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How Many Days Until Bonfire Night?

A live countdown to Bonfire Night.

2026 to 2030 · checked 8 October 2026

Counting down to Bonfire Night…

Bonfire Night is on 5 November every year.

Bonfire Night: dates for the next five years

Dates
YearDateDay
20265 NovemberThursday
20275 NovemberFriday
20285 NovemberSunday
20295 NovemberMonday
20305 NovemberTuesday

Key dates around Bonfire Night

Key dates around Bonfire Night
Date202620272028
HalloweenSat 31 OctoberSun 31 OctoberTue 31 October
Bonfire NightThu 5 NovemberFri 5 NovemberSun 5 November
Remembrance SundaySun 8 NovemberSun 14 NovemberSun 12 November
Armistice DayWed 11 NovemberThu 11 NovemberSat 11 November

It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on 5 November (when the limit is midnight), New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year (1am). You must be 18 or over to buy fireworks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until Bonfire Night?

The counter at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds to go, and updates as you watch.

What day is Bonfire Night in 2027?

Friday, 5 November 2027.

What day is Bonfire Night in 2028?

Sunday, 5 November 2028.

How many weeks until Bonfire Night?

The counter also shows the time to go in weeks and days, and the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) left, which is useful for planning.