Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, 2027
Weekday
Sunday
Week
51
Day of year
360
Country
🇬🇧 GB
GBP
About this holiday
Boxing Day on 26 December is a public holiday in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. Its name likely refers to the historical custom of giving Christmas 'boxes' of gifts or money to tradespeople and the poor. Today it is associated with sport, family outings and post-Christmas shopping.
Boxing Day · 2025–2030
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