How many days until Boxing Day 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 56 days until Boxing Day 2026, on Saturday 26 December 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Saturday 26 December 2026.
- Observed in: United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
- How the date is set: Boxing Day is always 26 December, the day after Christmas Day.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Boxing Day 2026, on Saturday 26 December 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 56 days, or 8 weeks
- 40 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Saturday
When are the next dates for Boxing Day?
Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday 26 December 2026, and Boxing Day 2027 is on Sunday 26 December 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 26 December 2026 | 56 |
| 2027 | Sunday 26 December 2027 | 421 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 26 December 2028 | 787 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 26 December 2029 | 1152 |
| 2030 | Thursday 26 December 2030 | 1517 |
How is the date of Boxing Day set?
Boxing Day is always 26 December, the day after Christmas Day.
Boxing Day is a bank holiday in the UK, and a public holiday in Canada, Australia and New Zealand among other countries.
When 26 December falls on a weekend, a substitute bank holiday is given on a following weekday in the UK.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Boxing Day 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 56 days until Boxing Day 2026, on Saturday 26 December 2026. That is 8 weeks, with 40 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Boxing Day 2026?
- Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday 26 December 2026. Boxing Day is always 26 December, the day after Christmas Day.
- When is Boxing Day in 2027?
- Boxing Day 2027 falls on Sunday 26 December 2027.
- Is Boxing Day always on the same date?
- Yes. Boxing Day is always 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.