🎉 Holidays · every year
When is Bonfire Night?
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Bonfire Night 2026 is on Thursday, 5 November 2026 — that's 75 days from today.
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Happening now
Bonfire Night marks the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot. Organised displays often run on the nearest weekend rather than the night itself.
How the date is worked out
Always 5 November — the anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
Bonfire Night dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 November | Tuesday | 22 months ago |
| 2025 | 5 November | Wednesday | 10 months ago |
| 2026 | 5 November | Thursday | in 3 months |
| 2027 | 5 November | Friday | in 15 months |
| 2028 | 5 November | Sunday | in 2 years |
| 2029 | 5 November | Monday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 5 November | Tuesday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 5 November | Wednesday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until Bonfire Night?
75 days — Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Which day of the week does Bonfire Night fall on in 2026?
Thursday.
Is Bonfire Night always on the same date?
Always 5 November — the anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
When is Bonfire Night in 2027?
Friday, 5 November 2027.
When was Bonfire Night in 2025?
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 — 10 months ago.