Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026, so the UK bank holiday is on Monday, December 28, 2026.
Days and sleeps left
Boxing Day dates
Year
Boxing Day (December 26)
UK bank holiday
2026
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Monday, December 28, 2026
2027
Sunday, December 26, 2027
Tuesday, December 28, 2027
2028
Tuesday, December 26, 2028
Same day
2029
Wednesday, December 26, 2029
Same day
2030
Thursday, December 26, 2030
Same day
How the date works
Boxing Day is always December 26, the day after Christmas, so the weekday changes every year.
In the UK, when Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the bank holiday is moved to a weekday. A Saturday Boxing Day moves to Monday the 28th. A Sunday Boxing Day moves to Tuesday the 28th, because Christmas Day’s substitute takes Monday the 27th.
Boxing Day is also a public holiday in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and several other Commonwealth countries. Rules for weekends differ by country and region.
It is a major day for sales and for Premier League and Football League matches in England.
FAQ
What day is Boxing Day in 2026?
Saturday, December 26, 2026. The UK bank holiday is Monday, December 28.
What day is Boxing Day in 2027?
Sunday, December 26, 2027. The UK bank holiday is Tuesday, December 28.
What day is Boxing Day in 2028?
Tuesday, December 26, 2028.
What day is Boxing Day in 2029?
Wednesday, December 26, 2029.
Is Boxing Day always December 26?
Yes, the date is fixed. Only the weekday and the substitute bank holiday change.