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The May the Fourth be With You lightsaber meetup hosted by the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Star Wars Day in 2022

May the 4th Be With You: What Is Star Wars Day?

A pun on may the Force be with you, May the Fourth is arguably the most popular celebration within the Star Wars fandom. What started as an unofficial fan holiday is now celebrated by Lucasfilm and the Disney Parks. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating Star Wars Day.

Rey and Chewbacca walking through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at dusk

What Is Star Wars Month? (Updated for 2024)

Have you heard of Star Wars Month? Since the early 90s, fans have called May Star Wars Month. For the last several years Disney has used the term to promote special events, especially at Disneyland Park in California. Here is everything you need to know about the history of Star Wars Month.

The explosion of Death Star II in Return of the Jedi. Celebrate a Star Wars Happy New Year by counting down to your favorite moments in the films. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Happy New Year Star Wars Style: Midnight Countdown Movie Start Times

Instead of counting down to midnight by watching a ball drop, celebrate with some of the most climatic moments in Star Wars. From the destruction of the Death Star to Order 66 to Palpatine’s final demise, here is exactly when to press play to ring in the new year with your favorite Star Wars moments.

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.

A promotional image from Season 4 of Star Wars: Rebels shows the silhouette of the entire Ghost crew on Lothal. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is Rebels Remembered Day?

Rebels Remembered Day is the unofficial fan celebration of the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. Celebrated on March 5th, the day allows fans to celebrate the characters and stories. Here is everything you need to know about #RebelsRemebered, from its origins as a social media celebration to the panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago.

A screenshot of Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars Final Season episode “Shattered”, which aired on Disney+ on May 1, 2020 (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is Ahsoka Tano Day?

Ahsoka Tano Day is the fan celebration of the beloved Star Wars character. Ahsoka Day is celebrated annually on January 29th to honor her legacy and recognize her impact on the Star Wars universe. Here is everything you need to know about how and when to celebrate Ahsoka Tano Day.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, two of the many Jedi Masters that used the phrase may the force be with you (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is the Response to May the Force Be With You?

May the Force be with you is one of the most iconic phrases in movie history. But do you know the best way to respond? Here is the best way to reply when someone says may the Force be with you. Plus, we explain what it means and first time it appears in Star Wars.