How many days until Guy Fawkes Night 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 5 days until Guy Fawkes Night 2026, on Thursday 5 November 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Thursday 5 November 2026.
- Observed in: United Kingdom.
- How the date is set: Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, is always 5 November.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Guy Fawkes Night 2026, on Thursday 5 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 5 days, or 5 days
- 3 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Thursday
When are the next dates for Guy Fawkes Night?
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 is on Thursday 5 November 2026, and Guy Fawkes Night 2027 is on Friday 5 November 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 5 November 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | Friday 5 November 2027 | 370 |
| 2028 | Sunday 5 November 2028 | 736 |
| 2029 | Monday 5 November 2029 | 1101 |
| 2030 | Tuesday 5 November 2030 | 1466 |
How is the date of Guy Fawkes Night set?
Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, is always 5 November.
Guy Fawkes Night marks the failure of the Gunpowder Plot, the 1605 conspiracy to blow up the Houses of Parliament, discovered on the night before 5 November.
Parliament passed the Thanksgiving Act in 1606 to mark the day. It was repealed in the 19th century, but the tradition of bonfires and fireworks continues across the UK.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Guy Fawkes Night 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 5 days until Guy Fawkes Night 2026, on Thursday 5 November 2026. That is 5 days, with 3 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Guy Fawkes Night 2026?
- Guy Fawkes Night 2026 falls on Thursday 5 November 2026. Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, is always 5 November.
- When is Guy Fawkes Night in 2027?
- Guy Fawkes Night 2027 falls on Friday 5 November 2027.
- Is Guy Fawkes Night always on the same date?
- Yes. Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, is always 5 November. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.