It is the time of year when millions of Scots eat the traditional Burns Supper of haggis, neeps and tatties accompanied by a dram or two of whisky.
But it isn’t just in the poet’s homeland, where there are celebrations in his honour.
Indeed, it would probably be easier to list the countries which don’t stage events to mark the life of the Ayrshireman, who died 220 years ago.
Usually, the tradition is imported by ex-pats, but sometimes a Burns Supper gets altered to appeal to local communities across the globe.
Here are just some of the places which will be offering immortal memories to the great man in the coming days.
SOUTH AFRICA
The Federated Caledonian Society of South Africa in Johannesburg, is hosting a Burns Nicht Supper on Saturday, January 30.
Haggis is optional, according to the taste of the guests, and the society is encouraging those who wish to attend to dress in tartan and get into the rumbustious spirit of the occasion.
JAPAN
Bar No’Age in Shizuoka, is hosting the traditional Scottish meal with other regional dishes and generous helpings of Scotch.
The small venue can only hold 25 people, but the patrons are encouraging participants to wear anything relating to Scotland.
RUSSIA
The Moscow Burns Night, will be an evening to remember on Saturday, February 6, provided people have already booked tickets, as it is sold out.
Burns is seen as a hero in the former USSR and stamps with his portrait have been issued in his honour.
The potluck meal promises to intertwine glasnost with full glasses of the amber nectar and there will be a rich variety of food to accompany the Scotch tasting event which is the highlight of the evening.
INDONESIA
Bali Dynasty Resort offers the traditional meal with cock-a-leekie soup and beef ribs for those who are squeamish about haggis.
Instead of promoting different types of whisky, this event promises a free-flow of beer and wine. The only message which matters is to follow in Rabbie’s footsteps.
USA
Haggis is illegal in America, but that has not stopped it being eaten at functions throughout the country.
The ban leaves expats in America with three choices – either making it themselves, settling for an American version of haggis which uses a mixture of beef and lamb, or smuggling it across the border, with all the accompanying risks.
There are plenty places in America that claim to serve a traditional meal, but few end up using traditional ingredients.
Teutonia Mannerchor in Pennsylvania, is described as being “the perfect venue for Burns Night.” They commemorate Rabbie as somebody who loved to have a good time and have decreed his life should be celebrated vibrantly.
Haggis and other meat-based goodies will be served, followed by coffee, shortbread and five rounds of cocktails with four crafted from whisky and one vodka.
AFGHANISTAN
British troops will be celebrating Burns Night in all corners of the world, including Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iraq and on board ships deployed to the wider Middle East.
MALAWI
In Malawi, the UK Government’s High Commissioner will attend an event organised by local residents.
ISRAEL
In Jerusalem, the British Consul General Dr Alastair McPhail is honouring the occasion with ‘The Immortal Memory’ of Burns.