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 movementNot 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 1978Not 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 2019Observances 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.May 3rd 2021 | Go to Today | May 5th 2021
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| General Information for May 4th 2021 | |
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| 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. |
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