Boxing Day
07
WEEKS
05
DAYS
20
HOURS
28
MINUTES
Public holiday
Boxing Day Countdown 2026
Saturday, December 26, 2026
The astronomy of the season
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2026, 5 days before Boxing Day
At the solstice the sun reaches the far edge of its yearly path and the light begins to turn. Traditions the world over have gathered around this pivot for millennia.
Common questions
When is Boxing Day 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
How many days until Boxing Day?
Boxing Day 2026 is 7 weeks, 5 days, and 20 hours away.
Boxing Day in coming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 26 | Sunday |
| 2028 | December 26 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 26 | Wednesday |