Days Until Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day — Saturday 26 December 2026
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About Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday 26 December. Because it falls on a weekend, the substitute bank holiday is Monday 28 December 2026 — so most workers will have an extra day off on that Monday. Boxing Day is a public holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Boxing Day in the UK
Boxing Day is a traditional British public holiday on 26 December. Its origins are debated — one explanation links it to the practice of giving gift boxes to servants and tradespeople on the day after Christmas; another connects it to church alms boxes. Today, Boxing Day is associated with family gatherings, sporting events (especially Premier League football), and major retail sales. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday (as in 2026), the substitute bank holiday moves to Monday 28 December. Christmas Day (25 December 2026) also falls on a Friday that year.
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday 26 December 2026. Because it falls on a Saturday, the substitute bank holiday is Monday 28 December 2026.
Is Boxing Day a UK bank holiday?
Yes. Boxing Day (26 December) is a public holiday across the whole of the UK. When it falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday bank holiday is given.
What is the substitute bank holiday for Boxing Day 2026?
Because Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, the substitute bank holiday is Monday 28 December 2026.
How many days until Boxing Day?
The live countdown above shows exactly how many days remain until Boxing Day, using the date shown at the top of the page.