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May 4 Holidays

Star Wars Day
Arts & Entertainment

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day with special activities, discounts, and deals to make it a day to remember!
National Orange Juice Day
Food & Beverage

National Orange Juice Day

Treat yourself to a delicious glass of orange juice on National Orange Juice Day! Enjoy a refreshing and healthy start to your day.
International Respect for Chickens Day
Animal

International Respect for Chickens Day

Celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day by showing your appreciation and understanding of these feathered friends!
International Firefighters Day
Special Interest

International Firefighters Day

Honour the brave firefighters around the world on International Firefighters Day - thank them for their courageous work and dedication!
National Scrapbook Day
Special Interest

National Scrapbook Day

Capture memories and make them last forever on National Scrapbook Day - get creative with supplies, photos, and decorations!
Anti-Bullying Day
Cause

Anti-Bullying Day

Stand up against bullying on Anti-Bullying Day - join the movement to create a safe and secure world for everyone!
National Fitness Day
Health

National Fitness Day

Get moving on National Fitness Day! Join the challenge and set your fitness goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Free Comic Book Day
Arts & Entertainment

Free Comic Book Day

It's time to get your geek on! Enjoy Free Comic Book Day with awesome giveaways, discounts, and activities - perfect for comic book lovers everywhere!
National Herb Day
Food & Beverage

National Herb Day

Celebrate National Herb Day with the freshest flavors - add herbs to your favorite dishes for an extra burst of flavor and health benefits!
Pilates Day
Special Interest

Pilates Day

Celebrate Pilates Day with us - get fit, flexible, and strong while having fun! Join a class for an amazing workout experience.
National Renewal Day
Special Interest

National Renewal Day

Celebrate National Renewal Day - take some time to rest, reflect and recharge your energy! You deserve it.
Kentucky Derby
Special Interest

Kentucky Derby

On the first Saturday in May, join the excitement of the Kentucky Derby - place your bets and cheer on your favorite horse!
National Weather Observers Day
Special Interest

National Weather Observers Day

Celebrate National Weather Observers Day and honor the dedicated professionals who help us stay informed of changing weather conditions!
K.I.N.D. Day
Cause

K.I.N.D. Day

Spread kindness and make a difference on K.I.N.D. Day - join us in small acts of compassion that can have a big impact!
Beer Pong Day
Food & Beverage

Beer Pong Day

Raise a glass and join the celebration - it's Beer Pong Day! Show off your skills and have fun with friends.
World Fair Trade Day
Cause

World Fair Trade Day

Join us to celebrate World Fair Trade Day and support ethical producers around the world- shop local, sustainable, and responsibly!
45 Day
Special Interest

45 Day

Counting down the days until 45 Day? Get ready to celebrate with fun events, discounts, and activities that will make this day extra special!
Firefighters’ Memorial Day
Appreciation

Firefighters’ Memorial Day

On Firefighters' Memorial Day, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of these everyday heroes who risk their lives to keep us safe.
World Give Day
Cause

World Give Day

On World Give Day, make a difference in someone's life by donating to a cause you care about or volunteering your time. Spread kindness and generosity!
Petite and Proud Day
Special Interest

Petite and Proud Day

It's time to celebrate being petite and proud! Embrace your unique size with confidence and join the movement on Petite and Proud Day.
Kent State Shootings Remembrance
Appreciation

Kent State Shootings Remembrance

Honor the lives lost and stand for peace on Kent State Shootings Remembrance Day. Let's never forget this tragic event in our history.
Greenery Day
Special Interest

Greenery Day

Get out and enjoy nature on Greenery Day - it's the perfect time to appreciate the beauty of the world around us and make a positive impact for future generations.
Naked Gardening Day
Cause

Naked Gardening Day

Embrace the pure joy of nature this Naked Gardening Day! Let's get down and dirty with the earth in the most fun, liberating way possible.
World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
Health

World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day

Raise awareness, spark conversations, and fuel research on World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day - together we can battle this crippling disease!
National Remembrance Day in Netherlands
Federal

National Remembrance Day in Netherlands

On National Remembrance Day in Netherlands, we honor the fallen heroes and reflect on the sacrifices that have shaped our nation.
Dave Brubeck Day
Special Interest

Dave Brubeck Day

Celebrate the life and legacy of jazz legend, Dave Brubeck, on his special day. Tune in to his timeless music and honor his contributions to the world of jazz.
Rhode Island Independence Day
Federal

Rhode Island Independence Day

Get ready to party like it's 1776 on Rhode Island Independence Day! Join in the festivities and celebrate the birth of a state with rich history.
Yom HaShoah
Religious

Yom HaShoah

Remembering the past to protect our future, Yom HaShoah honors the memories of those lost during the Holocaust.
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Monthly Holidays that include May 4

National Pet Month
May

National Pet Month

Show your furry friends some extra love this National Pet Month - dedicate the month to spoiling them with special treats, toys, and cuddles!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May

Mental Health Awareness Month

Take care of your mental health this month - join us as we raise awareness and support those struggling with mental illness.
Military Appreciation Month
May

