Boxing Day 2026 in the United Kingdom
There are 54 days until Boxing Day 2026 in the United Kingdom — Saturday, December 26, 2026.
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About Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, December 28, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, December 26.
Boxing Day, December 26, is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom — an official day off for banks, offices and schools. Named for the Christmas boxes once given to servants and tradespeople, it is now known for major retail sales and a full slate of Premier League soccer.
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 |
Holidays after Boxing Day 2026
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 2nd January 2027 (Saturday)
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Observed
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- Date rule
- December 26; substitute weekday if it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Bank holiday across the UK
- Holiday since
- 1871 (England, Wales, Ireland); 1974 in Scotland
- Name origin
- Christmas boxes of gifts and tips given to servants and tradespeople
- Also called
- St Stephen's Day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day in 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, December 28, 2026.
Is Boxing Day a day off in 2026?
Boxing Day is a bank holiday across the United Kingdom, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Boxing Day 2026?
There are 54 days until Boxing Day 2026 (December 26, 2026) as of today.