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. On Disney+ the day routinely brings new Star Wars series episodes or specials, while fans host marathons, cosplay meet-ups and lightsaber duels. Die-hards extend the weekend to May 5 — "Revenge of the 5th" — to give the Sith their due.
Star Wars Day lands on the same date, May 4, every year, so it never moves — only the weekday changes, and many fans simply celebrate across the whole first weekend of May. Whether you are planning a watch-along of the Skywalker saga, a themed party or just want to catch the latest May the 4th announcements, the countdown above shows exactly how long is left. Add it to your own page so the Force is with you right on time.
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." The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes.
Why is Star Wars Day on May 4?
It is a pun on the film's famous line "May the Force be with you" — "May the Fourth be with you" — first recorded in print in 1979.
How is Star Wars Day celebrated?
With movie marathons, cosplay, theme-park events, merchandise drops and new Star Wars releases on Disney+, plus official events from Lucasfilm and Disney.
What is Revenge of the 5th?
May 5 — the unofficial follow-up day celebrating the dark side, punning on Revenge of the Sith.