Star Wars Day 2024 – Saturday, May 4! Every year the 4th of May has been turned into the celebration of the famous Star Wars Day. It’s not surprising since the word itself has become a sort of legendary catchphrase! It does not matter much whether you are a fan of Star Wars or Star Trek or simply a sci-fi aficionado, you will have to agree with the universal appeal of the infamous Star Wars on pop-culture! May 4 of each year is designated as National Star Wars Day, and people don’t forget to greet each other with the famous phrase from the movie “May the Fourth be with you” or “May the Force be with you.”
“May the Fourth be with you” was used for the first time by Margaret Thatcher’s political party to congratulate her on her election on May 4th, 1979, and the saying quickly caught on. On May 4, the day she took office, the Conservative Party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News, which read, “May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.”
When is Star Wars Day 2024 USA?
Saturday, May 4 is the official celebration date of Happy Star Wars Day 2024 in the United States (USA).

History of Star Wars Day:
George Lucas the famous director and writer of the epic soap opera titled as “Star Wars” became an overnight sensation and turned into a cult classic since then! It was premiered in the year 1977 and even after 40 years, it remains one of the most appealing and remembered film series of all time. Till these days. Sequels are being made. Many of the famous movies and directors today have been inspired by the making of the movies and took that inspiration for their own franchises and movies.
The first celebration of the Day took place in the year 2001 at Toronto Underground Cinema. This was the first official Star Wars Day celebration and there was the arrangement of festivities which included a costume contest, movie marathon as well as some other prize contest, quizzes, trivia zone, etc. for the enjoyment of the fans. Since then onwards, Star Wars Day has gained popularity and momentum around the world.
How to celebrate Star Wars Day 2024?
Star Wars itself is such a viral and humongous topic, that the ways of celebrating the day are surely endless. The way you might want to celebrate depends on the cultural dynamic of your country. If you are a longtime fan of the franchise, then you would surely love attending Star Wars events around the world. Or could simply go for arranging trivia games, movie marathons, costume design and snacks named as Star Wars characters in your home with your close buddies. Among many of the ideas that are available to you, choose one that makes you happy and feels like tremendous fun.
Why did we love to celebrate Star Wars Day?
Star Wars stands for hope, for love, for healing and so many more. It also is a pioneer in bringing revolutionary changes in the world of movie-making and inspired many people in the world. The movies are symbolic in nature and are open to various interpretations. It’s no wonder why it is such a world-wide sensation even after all these years.
Happy National Star Wars Day Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Images, Memes, Gif, Greetings, Sayings, Status, Captions 2024
Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. – Yoda
I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe. — Jango Fett
Never tell me the odds! — Han Solo
Your focus determines your reality. – Qui-Gon Jinn
To die for one’s people is a great sacrifice. To live for one’s people, an even greater sacrifice. I choose to live for my people. — Riyo Chuchi
You can’t stop the change, any more than you can stop the suns from setting. — Shmi Skywalker
If you define yourself by your power to take life, your desire to dominate, to possess, then you have nothing. — Obi-Wan Kenobi
In my experience, there is no such thing as luck. – Obi-Wan Kenobi
An object cannot make you good or evil. The temptation of power, forbidden knowledge, and even the desire to do good can lead some down that path. But only you can change yourself. — Bendu
Every time I walked away from something I wanted to forget, I told myself it was for a cause that I believed in. A cause that was worth it. Without that, we’re lost. — Cassian Andor
So this is how liberty dies…with thunderous applause. – Padmé Amidala
Who’s the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him? — Obi-Wan Kenobi
You’re not the only one who lost everything. Some of us just decided to do something about it. — Cassian Andor
We’ll take the next chance. And the next. On and on until we win … or the chances are spent. — Jyn Erso
Be careful not to choke on your aspirations. – Darth Vader
You will know when you are calm, at peace, passive. A Jedi uses the force for knowledge and defense, never for attack. – Yoda
Women always figure out the truth. Always. – Han Solo
I have lived long enough to see the same eyes in different people. – Maz Kanata
Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. – Yoda
We seem to be made to suffer. It’s our lot in life. – C-3PO
Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. — Yoda
In time, the suffering of your people will persuade you to see our point of view. – Nute Gunray
If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine. – Obi-Wan Kenobi
You are unwise to lower your defenses! – Darth Vader
Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will… — Yoda
Attachment is forbidden. Possession is forbidden. Compassion, which I would define as unconditional love, is essential to a Jedi’s life. So you might say, that we are encouraged to love. – Anakin Skywalker
Let go of your hate. – Luke Skywalker
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. — Chancellor Palpatine
A tyrant can make anything seem to be ‘the will of the people.’ – Princess Leia
Mind what you have learned. Save you it can. — Yoda
I find your lack of faith disturbing. — Darth Vader
There’s always a bigger fish. — Qui-Gon Jinn
To defeat your enemy, you have to understand them. — Ahsoka Tano
If there’s a bright center to the universe, you’re on the planet that it’s farthest from. — Luke Skywalker
The Force will be with you … always. — Obi-Wan Kenobi
A Jedi gains power through understanding and a Sith gains understanding through power. – Palpatine
If no mistake have you made, yet losing you are… a different game you should play. — Yoda
The Force is neither light nor dark, master nor slave, but a balance between extremes. — Lanoree Brock
You know what I always say… speak softly and drive a big tank. — Hondo Ohnaka
To be Jedi is to face the truth, and choose. Give off light, or darkness, Padawan. Be a candle or the night. – Yoda
The belonging you seek is not behind you … it is ahead. — Maz Kanata
There’s no mystical energy field that controls my destiny. — Han Solo
Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them. — Obi-Wan Kenobi
Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. — Yoda
What chance do we have? The question is ‘What choice.’ – Jyn Erso
I fear nothing. For all is as the Force wills it. — Chirrut Imwe
The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together. — Obi-Wan Kenobi
In a dark place, we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way. – Yoda
He became so powerful, that the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power…which, eventually of course, he did. – Palpatine
I’m being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do, but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it. Will you help me? – Kylo Ren
Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. — Obi-Wan Kenobi
What is the celebration date of National Star Wars Day?
Year | Date | Day |
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2022 | May 4 | Wednesday |
2023 | May 4 | Thursday |
2024 | May 4 | Saturday |
2025 | May 4 | Sunday |
2026 | May 4 | Monday |
Conclusion:
Let the force be with us so that we can continue to celebrate the amazing day with never-ending enthusiasm in the years to come!
General Disclaimer: Every year, the United States celebrated over 1,600 National Days. So, Don’t miss a single Celebration Day. Chill, Enjoy, and Celebrate Every Day with National Day Time!