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 1978Not 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 2019Observances 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!May 3rd 2024 | Go to Today | May 5th 2024
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| General Information for May 4th 2024 | |
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| 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. |
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