When is Boxing Day?
122 days away
Boxing Day falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026. It is 122 days away.
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Canada on December 26. Federal workplaces and most provinces observe it.
The day after Christmas is a statutory holiday for shopping, sport and family visits in much of Canada.
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Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Canada?
Yes federally and in most provinces. It is the day after Christmas Day.
What day is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is always December 26.
How this page treats the date
This page publishes December 26. Substitute weekdays when the 26th falls on a weekend are employment rules, not a second published date here.
Boxing Day dates, 2021–2031
| Year | Weekday | Date | Observed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sunday | December 26, 2021 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2022 | Monday | December 26, 2022 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2023 | Tuesday | December 26, 2023 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2024 | Thursday | December 26, 2024 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2025 | Friday | December 26, 2025 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2026 | Saturday | December 26, 2026 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2027 | Sunday | December 26, 2027 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2028 | Tuesday | December 26, 2028 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2029 | Wednesday | December 26, 2029 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2030 | Thursday | December 26, 2030 | — | Federal Holiday |
| 2031 | Friday | December 26, 2031 | — | Federal Holiday |
Every date above is calculated from the rule — december 26 every year — rather than transcribed year by year, which removes the commonest source of error on calendar sites.
Legal basis and sources
Boxing Day is a statutory holiday under Canadian federal labour standards. Canada Revenue Agency — Public holidays
- Canada Revenue Agency — Public holidays — verified August 26, 2026
- Government of Canada — Statutory holidays — verified August 26, 2026