when is burns night

Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January, marking the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Key date

• Burns Night takes place annually on 25 January, the date Robert Burns was born in 1759.

• In 2026, Burns Night falls on Sunday 25 January, but celebrations often run on the closest weekend if needed.

What happens on Burns Night?

• People typically hold a Burns supper with haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky, and the recitation of Burns’s poetry.

• Events can range from formal dinners with bagpipes and set speeches to relaxed gatherings at home or in pubs.

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