Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 in the United Kingdom
There are 3 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 in the United Kingdom — Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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About Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 falls on Thursday, November 5. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is a British observance on November 5 marking the failure 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.
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 5, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | November 5, 2027 | Friday | — |
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Holidays after Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 2nd January 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | Sun | Remembrance Sunday | Observance |
| Nov 30 | Mon | St Andrew's Day | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Date rule
- November 5, every year
- Legal status
- Observance — not a bank holiday; no day off
- Commemorates
- Failure of the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament (1605)
- First observed
- 1606, under the Observance of 5th November Act
- Also called
- Guy Fawkes Night, Fireworks Night
Frequently asked questions
What day is Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) in 2026?
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Is Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) a day off in 2026?
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026?
There are 3 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2026 (November 5, 2026) as of today.