About Star Wars Day (May the 4th)
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars Day falls on May 4, the pun that became a global fan holiday. The countdown above tracks the days until lightsabers come off the shelf again.
What started as fan wordplay (first printed in a 1979 London newspaper ad congratulating Margaret Thatcher) is now embraced by Lucasfilm and Disney with streaming premieres, game releases, theme-park events and merchandise drops timed to the date. Die-hards extend the weekend to May 5 — "Revenge of the 5th" — for the Sith.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Tuesday, May 4, 2027next |
| 2028 | Thursday, May 4, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, May 4, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, May 4, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, May 4, 2031 |
FAQ
When is Star Wars Day?
May 4 every year — "May the 4th be with you."
Where did May the 4th come from?
A pun on "May the Force be with you" — first recorded in print in 1979, adopted by fans worldwide and later embraced officially.
What is Revenge of the 5th?
May 5 — the unofficial follow-up day celebrating the dark side, punning on Revenge of the Sith.