| Star Wars Day | |
|---|---|
 Lucasfilm's official marketing logo | |
| Observed by | Star Wars fans |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | Celebrating Star Wars |
| Date | May 4 |
| Next time | May 4, 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 2011 |
| Related to | Geek Pride Day |
Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas.[1] Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977.[2][3]
The date originated from the pun "May the Fourth be with you", from the Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you."[1] Even though the holiday was not created or declared by Lucasfilm, many Star Wars fans have chosen to celebrate the holiday.[4] It has since been embraced by Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company as an annual celebration of Star Wars.
The release date of the original Star Wars movie, May 25, 1977, is celebrated by some as Geek Pride Day.[5]
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