Day Guide for Thursday May 4th 2023

This is our day guide for Thursday May 4th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 124 of 2023.

Holidays on May 4th 2023

International: Visak Bochea Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Egypt: Labour Day. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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
Malaysia: Wesak Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
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

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Observances on May 4th 2023

  • USA: Bird Day
  • USA: National Candied Orange Peel Day
  • USA: National Orange Juice Day
  • USA: National Renewal Day
  • International: National Star Wars Day
  • USA: National Weather Observers Day
  • International: International Firefighters Day
  • International: World Password Day
  • Netherlands: National Remembrance Day
  • USA: National Day of Prayer
  • USA: National Day of Reason

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