Boxing Day

Saturday 26th December 2026 | Things To Do on Boxing Day.

The origins of Boxing Day date back many centuries and while there is no definitive reason, one is, on the day after Christmas, churches would open their alms' boxes and distribute the contents to the poor of their parish.

Boxing Day Movie Releases 2026
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Saturday 26th December 2026 Boxing Day is the biggest and busiest day of the movie year. Every year, the major studio's release big name films on Boxing Day. It's a tradition in the US to...

Boxing Day Sales 2026
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One of the BIGGEST shopping day's of the year: Saturday 26th December 2026 when shops throw open their doors for the annual Boxing Day sales. Everything on sale is heavily discounted and priced to...

Boxing Day Test 2026: Australia v New Zealand
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Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia goes head-to-head at the iconic Boxing Day Test. Australia v New Zealand 26-30 December 2026 3rd Test MCG, Melbourne Foxtel Channel...

Cock of the Bay 2026 | Yacht Race
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Cock of the Bay (Boxing Day Dash) Bay Yacht Race This hugely popular race on Port Phillip Bay is held each year on Boxing Day (26th Decmber). The 34nm course starts near Station Pier in Port...