Boxing Day (substitute day) 2026 is on Monday, 28 December 2026.
Worked out from a cited rule; the rule and its source are listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- Public holiday
- Date
- Monday, 28 December 2026
- In place of
- Boxing Day
- Long weekend
- Yes, next to the weekend
- Source
- GOV.UK: UK bank holidays
Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.
What it is
The weekday bank holiday taken when Boxing Day falls on a weekend.
Past and coming years
- 2026Monday, 28 December 2026
- 2027Tuesday, 28 December 2027
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Monday, 28 December 2026 | United Kingdom: UK bank holidays and recurring dates |
| 2027 | |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | United Kingdom: UK bank holidays and recurring dates |
Questions
When is Boxing Day (substitute day) 2027?
Boxing Day (substitute day) 2027 is on Tuesday, 28 December 2027.
Is the Boxing Day (substitute day) 2026 date confirmed?
Calculated. Worked out from a cited rule; the rule and its source are listed below.
What else falls on Monday, 28 December 2026?
Panchami, Shaheedi Divas of the Chhote Sahibzade and Mata Gujri.
Where does the Boxing Day (substitute day) date come from?
One named source: UK bank holidays and recurring dates. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add Boxing Day (substitute day) to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
Also on this day
Sources
UK bank holidays and recurring dates 2026–2028
- GOV.UK: UK bank holidays · last verified 15 September 2026
- Church of England: Lent (Common Worship) · last verified 15 September 2026
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