 Tuesday in 2028. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Saturday 23 December to Tuesday 26 December. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Boxing Day in 2027, 2028 and 2029
Boxing Day is on 26 December every year; only the weekday changes. In 2027 it was a Sunday, in 2028 a Tuesday and in 2029 a Wednesday.
Boxing Day and the school holidays
Boxing Day 2028 falls in the Christmas holidays in 29 of the 31 areas.
Boxing Day in other countries
This is how Boxing Day 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Tuesday 26 December.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stephanstag | Tuesday 26 December | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede kerstdag | Tuesday 26 December | No |
| Denmark | Anden juledag | Tuesday 26 December | Yes |
| France | Saint-Étienne | Tuesday 26 December | In part of the country |
| Germany | 2. Weihnachtstag | Tuesday 26 December | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede kerstdag | Tuesday 26 December | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag jul | Tuesday 26 December | Yes |
| Switzerland | Stephanstag | Tuesday 26 December | In part of the country |
| United States | Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December | No |
Other holidays in 2028
- Christmas EveSunday, 24 December 2028
- Christmas DayMonday, 25 December 2028
- New Year's EveSunday, 31 December 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2028?
In 2028, Boxing Day falls on Tuesday 26 December, in week 52.
Is Boxing Day 2028 a day off?
Yes, Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom.