Day Guide for Saturday May 4th 2024 What are the holidays on May 4th 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday May 4th 2024 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 2024

International: Great Saturday

Orthodox Holy Saturday takes place on the Day before Orthodox Easter.

China: Labour Day Holiday

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

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq

Imam Sadeq, the sixth Shia Imam, died on 25th Shawwal, 148 AH after being poisoned by Al-Mansur

Japan: Greenery Day

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

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

Thailand: Coronation Day

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 2024

USA: Join Hands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Join Hands Day

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

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.

USA: National Auctioneers Day

You better celebrate Auctioneers Day today as by tomorrow, it'll be going, going, gone!

USA: National Homebrew Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Homebrew Day

USA: National Scrapbook Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Scrapbook Day

International: World Naked Gardening Day

If you have roses in your garden, all we are saying is be careful out there.

USA: Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a national holiday where you can visit your local comic shop and get free comic books!

United Kingdom: Local Bike Shop Day

Local Bike Shop Day offers a focal point for businesses and customers alike, with targeted promotions focused on encouraging people to visit their local bike shop.

International: International Pilates Day

Learn about International Pilates Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of May, honoring Joseph Pilates and the benefits of his exercise method. Discover how to get involved!

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General Information for May 4th 2024
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 125 of 2024
241 days left in 2024
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.