Is EastEnders On Tonight? Your Complete Boxing Day Schedule Guide

EastEnders Boxing Day 2024: What You Need to Know

For millions of UK viewers wondering ‘is EastEnders on tonight?’, the answer is yes. EastEnders will play on BBC One tonight (Friday, December 26) at the late hour of 9.30pm. This marks an unusual Friday episode as the BBC soap typically airs Monday to Thursday, making this Boxing Day instalment a special treat for fans eager to see the fallout from yesterday’s dramatic Christmas episodes.

Why the EastEnders Schedule Matters This Week

Understanding when EastEnders airs has become increasingly important during the festive period, as the soap sometimes has to move as other events take priority. The Christmas period typically brings significant schedule changes to accommodate special programming across the BBC. The soap has scrapped its usual early streaming release for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. This means that the episodes releasing on December 25, December 26 and January 1 will drop on BBC iPlayer at the same time they air on BBC One.

Dramatic Aftermath Continues on Albert Square

Tonight’s Boxing Day episode follows the explosive Christmas Day two-parter that gripped viewers. EastEnders appears to have killed off one of its characters following a confrontation at the Queen Vic pub during the soap’s two-part Christmas special. The festive episodes delivered the high drama fans expect, with secrets exposed and relationships shattered across Walford.

What’s Next for EastEnders Viewers

EastEnders will resume its normal schedule for the week commencing Monday, December 29 until Thursday, January 1. The soap will continue to deliver compelling storylines into the New Year, with EastEnders supposed to air from Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm, with each episode also dropping that day at 6am on BBC iPlayer once the festive period concludes. For tonight though, make sure to tune in at 9.30pm to catch all the post-Christmas drama unfolding in Albert Square.