Star Wars Day ⭐

Overview

Star Wars Day is an annual, unofficial holiday celebrated on May 4th by fans worldwide to commemorate the Star Wars saga. The date's origin comes from the pun "May the Fourth be with you," a clever play on the iconic phrase "May the Force be with you." Celebrations often include marathoning the films, dressing in costume, and sharing love for the franchise on social media, making it a global phenomenon for science fiction enthusiasts.

Observed each year on May 4, Star Wars Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The earliest known political use of "May the Fourth be with you" was in 1979, when the UK Conservative Party congratulated Margaret Thatcher on becoming Prime Minister.

While the phrase existed earlier, the first large-scale organized Star Wars Day celebration officially recognized by Lucasfilm took place in Toronto, Canada, in 2011.

Quick facts

• DateMay 4
• TypeGeek / Tech
• Great forTech teams, STEM clubs, Developers

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Ways to celebrate

• Try a short experiment or demo that fits the day.
• Host a mini show-and-tell: a gadget, code snippet, or STEM story.
• Share a favorite fact, meme, or tool related to the theme.
• Star Wars Day lands on May 4 — host a quick nod with Tech teams, STEM clubs and snap a photo.
• Share one fast fact about Star Wars Day: The earliest known political use of "May the Fourth be with you" was in 1979, when the UK Conservative Party congratulated Margaret Thatcher on becoming Prime Minister.

Fun facts

• The earliest known political use of "May the Fourth be with you" was in 1979, when the UK Conservative Party congratulated Margaret Thatcher on becoming Prime Minister.
• While the phrase existed earlier, the first large-scale organized Star Wars Day celebration officially recognized by Lucasfilm took place in Toronto, Canada, in 2011.
• Some fans extend the celebration to May 5th (or 6th) as "Revenge of the Fifth (or Sixth)," a play on "Revenge of the Sith," celebrating the dark side.

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FAQ

When is Star Wars Day?

It is observed on May 4 each year.

What is Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day is an annual, unofficial holiday celebrated on May 4th by fans worldwide to commemorate the Star Wars saga. The date's origin comes from the pun "May the Fourth be with you," a clever play on the iconic phrase "May the Force be with you." Celebrations often include marathoning the films, dressing in costume, and sharing love for the franchise on social media, making it a global phenomenon for science fiction enthusiasts.

How do people celebrate Star Wars Day?

Try a short experiment or demo that fits the day.

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