December 26 national days 2026
On December 26th, 4 national days fall on this date.
December 26 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 4 observances for this date: National Candy Cane Day, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and National Returns Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of December from the month hub.
National Candy Cane Day
Hook a candy cane on National Candy Cane Day! December 26 is a common U.S. food-calendar date for the striped peppermint stick — a stocking…
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day African American and Pan-African cultural festival observed from December 26 through January 1. In 2026 it begins on…
Boxing Day
Mark Boxing Day on December 26! In the United Kingdom, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries it is a public holiday the day after…
National Returns Day
National Returns Day is an informal shopping observance often marked on December 26, the day after Christmas. In 2026 that is Saturday…