Days Until Boxing Day
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday. Here's exactly how much time is left.
About this date
Boxing Day is observed on December 26 each year in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries, the day right after Christmas. It began as a day for giving boxed gifts to servants and tradespeople, and today it's best known as a public holiday built around family time, leftovers, and major post-Christmas sales. This page always counts down to the next upcoming Boxing Day — bookmark it and it stays accurate year after year.
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Frequently asked questions
What date is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is always December 26, the day immediately after Christmas Day.
Where is Boxing Day observed?
It's a public holiday in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most other Commonwealth countries. It isn't a recognized holiday in the United States.
Why is it called Boxing Day?
The most widely cited origin is that it was traditionally the day employers gave a "Christmas box" — a gift or bonus — to servants, tradespeople and the poor, the day after they'd worked through Christmas itself.