Boxing Day in Toronto: Sales, Sports and Things to Do

Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, 2026) is when Toronto wakes up again after Christmas. The malls fill with bargain hunters, attractions reopen and families head out to burn off the turkey.

Boxing Day 2026 at a glance

Boxing Day falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026. It’s a statutory holiday in Ontario, but because it lands on a Saturday, many workplaces give the following Monday (December 28) off instead. Check with your employer.

Boxing Day shopping

Boxing Day is one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Canada. Toronto’s malls and big-box stores open early with sales on electronics, clothing, winter gear and home goods. Many retailers now run sales for a whole “Boxing Week,” and online deals often start on Christmas Day. See Boxing Day sales in Toronto and mall holiday hours.

Not a shopper? Other things to do

• Skate at Nathan Phillips Square or another outdoor rink. Outdoor skating
• Go for a winter walk along the waterfront or in a ravine. Winter hikes
• See a show: many holiday productions have Boxing Day performances. Christmas shows
• Visit a museum with holiday hours. Museum holiday programs
• Catch a movie or a hockey game.
• Brunch with family and friends. Christmas brunch
• Start Kwanzaa celebrations, which begin on December 26. Kwanzaa in Toronto

Boxing Day with kids

Use the day to try out new toys and gear: a new sled on a local hill, new skates at a rink, or a board game marathon at home. Many attractions are busy, so go early.

Boxing Day in Toronto: FAQ

Is the TTC running on Boxing Day? Yes, usually on a holiday schedule. See the TTC holiday schedule.

Is the LCBO open on Boxing Day? Check the LCBO holiday hours guide for 2026.

Things to do on Boxing Day

1. Shop the sales. Boxing Day sales
2. Visit the Distillery Winter Village, which reopens on December 26 and runs until January 3. Distillery Winter Village
3. See an attraction. The CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium and the Toronto Zoo were all open on Boxing Day last year. Ripley’s at Christmas
4. Go skating. Outdoor skating in Toronto
5. See The Nutcracker or another holiday show. Christmas shows
6. Watch hockey. The IIHF World Junior Championship traditionally starts on Boxing Day, a big Canadian holiday viewing tradition. Many pubs show the games.
7. Head to WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland. WinterFest

What’s open and closed

Most malls, grocery stores, attractions and restaurants open; banks, government offices and libraries close. Since Boxing Day is a Saturday in 2026, some services may observe the holiday on Monday, December 28. What’s open on Boxing Day

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