Boxing Day became an official bank holiday in England and Wales back in 1871. However, it didn't become an official bank holiday in Scotland until 1974. Which countries celebrate Boxing Day?

History of English soccer on Boxing Day. England's top leagues have scheduled games on Boxing Day since 1888, when the Football League was created.

This is the famous Boxing Day, a series of fixtures scheduled for December 26. What is Boxing Day? Often referred to as a "second Christmas," Boxing Day is mainly celebrated in the United Kingdom.

Boxing Day football is a longstanding tradition in England’s top flight. Ewan Ross-Murray | Jun 20, 2025 There are currently no Premier League games scheduled for Boxing Day.

Report: Boxing Day missing from Premier League fixture list for first time by Leila Kim on Jun 19, 2025 for EPLindex.com ...

UK-wide days off will also take place on May 4, May 25, August 31 and December 25 - Christmas Day, reports the Liverpool Echo. However, Boxing Day, December 26, won't be a bank holiday next year ...

Shortly after facing Sheffield United on Boxing Day, Wrexham will travel to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day in their first fixture of 2026. They close out the campaign at home to Middlesbrough on ...

UK weather: Leave the umbrella at home! Boxing Day will be dry and mild and perfect for a post-Christmas walk, Met Office says. By NOOR QURASHI. Published: 03:36 EDT, 26 December 2024 | Updated ...

The future of Boxing Day—and retail more broadly—depends on the ability to adapt to shifting consumer behaviours, embrace new trends, and balance online and in-store experiences effectively ...