About the Boxing Day countdown
The counter above ticks down live to Boxing Day, December 26, in your own time zone. It's a public holiday across the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, famous for sales and post-Christmas relaxation.
- Boxing Day is a public holiday the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- It's traditionally one of the biggest retail sale days of the year in the UK
- The name likely comes from 'Christmas boxes' once given to servants and tradespeople
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Boxing Day?
The live counter above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left until December 26, updating every second in your local time zone.
Is Boxing Day celebrated in the US?
No — it's not a US holiday, but it's widely observed in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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