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Boxing Day is 26 December, a public holiday in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries. The next Boxing Day is Saturday, December 26, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
How this is calculated
The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of Boxing Day in the selected time zone —always 26 December. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The date follows the United Kingdom and Commonwealth rule. Other countries may observe Boxing Day on a different day.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When Boxing Day passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for Boxing Day
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, December 26, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, December 26, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, December 26, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, December 26, 2030 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Boxing Day in 2026?
Saturday, December 26, 2026. Always 26 December.
When is Boxing Day in 2027?
Sunday, December 26, 2027.
How is the date of Boxing Day determined?
Always 26 December. This follows the United Kingdom and Commonwealth rule.
What time does the countdown to Boxing Day end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to Boxing Day somewhere else.
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