Burns Night 2027 in the United Kingdom
There are 84 days until Burns Night 2027 in the United Kingdom — Monday, January 25, 2027.
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About Burns Night 2027
Burns Night 2027 falls on Monday, 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 2027
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- May 3, 2027 Early May Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Spring Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| Jan 2 | Sat | 2nd January | Bank holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, January 25, 2027
- 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 2027?
Burns Night 2027 is on Monday, January 25, 2027.
Is Burns Night a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 84 days until Burns Night 2027 (January 25, 2027) as of today.