Day Guide for Tuesday May 4th 2021 What are the holidays on May 4th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday May 4th 2021 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?

Holidays on May 4th 2021

International: Labour Day (in lieu)

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

Not a Public Holiday

Cyprus: Orthodox Easter Tuesday

Orthodox Easter Tuesday is an extra bank holiday in Cyprus after the public holidays for Easter.

Georgia: Public Holiday

January 1st - 10th 2022 declared holidays in Georgia to curb spread of Omicron.

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Ali

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Japan: Greenery Day

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

Latvia: Declaration of Independence Day

Latvia declared independence from the USSR in 1990

Namibia: Cassinga Day

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

Not a Public Holiday

Netherlands: National Remembrance Day

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

Russia: National Holiday

Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.

Thailand: H.M. King's Coronation

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

Observances on May 4th 2021

USA: Bird Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Bird Day

USA: National Candied Orange Peel Day

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

USA: 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.

USA: National Renewal Day

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

International: National Star Wars Day

May the fourth be with you!

USA: National Weather Observers Day

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

USA: National Teacher Appreciation Day

Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the first full week of May.

International: World Asthma Day

Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

Netherlands: National Remembrance Day

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

International: International Firefighters Day

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

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General Information for May 4th 2021
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 124 of 2021
241 days left in 2021
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1989 - Margaret Thatcher reaches ten years in office.
1972 - Mike Dirnt, bassist and founding member of Green Day is born.
1949 - The whole team of the Italian football club Torino, save one player who stayed at home due to some injury, die in an air crash while approaching Turin.
1886 - How May Day Became a Workers' Holiday. A rally takes place at Haymarket Square.