Boxing Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 419 days until Boxing Day 2027 in New Zealand — Sunday, December 26, 2027.
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About Boxing Day 2027
Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday, December 26. Because that is a Sunday, the substitute day is Tuesday, December 28, and that is the day offices close. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, December 27 off for a four-day weekend.
Boxing Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand on December 26, the second day of the Christmas break. When it falls on a weekend the paid day off is Mondayised, shifting to the next available weekday for workers who do not normally work weekends.
Boxing Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 28 |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Tue, Dec 28 |
Other holidays in December 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Observed
- Tuesday, December 28, 2027
- Date rule
- December 26 every year
- Legal status
- Nationwide public holiday in New Zealand
- Mondayised
- Yes. A Saturday date is observed on Monday December 28; a Sunday date on Tuesday December 28
- Name origin
- Boxes of money and goods given to servants and the poor the day after Christmas
- Also known as
- St Stephen's Day, from the saint's feast on December 26
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2027?
Boxing Day 2027 is on Sunday, December 26, 2027. Because that is a Sunday, it is observed on Tuesday, December 28, 2027.
Is Boxing Day a day off in 2027?
Boxing Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Boxing Day 2027?
There are 419 days until Boxing Day 2027 (December 26, 2027) as of today.