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?

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.

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. For the first six or seven decades, ...

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated yearly by the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries including Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Here's what to know about the celebration. Watch NBC ...

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.

Shortly after facing Sheffield United on Boxing Day, Wrexham will travel to Blackburn Rovers on New Year’s Day in their first ...

Most likely, yes. The Premier League have already stated that “matches in round 18 (December 27) are available for movement to Boxing Day for live broadcast selection”, meaning there will almost ...