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Public Holiday
Regional: CA-ON
Boxing Day (observed)
Tuesday, December 28, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Reduced
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
MON
27
Bridge Day
TUE
28
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 27
📣 Traveler notes
Canada is a vast, multicultural country known for its diverse natural landscapes, including forests, the Rockies, Prairies, and three oceanic coasts. It is recognized for its multicultural heritage.
- The public holiday date may shift to December 27th or 28th if December 26th is not a weekday.
- Canada is a secular and multicultural society that promotes tolerance for diverse faiths.
- Visitors should respect local customs regarding national identity and avoid comparing Canada to the United States.
- Using specific terminology (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit) is recommended to respect the diverse cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples.
- Quebec maintains a distinct cultural identity and specific laws regarding public religious expression.
- Key holidays include New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Victoria Day (dates vary by province).
- Visitors are expected to remove shoes when entering private residences. Politeness, including apologizing, excusing, and thanking, is valued in Canadian culture.
About this holiday
Celebrated on December 26th (or sometimes December 27th/28th), Boxing Day is observed in Canada. Originally a day for donations, it is now part of general Christmas celebrations. The holiday is observed in multiple Commonwealth nations.