Time until Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
How long until Boxing Day?
There are 116 days until Boxing Day — about 16.6 weeks, or 3.8 months. It falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Boxing Day falls on December 26, 2026. The clock above counts down to that moment in your own time zone, second by second.
Boxing Day is 26 December, the day after Christmas. In the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand it's a public holiday known for the Boxing Day sales and, in the UK, a full day of football fixtures; elsewhere it's a quieter day for leftovers and family time. The countdown above runs in your own time zone and rolls forward to the next one automatically.
About the Boxing Day countdown
This page shows a live countdown to Boxing Day in your local time zone, updated every second. Because it's an annual event, the countdown automatically rolls forward to the next year the moment it passes. Pin this tab, share the link, or drop it on a classroom or family screen — the numbers keep ticking without any sign-up, downloads, or ads getting in the way.
Boxing Day at a glance
| Date | December 26, 2026 |
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Days away | 116 |
| Weeks away | 16.6 |
| Hours away | 2776 |
| Falls on | 26 December, every year |
| Public holiday in | UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Sales start | Midnight on the 26th (online) |
Boxing Day dates for the next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | December 26, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 26, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | December 26, 2030 | Thursday |
Countdown recalculated live · page last updated September 1, 2026
What to do with the time until Boxing Day
Plan the sales before midnight
Most retailers open their Boxing Day sales online at midnight on the 26th. Building the list the day before — and knowing the prices — turns a frenzy into a quick checkout.
Schedule the leftovers
The 26th is the classic leftovers day. A rough meal plan and reheating timers mean the roast gets used up instead of dreaded.
Time the football
In the UK, Boxing Day is a full day of fixtures. A countdown to kickoff keeps the day's schedule on track around family plans.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boxing Day always 26 December?
Yes. Boxing Day is fixed to 26 December, and it's a public holiday in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
When do the Boxing Day sales start?
Most retailers open online at midnight on the 26th. The countdown above hits zero at that moment in your own time zone.