Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26.
Not an official day off
Boxing Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Week number
- Week 52
- Day of the year
- Day 360 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
Boxing Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Boxing Day is on December 26 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 winter break in 27 of the 28 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, December 26.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Stephanstag | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede kerstdag | Saturday, December 26 | No |
| Denmark | Anden juledag | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
| France | Saint-Étienne | Saturday, December 26 | In part of the country |
| Germany | 2. Weihnachtstag | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede kerstdag | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag jul | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
| Switzerland | Stephanstag | Saturday, December 26 | In part of the country |
| United Kingdom | Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | Yes |
Other holidays in 2026
- Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2026?
In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday, December 26, in week 52.
Is Boxing Day 2026 a day off?
No, Boxing Day is not a public holiday in the United States.