Boxing Day 2026 — United Kingdom
28 December 2026 · Monday
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- Applies in:
- UK-wide
Substitute day: 26 December 2026 is a Saturday, so the bank holiday is the following Monday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday | 26 December 2025 | Movable |
| 2026 | Monday | 28 December 2026 | Movable |
| 2027 | Tuesday | 28 December 2027 | Movable |
| 2028 | Tuesday | 26 December 2028 | Movable |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Boxing Day 2026?
- In 2026, Boxing Day falls on 28 December 2026 (Monday).
- Does the date of Boxing Day change each year?
- No. Boxing Day falls on the same date every year.
- Is Boxing Day a substitute bank holiday?
- When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is moved to the next weekday — a "substitute" bank holiday — so people don't lose the day. That is why the bank holiday date can shift from one year to the next.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026