Guy Fawkes Night 2026
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📝 About Guy Fawkes Night 2026
On the night of November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords in London, part of a Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Protestant King James I and blow up Parliament. His arrest foiled what became known as the Gunpowder Plot, and Parliament immediately declared November 5 a day of thanksgiving. Over 400 years later, Britons still mark the occasion with bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of 'Guy' effigies across the country. The Fawkes mask, popularized by the graphic novel and film 'V for Vendetta,' has since become a global symbol of protest and anti-establishment movements.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 186
- Category
- National Days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 186 days until Guy Fawkes Night 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 is on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
On the night of November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords in London, part of a Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Protestant King James I and blow up Parliament. His arrest foiled what became known as the Gunpowder Plot, and Parliament immediately declared November 5 a day of thanksgiving. Over 400 years later, Britons still mark the occasion with bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of 'Guy' effigies across the country. The Fawkes mask, popularized by the graphic novel and film 'V for Vendetta,' has since become a global symbol of protest and anti-establishment movements.
Guy Fawkes Night 2026 falls on a Thursday.