Boxing Day 2027 date
Boxing Day 2027 is on Sunday, December 26, 2027. Boxing Day is December 26. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 440 days, or 62.9 weeks, or roughly 14.5 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
Boxing Day dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when Boxing Day falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | December 26 | Sunday | 440 |
| 2028 | December 26 | Tuesday | 806 |
| 2029 | December 26 | Wednesday | 1,171 |
| 2030 | December 26 | Thursday | 1,536 |
| 2031 | December 26 | Friday | 1,901 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Sunday; in 2028 it's a Tuesday.
Is Boxing Day 2027 a long weekend?
It's on a weekend in 2027, so check whether your employer gives an observed day off on the nearest Friday or Monday.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Christmas Eve is Fri, Dec 24 (2 days before); Christmas Day is Sat, Dec 25 (1 days before); Kwanzaa is Sun, Dec 26 (0 days after); New Year's Eve is Fri, Dec 31 (5 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Saturday, December 26, 2026; in 2027 it's Sunday, December 26, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main Boxing Day countdown, or check how many weeks until Boxing Day.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Boxing Day 2027?
Sunday, December 26, 2027.
When is Boxing Day 2028?
Tuesday, December 26, 2028.