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Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is 5 November in the United Kingdom, marking the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The next Bonfire Night is Thursday, November 5, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
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The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of Bonfire Night in the selected time zone —always 5 November. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The date follows the United Kingdom rule. Other countries may observe Bonfire Night on a different day.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When Bonfire Night passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for Bonfire Night
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, November 5, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, November 5, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, November 5, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, November 5, 2030 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bonfire Night in 2026?
Thursday, November 5, 2026. Always 5 November.
When is Bonfire Night in 2027?
Friday, November 5, 2027.
How is the date of Bonfire Night determined?
Always 5 November. This follows the United Kingdom rule.
What time does the countdown to Bonfire Night end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to Bonfire Night somewhere else.
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