Updated: 25 Jan 2021, 16:02 BURNS night is celebrated on January 25 - which means it's tonight. But how do Scots celebrate the occasion? Here's everything you need to know about Burns Night 2021. 3 Burns Night feast: A haggis is a Scottish dish traditionally made from the heart, stomach or liver of a sheep or calfCredit: Alamy What is Burns Night? Every year the life and work of poet Robert Burns is celebrated around the globe on January 25 - the day of his birth. The tradition began after the Scottish lyricist’s death in 1796, when his friends decided they needed an annual event to celebrate his career.