Boxing Day (substitute day)
Monday, December 28, 2026
Weekday
Monday
Week
53
Day of year
362
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 (substitute day) · 2025–2030
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