Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027 in the United Kingdom
There are 368 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027 in the United Kingdom — Friday, November 5, 2027.
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About Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027 falls on Friday, 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 | — |
Holidays after Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027
- Nov 30, 2027 St Andrew's Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in November 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | Sun | Remembrance Sunday | Observance |
| Nov 30 | Tue | St Andrew's Day | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, November 5, 2027
- 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 2027?
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027 is on Friday, November 5, 2027.
Is Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) a day off in 2027?
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) 2027?
There are 368 days until Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) 2027 (November 5, 2027) as of today.