Star Wars Day

Also known as May the 4th Be With You, May the Fourth Be With You

annual observance on May 4th to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise

Key facts

Observed by: Star Wars fans
Type: Secular
Significance: Celebrating Star Wars
Date: May 4
Next time: May 4, 2027 ( 2027-05-04 )
Frequency: Annual
Related to: Geek Pride Day

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Wikidata facts

Official website: www.starwars.com/star-wars-day
Image: Star Wars Day May The Fourth.png

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Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas. Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977.

The date originated from the pun "May the Fourth be with you", from the Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you." Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans have chosen to celebrate the holiday. It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company as an annual celebration of Star Wars.