How many days until Boxing Day?
Boxing Day
There are 84 days until Boxing Day 2026. It falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
It’s Boxing Day today! It falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
That’s exactly 12 weeks, or about 2,016 hours.
When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is on December 26 every year. It’s observed in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Ireland calls it St. Stephen’s Day.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Thursday |
About Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and a public holiday in many Commonwealth countries. The name is often linked to the old custom of giving boxes of gifts or money to servants and tradespeople.
Today it’s known for sports, family get-togethers, leftovers and big sales. In Australia, the Boxing Day Test cricket match in Melbourne and the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race are fixtures of the day.
Make the wait part of the fun
- Make a short list of what you actually want from the sales, so you can shop with a plan.
- Book tickets early if you want to see a match or a race.
- Plan an easy day: a long walk, a board game and Christmas leftovers.
Boxing Day countdown FAQ
How many weeks until Boxing Day?
It’s exactly 12 weeks until Boxing Day on December 26, 2026.
What day of the week is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday.
When is Boxing Day 2027?
Boxing Day 2027 is on Sunday, December 26, 2027.
