Boxing Day 2026 — Ontario, Canada
December 26, 2026 · Saturday
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What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day on 26 December is a federal general holiday and a provincial statutory holiday in Ontario. Alberta lists it as an optional general holiday rather than a required statutory holiday.
The provincial scope is therefore Ontario only. The federal flag covers federally regulated employees and should not be expanded to every provincially regulated workplace.
This page separates federal status, Ontario statutory status and Alberta's optional status to avoid a misleading Canada-wide label.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Ontario)
A federal statutory holiday and a provincial statutory holiday only in Ontario. Alberta lists it as an optional general holiday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday | December 26, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Saturday | December 26, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Sunday | December 26, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Boxing Day 2026?
- In 2026, Boxing Day falls on December 26, 2026 (Saturday).
- Is Boxing Day a provincial statutory holiday across Canada?
- No. Ontario lists it as statutory, while Alberta lists it as an optional general holiday.
- Is Boxing Day a federal general holiday?
- Yes, for federally regulated employees.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026