About Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night)
Remember, remember the fifth of November: Guy Fawkes Night — Bonfire Night — is Britain's night of bonfires and fireworks, marking the foiling of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament. The countdown above tracks the days until the skies light up.
Towns and villages across the UK build towering bonfires topped with a "Guy" effigy, light spectacular fireworks displays, and hand out sparklers, toffee apples and parkin cake. Lewes in Sussex throws the most famous (and rowdiest) celebration, with flaming torches and elaborate processions.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Thursday, November 5, 2026next |
| 2027 | Friday, November 5, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, November 5, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, November 5, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, November 5, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Bonfire Night?
November 5 every year, with big public displays often held the nearest weekend.
What does it commemorate?
The failure of the Gunpowder Plot — Guy Fawkes was caught guarding explosives beneath the House of Lords on November 5, 1605.
Where are the biggest celebrations?
Lewes in East Sussex is legendary; most UK towns hold organized bonfire and fireworks displays.