Boxing Day

Name: Boxing Day (Guernsey)
Start: 2026-12-26
End: 2026-12-26
Location: Guernsey

Nationwide public holiday in Guernsey

Next Boxing Day

Saturday, 26 December 2026

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	26 December	Saturday	Nationwide
2026	28 December	Monday	Boxing Day (substitute day) Observed day off for Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec)
2027	26 December	Sunday	Nationwide
2027	28 December	Tuesday	Boxing Day (substitute day) Observed day off for Boxing Day (Sun 26 Dec)

Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.

Where it applies

Everywhere in Guernsey.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Fri 25 Dec – Mon 28 Dec is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

About Boxing Day

Boxing Day falls on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day, and is a public holiday in a number of countries. Its name is commonly traced to the old custom of giving gifts or money, known as Christmas boxes, to servants, tradespeople and others who had provided services during the year. The same date is also the feast of Saint Stephen in many Christian churches.

Traditions

The day is generally a continuation of the Christmas holiday, spent visiting relatives and friends, eating leftovers from the Christmas meal and relaxing. In some countries it is associated with sporting fixtures and with post-Christmas sales.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

Coming up next in Guernsey

New Year's Day

Friday, 1 January 2027