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📅 Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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What is Boxing Day?

A holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, originating in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.

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About Boxing Day

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th, the day after Christmas Day, and is recognized in many countries, particularly those within the Commonwealth. This holiday has its origins in the United Kingdom, where it was traditionally a day for giving gifts to those in service, such as tradespeople and servants, as a token of appreciation for their work throughout the year.

Historically, Boxing Day was a time when the wealthy would box up gifts and food to distribute to the less fortunate. Over time, it has evolved into a day associated with shopping, sporting events, and family gatherings. In modern times, many people take advantage of post-Christmas sales, making it one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

In addition to shopping, Boxing Day is known for various sporting events, including football matches and horse racing, particularly in the UK. It is also a day for family and friends to come together, often enjoying leftovers from Christmas Day feasts. The significance of Boxing Day varies by region, but it remains a day of relaxation and enjoyment following the festive celebrations of Christmas.

Boxing Day is not just limited to the UK; it is celebrated in several countries around the world, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, each with its own unique traditions and customs associated with the holiday.

Key facts

First held: 1830s
Observed in: Commonwealth countries
Frequency: Annual

Frequently asked questions about Boxing Day.

Boxing Day is on December 26, 2026.

It is named for the tradition of giving boxes of gifts to service workers.

Yes, in many countries, Boxing Day is a public holiday.

Shopping, sports events, and family gatherings are common activities.

Yes, it is celebrated in various Commonwealth nations with different customs.

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Boxing Day start times in other key cities:

Abiyán Sat 00:00:00
Addis Abeba Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad Sat 00:00:00
Alejandría Sat 00:00:00
Ankara Sat 00:00:00
Bagdad Sat 00:00:00
Bangalore Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok Sat 00:00:00
Bogotá Sat 00:00:00
Bombay Sat 00:00:00
Cantón Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de México Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad del Cabo Sat 00:00:00
Daca Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam Sat 00:00:00
El Cairo Sat 00:00:00
Estambul Sat 00:00:00
Hanoi Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong Sat 00:00:00
Jartum Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburgo Sat 00:00:00
Kano Sat 00:00:00
Karachi Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa Sat 00:00:00
Lagos Sat 00:00:00
Lahore Sat 00:00:00
Lima Sat 00:00:00
Londres Sat 00:00:00
Luanda Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne Sat 00:00:00
Moscú Sat 00:00:00
Nueva Delhi Sat 00:00:00
Nueva York Sat 00:00:00
Pekín Sat 00:00:00
Riad Sat 00:00:00
Río de Janeiro Sat 00:00:00
San Pablo Sat 00:00:00
San Petersburgo Sat 00:00:00
Santiago Sat 00:00:00
Seúl Sat 00:00:00
Shanghái Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen Sat 00:00:00
Singapur Sat 00:00:00
Sídney Sat 00:00:00
Teherán Sat 00:00:00
Tokio Sat 00:00:00
Yakarta Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
Abiyán	Sat 00:00:00
Addis Abeba	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alejandría	Sat 00:00:00
Ankara	Sat 00:00:00
Bagdad	Sat 00:00:00
Bangalore	Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 00:00:00
Bogotá	Sat 00:00:00
Bombay	Sat 00:00:00
Cantón	Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad de México	Sat 00:00:00
Ciudad del Cabo	Sat 00:00:00
Daca	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
El Cairo	Sat 00:00:00
Estambul	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoi	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Jartum	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburgo	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
Londres	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Moscú	Sat 00:00:00
Nueva Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Nueva York	Sat 00:00:00
Pekín	Sat 00:00:00
Riad	Sat 00:00:00
Río de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
San Pablo	Sat 00:00:00
San Petersburgo	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Seúl	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghái	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapur	Sat 00:00:00
Sídney	Sat 00:00:00
Teherán	Sat 00:00:00
Tokio	Sat 00:00:00
Yakarta	Sat 00:00:00

Boxing Day start times in different countries:

🇩🇪 Alemania Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Argelia Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 España Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italia Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 México Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇪 Alemania	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Argelia	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brasil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egipto	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 España	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Etiopía	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Filipinas	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 Francia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Irán	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italia	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japón	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenia	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 México	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistán	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Reino Unido	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Rusia	Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 Sudáfrica	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Tailandia	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00

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