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When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Saturday, December 26, 2026 and the last is Monday, December 28, 2026, across 43 countries.
December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia.
Also listed as Day off for Boxing Day and Boxing Day Observed.
See December 26 on the world mapBoxing Day 2026 by country
Questions about Boxing Day
- When is Boxing Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on December 26 and December 28. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Boxing Day?
- Boxing Day is marked in 43 countries: Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus, Estonia and Fiji, and 31 more.
- Is Boxing Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus and Estonia and 30 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Christmas Day January 5
- December Solstice December 21
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- New Year's Eve December 31
- Father's Day January 4
- Christmas Eve January 5
- St. Stephen's Day December 26
- Constitution Day January 7
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Family Day February 16
- Second Day of Christmas December 26