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In South Africa, 26 December is the Day of Goodwill, a public holiday. [33] In Trinidad and Tobago, Boxing Day is a public holiday. [34] In the UK outside Scotland, 26 December (unless it is a Sunday) has been a bank holiday since 1871. When 26 December falls on a Saturday, the associated public holiday is on the following Monday, 28 December.
December 26 is the 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; five days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600
Saint Stephen's Day in Wales is known as Gŵyl San Steffan, celebrated every year on 26 December. One ancient Welsh custom , discontinued in the 19th century, included bleeding of livestock and "holming" by beating with holly branches of late risers and female servants.
As a result, the day after (Monday, December 26, 2022) was a federal holiday—so federal employees could receive a day off for Christmas, despite it falling on the weekend.
Pages in category "Days of December" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. ... December 24; December 25; December 26; December 27; December 28;
It’s Monday, Dec. 26. Do you know what that means? It’s the first day of Kwanzaa , the last day of Hanukkah , Boxing Day , federally recognized Christmas and National Gift Return Day.
Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) Related: Keep the Christmas Spirit Alive with Charity, Goodwill, and 50 Happy Boxing Day Wishes December's Daily List of Holidays and Observances
Wren Day (Irish: Lá an Dreoilín), or Hunt the Wren Day (Manx: Shelg yn Dreean), is an Irish and Manx custom on 26 December, Saint Stephen's Day. Traditionally, men and boys hunted a wren , which was revered as the 'king of the birds'.