When is Boxing Day 2026 in Canada?
Boxing Day in Canada 2026 is Saturday, December 26, 2026, December 26.
Boxing Day 2026
Boxing Day is on December 26 every year, so the date is fixed and the weekday changes. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
It is a statutory holiday in several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, and for federally regulated workplaces, though coverage differs elsewhere. Retailers treat the 26th and the days around it as one of the busiest shopping stretches after Christmas.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Print December 2026 on Letter or A4.
This page shows the next Boxing Day. After Saturday, December 26, 2026 it moves to 2027.
Boxing Day dates, 2026 to 2030
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 26 | Sunday |
| 2028 | December 26 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 26 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | December 26 | Thursday |
How the date is calculated
Boxing Day is on December 26 every year, so only the weekday changes. In 2026 that is a Saturday.
Every date on the Canada holidays list is worked out the same way.
From servants' boxes to Boxing Week
The name is usually traced to the Christmas boxes of gifts or tips given to servants and tradespeople the day after Christmas. In Canada the day kept the Commonwealth date and grew into a commercial Boxing Week that can run past the 26th.
Plan around Boxing Day
- Mark December 25 and 26 together so the two-day Christmas close is clear.
- Confirm whether your province grants Boxing Day as a paid statutory holiday.
- If you work in retail or shipping, set staffing for Boxing Week early.
Nearby holidays
FAQ
What date is Boxing Day in 2026?
Boxing Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
How is Boxing Day calculated?
Boxing Day is on December 26 every year, so only the weekday changes. In 2026 that is a Saturday.
Which printable calendar should I use for Boxing Day 2026?
Print the December 2026 calendar and mark Boxing Day by hand. The other Canadian dates are on the Canada holidays page.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. Once Boxing Day 2026 has passed, this page shows the next date.
Is Boxing Day a holiday everywhere in Canada in 2026?
December 26 is widely observed and is statutory in several provinces and for many federally regulated employees, but provincial coverage is not universal. Verify your jurisdiction for 2026.
Is Canadian Boxing Day the same as the US day after Christmas?
The date is the same, December 26, but the US does not treat it as a federal holiday.