Public holiday
Boxing Day 2026
Saturday, December 26, 2026
★ Statutory in 1 of 13 provinces & territories
What it is
December 26, with roots in the British tradition of giving boxes of gifts to servants and tradespeople.
How it's observed
Major retail sales, sports, and family visits.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday?
Boxing Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario and federally regulated workplaces. It is optional in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ★ Statutory | Mon, Dec 28observed |
| British Columbia | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Alberta | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Saskatchewan | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Manitoba | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Quebec | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| New Brunswick | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Nova Scotia | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Prince Edward Island | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Yukon | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Northwest Territories | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Nunavut | ◆ Optional | Sat, Dec 26 |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ★ Statutory | Mon, Dec 28observed |
Common greetings
Happy Boxing Day!
In the workplace
- Boxing Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario and for federally regulated workers, but not in most other provinces.