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Life Day

Life Day is the Wookiee holiday celebrating family, joy, and harmony. Originating with the Star Wars Holiday Special, Life Day is celebrated on November 17 every year.

Life Day Observed at Walt Disney World

Join us Friday, November 10th at 8:45 PM ET as we observe Star Wars Life Day with a lightsaber meetup in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World in Florida! While sabers are welcome, Life Day Orbs and red Wookiee robes are strongly encouraged.

Life Day Celebration at Disneyland

Join us Friday, November 17th at 7:15 PM PT as we celebrate Star Wars Life Day with a lightsaber meetup in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in California! While sabers are welcome, Life Day Orbs and red Wookiee robes are strongly encouraged.

Chewbacca holding a Life Day orb in front of the X-Wing inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

What Is Star Wars Life Day?

Loosely based on American Thanksgiving, Life Day is November 17 every year. Within Star Wars, Wookiees gather around the Tree of Life on Kashyyyk and celebrate family, joy, and harmony. From its origin in the Star Wars Holiday Special to how fans celebrate today, learn everything there is to know about Life Day.