🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Kwanzaa (begins)
Dec 26
Kwanzaa begins on December 26 and runs for seven days, celebrating African American culture through seven principles. Learn its history and traditions.
December 26: National Days & Holidays
December 26 is Kwanzaa (begins), plus 3 more. Here’s everything celebrated on this date.
4observances on this date
360thday of 2026 (out of 365)
5days left in 2026
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
Boxing Day
Dec 26
Boxing Day on December 26 is a public holiday in the U.K., Canada and Australia. Learn why it's called Boxing Day, its…
🎉 Holidays & Traditions
St. Stephen’s Day
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day on December 26 honors the first Christian martyr. Learn its history, Ireland's Wren Day traditions and how it's celebrated…
🍕 Food & Drink
National Candy Cane Day
Dec 26
National Candy Cane Day on December 26 celebrates the striped peppermint treat. Learn candy cane history, legends and creative ways to use…
December 26 at a glance
- What national days are on December 26, 2026?
- December 26, 2026 has 4 observances: Kwanzaa (begins), Boxing Day, St. Stephen’s Day and National Candy Cane Day.
- What day of the year is December 26?
- December 26 is the 360th day of 2026, out of 365 days.
- How many days are left in the year after December 26?
- There are 5 days left in 2026 after December 26.
- What day of the week is December 26, 2026?
- December 26, 2026 falls on a Saturday.
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