Military Appreciation Month

Show your support for our service members this Military Appreciation Month - honor them with donations, thank you notes, and more!
Zombie Awareness Month
May

Zombie Awareness Month

Don't be caught unprepared for Zombie Awareness Month - brush up on your zombie survival skills and get ready to take on the undead!
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
May

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

Join in on Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month and help spread awareness, understanding, and support for those affected by the disorder.
Lupus Awareness Month
May

Lupus Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness for Lupus during Lupus Awareness Month - help spread the word and support those affected by this difficult disease.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and honor the immense contributions of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders to our culture and society!
Jewish American Heritage Month
May

Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning about the culture, history, and achievements of the Jewish community in America!
Better Speech and Hearing Month
May

Better Speech and Hearing Month

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month by learning more about communication disorders, hearing loss prevention, and speech therapy treatments!
ALS Awareness Month
May

ALS Awareness Month

Let's join together to raise awareness for ALS during ALS Awareness Month! Let's spread the word and help find a cure today!
National Hamburger Month
May

National Hamburger Month

Sink your teeth into the juiciest month of the year - National Hamburger Month! Get ready to indulge in all kinds of mouthwatering burgers.
National Duckling Month
May

National Duckling Month

Get ready to quack up all month long for National Duckling Month! From adorable videos to fun facts, we've got everything you need to celebrate these fluffy little creatures.
National Barbecue Month
May

National Barbecue Month

Fire up the grill and get ready to savor the flavors of National Barbecue Month with mouthwatering recipes, tips, and tricks for the ultimate BBQ experience!
Be Kind to Animals Month
May

Be Kind to Animals Month

Show love and compassion to our furry friends this Be Kind to Animals Month - adopt, volunteer, donate or simply spread awareness!
Small Business Month
May

Small Business Month

It's time to support local and celebrate Small Business Month - discover unique products, services, and experiences while helping your community thrive!
National Strawberry Month
May

National Strawberry Month

Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry during National Strawberry Month! From desserts to drinks, we've got you covered with delicious recipes and exciting events.
Date Your Mate Month
May

Date Your Mate Month

Spice up your relationship this Date Your Mate Month with fun date ideas, heartfelt gestures, and quality time together. Keep the love alive!
National Salad Month
May

National Salad Month

Get ready to crunch your way through National Salad Month with our delicious and nutritious recipes that will make you love salads even more!

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/raelynn" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/a7a07ca4-7ad3-4e79-407a-a38f0670e300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="RaeLynn" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Country Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/raelynn" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">RaeLynn</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/audrey-hepburn" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/58a99cdd-f539-4a7d-8410-9f1a2082d100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Audrey Hepburn" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/audrey-hepburn" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Audrey Hepburn</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/lance-bass" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/dbbf79b6-528f-4e7e-103c-b6df454bff00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Lance Bass" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/lance-bass" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Lance Bass</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/marcus-dipaola" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/14af0141-1e2d-4754-27e3-e1cc76600e00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Marcus DiPaola" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/marcus-dipaola" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Marcus DiPaola</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/noah-beck" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/a67e7072-76b7-49be-efd4-982ac6df9b00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Noah Beck" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/noah-beck" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Noah Beck</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1256</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Augustinian monastic order Constituted</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Alexander IV issued a papal bull, constituting the Augustinian monastic order at the Lecceto Monastery.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1415</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Condemnation of Wycliffe and Hus</div><div class='timeline-text'>Religious reformers John Wycliffe and Jan Hus were condemned as heretics at the influential Council of Constance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1471</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wars of the Roses</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edward IV defeated a Lancastrian Army in the Battle of Tewkesbury, marking a notable event in the Wars of the Roses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1776</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rhode Island Renounces Allegiance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rhode Island became the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III, paving the way for independence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1869</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Naval Battle of Hakodate</div><div class='timeline-text'>A significant naval battle during the Boshin War of Japan was fought in Hakodate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hemingway Receives Pulitzer Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famous American author Ernest Hemingway was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Old Man and the Sea".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sears Tower's Construction Completes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The construction of the 108-story Sears Tower in Chicago was completed, making it the world's tallest building back then.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Female Prime Minister of UK</div><div class='timeline-text'>Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking a historical moment in UK politics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Mayor of London</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ken Livingstone was elected as the first Mayor of London, separating the office from that of the Lord Mayor of London.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bombings in Nairobi</div><div class='timeline-text'>In a tragic event, three people were killed and 62 injured in a pair of bombings on buses in Nairobi, Kenya.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is May 4?
May 4th is truly a day bursting with global and diverse celebrations! Embrace your inner Jedi on Star Wars Day, delight your taste buds with National Orange Juice Day, and show respect and appreciation to our brave fire service men and women on International Firefighters Day. Whether you're looking to honor history on Kentucky Derby Day, support Anti-Bullying initiatives, or indulge in creative hobbies like National Scrapbook Day and Free Comic Book Day, May 4th offers something exciting for everyone. Get ready to engage, remember, and celebrate in a multitude of ways!