Bonfire Night
How many days until Bonfire Night 2026?
The timer above counts down to Thursday, November 5, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is held on 5 November across the UK.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Bonfire Night 2027 without anything needing to change.
Bonfire Night 2026 at a glance
| Date | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Thursday |
| Days remaining | 29 |
| Weeks remaining | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Months remaining | 29 days |
| Weekends to go | 4 |
| Fridays to go | 4 |
| Sleeps | 29 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 21 |
| Hours remaining | 696 |
| Last time | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (336 days ago) |
| Next year | Friday, November 5, 2027 |
When is Bonfire Night in future years?
Bonfire Night always falls on November 5. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfire Night 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | Thursday | 29 |
| Bonfire Night 2027 | Nov 5, 2027 | Friday | 394 |
| Bonfire Night 2028 | Nov 5, 2028 | Sunday | 760 |
| Bonfire Night 2029 | Nov 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,125 |
| Bonfire Night 2030 | Nov 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,490 |
| Bonfire Night 2031 | Nov 5, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,855 |
Bonfire Night 2026 questions
What day does Bonfire Night fall on in 2026?
Bonfire Night 2026 falls on a Thursday — Thursday, November 5, 2026.
How many weeks until Bonfire Night?
There are about 4 weeks and 1 day left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Bonfire Night?
Roughly 696 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Bonfire Night?
4 weekends and 4 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Bonfire Night itself. That is 21 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Bonfire Night?
29 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Thursday, November 5, 2026.
How long ago was Bonfire Night 2025?
Bonfire Night 2025 was on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 336 days ago.
When is Bonfire Night in 2027?
Bonfire Night lands on Friday, November 5, 2027.
How many months until Bonfire Night?
About 1 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Bonfire Night always on the same date?
Bonfire Night always falls on November 5. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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