🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Guy Fawkes Day
Next observed on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
When is Guy Fawkes Day in 2026?
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Counting down to Guy Fawkes Day
What Guy Fawkes Day marks
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fireworks displays. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605 O.S., when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. The Catholic plotters had intended to assassinate Protestant King James I and his parliament. Celebrating that the king had survived, people lit bonfires around London. Months later, the Observance of 5th November Act 1605 mandated an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Annual custom originating in England, available under CC BY-SA.
Guy Fawkes Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | United Kingdom 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | United Kingdom 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | United Kingdom 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | United Kingdom 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | United Kingdom 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | United Kingdom 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Guy Fawkes Day in 2026?
Guy Fawkes Day falls on Thursday, 5 November 2026 in United Kingdom.
What day of the week is Guy Fawkes Day 2026?
Guy Fawkes Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, 5 November 2026.
When is Guy Fawkes Day in 2027?
Guy Fawkes Day falls on Friday, 5 November 2027.
Where is Guy Fawkes Day observed?
Observed nationally in United Kingdom.
What does Guy Fawkes Day celebrate?
Annual custom originating in England. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fireworks displays. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605 O.S., when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. The Catholic plotters had intended to assassinate Protestant King James I and his parliament. Celebrating that the king had survived, people lit bonfires aro