This is our day guide for Thursday May 4th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on May 4th 2023

National Star Wars Day

National Star Wars Day

May the fourth be with you!

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International Firefighters Day

International Firefighters Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Firefighters Day.

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World Password Day

World Password Day

This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords.

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National Remembrance Day

National Remembrance Day

May 4th is the day on which the Netherlands commemorates all Dutch victims of war

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Bird Day

Bird Day 🐦

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bird Day

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National Candied Orange Peel Day

National Candied Orange Peel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Candied Orange Peel Day

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National Orange Juice Day

National Orange Juice Day

Millions of people around the globe enjoy this refreshing and nutritious drink, and National Orange Juice Day gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate it.

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National Renewal Day

National Renewal Day

The start of May is a time of renewal and rebirth in the northern hemisphere.

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National Weather Observers Day

National Weather Observers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weather Observers Day

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National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer

Each year since 1957, the president has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

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National Day of Reason

National Day of Reason

The National Day of Reason was created by the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists in 2003.

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Public Holidays on May 4th 2023

Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

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Labour Day

Labour Day

This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

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Greenery Day

Greenery Day

Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress

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Declaration of Independence Day

Declaration of Independence Day

Latvia declared independence from the USSR in 1990

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Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

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Cassinga Day

Cassinga Day

Commemorates the Cassinga Massacre that took place during the Namibian War of Independence on May 4th 1978

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Coronation Day

Coronation Day

The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019

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