Boxing Day 2027 in the United Kingdom
There are 419 days until Boxing Day 2027 in the United Kingdom — 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, 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 |
Other holidays in December 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, December 26, 2027
- Observed
- Tuesday, December 28, 2027
- 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 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 bank holiday across the United Kingdom, 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.