Bonfire Night 2026
Bonfire Night 2026 falls on Thursday 5 November.
Not an official day off
Bonfire Night 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Week number
- Week 45
- Day of the year
- Day 309 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Bonfire Night in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Bonfire Night is on 5 November every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Wednesday, in 2026 a Thursday and in 2027 a Friday.
Bonfire Night and the school holidays
Bonfire Night 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Other holidays in 2026
- HalloweenSaturday, 31 October 2026
- Remembrance SundaySunday, 8 November 2026
- Remembrance DayWednesday, 11 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Bonfire Night in 2026?
In 2026, Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November, in week 45.
Is Bonfire Night 2026 a day off?
No, Bonfire Night is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.