Boxing Day
How many days until Boxing Day 2026?
The timer above counts down to Saturday, December 26, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. 26 December is a public holiday across the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the start of the winter sales.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Boxing Day 2027 without anything needing to change.
Boxing Day 2026 at a glance
| Date | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Days remaining | 80 |
| Weeks remaining | 11 weeks, 3 days |
| Months remaining | 2 months, 19 days |
| Weekends to go | 12 |
| Fridays to go | 12 |
| Sleeps | 80 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 57 |
| Hours remaining | 1,920 |
| Last time | Friday, December 26, 2025 (285 days ago) |
| Next year | Sunday, December 26, 2027 |
When is Boxing Day in future years?
Boxing Day always falls on December 26. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing Day 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | 80 |
| Boxing Day 2027 | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | 445 |
| Boxing Day 2028 | Dec 26, 2028 | Tuesday | 811 |
| Boxing Day 2029 | Dec 26, 2029 | Wednesday | 1,176 |
| Boxing Day 2030 | Dec 26, 2030 | Thursday | 1,541 |
| Boxing Day 2031 | Dec 26, 2031 | Friday | 1,906 |
Boxing Day 2026 questions
What day does Boxing Day fall on in 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday — Saturday, December 26, 2026.
How many weeks until Boxing Day?
There are about 11 weeks and 3 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Boxing Day?
Roughly 1,920 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Boxing Day?
12 weekends and 12 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Boxing Day itself. That is 57 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Boxing Day?
80 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Saturday, December 26, 2026.
How long ago was Boxing Day 2025?
Boxing Day 2025 was on Friday, December 26, 2025, 285 days ago.
When is Boxing Day in 2027?
Boxing Day lands on Sunday, December 26, 2027.
How many months until Boxing Day?
About 3 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Boxing Day always on the same date?
Boxing Day always falls on December 26. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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