When Is Guy Fawkes Night 2026?
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 falls on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 falls on Thursday, November 5, 2026 â a Thursday. That is 13 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu 05 Nov 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Fri 05 Nov 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Sun 05 Nov 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Mon 05 Nov 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tue 05 Nov 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | Wed 05 Nov 2031 | Wednesday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About Guy Fawkes Night 2026
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 falls on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Remember, remember the fifth of November: bonfires and fireworks across Britain commemorating the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot â an anniversary that inspired a famous mask and a famous film.
The live counter above counts down the days, hours and minutes to Guy Fawkes Night 2026 in your local time zone, and switches to a 'days since' counter once it arrives.
Quick facts
| Date | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Holiday / observance |