Burns Night 2026 in the United Kingdom
Burns Night 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Sunday, January 25, 2026
281 days ago
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About Burns Night 2026
Burns Night 2026 falls on Sunday, January 25. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Burns Night, January 25, celebrates Scotland's national poet Robert Burns on his birthday with a ceremonial supper of haggis, whisky, poetry and toasts. It is an observance, not a public holiday — schools, banks and offices in Scotland stay open.
Burns Night in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 25, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | January 25, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Burns Night 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| Jan 2 | Fri | 2nd January | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Date rule
- January 25, Robert Burns's birthday
- Legal status
- Observance in Scotland — not a bank holiday; no day off
- First celebrated
- 1801, by Burns's friends at Burns Cottage in Alloway
- Honors
- Robert Burns (1759–1796), Scotland's national poet
- Signature meal
- Haggis with neeps and tatties, toasted with Scotch whisky
Frequently asked questions
What day is Burns Night in 2026?
Burns Night 2026 is on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Is Burns Night a day off in 2026?
Burns Night is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Burns Night 2026?
Burns Night 2026 was 281 days ago, on January 25, 2026.