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Burns Night

An evening on 25 January celebrating Scotland's national poet Robert Burns with suppers, haggis and readings of his work.

  • UK
  • USA (not marked)
  • International
OrganiserNo single organiser
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1801

About the day

Burns Night marks the poet's birth in 1759. The first Burns supper was held in 1801, and the tradition is now kept in Scotland and by Scots worldwide.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Monday 25 January 2027UK, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 25 January 2028UK, InternationalSame date every year
2029Thursday 25 January 2029UK, InternationalSame date every year

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