Boxing Day in Canada - December 26th Public Holiday

The day after Christmas, December 26th, is a public (or, statutory) holiday called Boxing Day across Canada.

Boxing Day like the day after Thanksgiving in the States is THE big shopping day in Canada and so stores, malls and most retailers are open. Some restaurants stay open to feed hungry shoppers.

What Does Boxing Day Mean for Visitors?

Banks, schools, government offices are closed.

Stores, malls and retailers are packed.

Call ahead to restaurants or tourist attractions to confirm holiday hours.

Public transportation runs on holiday schedule.

Boxing Day Dates

2007: Wed, Dec 26, 2007
2008: Fri, Dec 26, 2008
2009: Sat, Dec 26, 2009
2010: Sun, Dec 26, 2010
2011: Mon, Dec 26, 2011
2012: Wed, Dec 26, 2012
2013: Thurs, Dec 26, 2013
2014: Fri, Dec 26, 2014
2015: Sat, Dec 26, 2015