This is our day guide for Thursday May 4th 2023 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 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 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 2023
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
International: International Firefighters Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Firefighters Day.
International: World Password Day
This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords.
Netherlands: National Remembrance Day
May 4th is the day on which the Netherlands commemorates all Dutch victims of war
USA: National Day of Prayer
Each year since 1957, the president has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
USA: National Day of Reason
The National Day of Reason was created by the American Humanist Association and the Washington Area Secular Humanists in 2003.May 3rd 2023 | Go to Today | May 5th 2023
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| General Information for May 4th 2023 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 124 of 2023 | |
| 241 days left in 2023 | |
| 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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