How many days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) in the United Kingdom?
There are 3 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 in the United Kingdom — Thursday, November 5, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) on Thursday, November 5, 2026, set by the rule: November 5. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is a British observance on November 5 marking the faiulre of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament. It is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks but is not a day off — schools, banks and businesses stay open.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night):
- 1 day to go — Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)
- Nov 30 Days until St Andrew's Day 28 days away
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 53 days away
- Dec 26 Days until Boxing Day 54 days away
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 60 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)?
There are 3 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night), which falls on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)?
There are 0 weekends between now and Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) on November 5 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) a day off?
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.