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Boxing Day
Friday, December 26, 2025
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About This Holiday
Federal Holiday
A statutory holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.
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History
Boxing Day originated in Britain and became a statutory holiday in Canada. The name's origin is debated - it may refer to boxes of gifts given to servants and tradespeople, or to church collection boxes opened for the poor. In Canada, Boxing Day has evolved into one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
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Traditions
Boxing Day is famous in Canada for massive retail sales, with shoppers lining up before stores open for deep discounts. Many Canadians watch or attend World Junior Ice Hockey Championship games. It's also a day for visiting extended family, leftovers meals, and outdoor winter activities like skating or skiing.
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Fun Facts
- ✨Boxing Day sales in Canada can see discounts up to 70-80% off
- ✨Major retailers often open at 6 a.m. or earlier on Boxing Day
- ✨Boxing Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in Canada
- ✨If December 26 falls on a weekend, the following Monday becomes a statutory holiday
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2025
December 26
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