Days Until Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day — Saturday 26 December 2026
97 days to go
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 2026?
The live countdown above shows exactly how many days remain until 26 December 2026.