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Bonfire Night falls on November 5 every year
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When exactly is Bonfire Night?
Bonfire Night falls on November 5 every year. The live counter above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until the next one, worked out in your own time zone.
Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes Night, falls on November 5 and marks the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. It is marked across the United Kingdom with bonfires, firework displays and toffee apples.
It is not a public holiday — people go to work as usual and the displays happen in the evening, often on the nearest weekend rather than the night itself.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 5, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 5, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | November 5, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | November 5, 2030 | Tuesday |
Frequently asked questions
When is Bonfire Night?
Bonfire Night falls on November 5 every year.
Is Bonfire Night a bank holiday in the UK?
No. November 5 is a normal working day. Organised firework displays are usually held on the closest Friday or Saturday, so the celebration can land a day or two either side of the date itself.
How we calculate this
The countdown runs live in your browser and updates every second against your device clock, so it is always correct for your own timezone. The target is the next occurrence of Bonfire Night (Bonfire Night falls on November 5 every year). Dates for fixed holidays follow the civil calendar; dates for moveable events are taken from the official published dates listed on this page.