Star Wars Day
How many days until Star Wars Day 2027?
Updated Oct 12, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Tuesday, May 4, 2027 and updates every second in your own timezone. May the Fourth be with you: fans celebrate Star Wars every 4 May, a pun on the films' famous line, with new releases and sales landing the same day.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Star Wars Day 2028 without anything needing to change.
Star Wars Day 2027 at a glance
| Date | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Tuesday |
| Days remaining | 204 |
| Weeks remaining | 29 weeks, 1 day |
| Months remaining | 6 months, 22 days |
| Weekends to go | 29 |
| Fridays to go | 29 |
| Sleeps | 204 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 146 |
| Hours remaining | 4,896 |
| Last time | Monday, May 4, 2026 (161 days ago) |
| Next year | Thursday, May 4, 2028 |
When is Star Wars Day in future years?
Star Wars Day always falls on May 4. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars Day 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | 204 |
| Star Wars Day 2028 | May 4, 2028 | Thursday | 570 |
| Star Wars Day 2029 | May 4, 2029 | Friday | 935 |
| Star Wars Day 2030 | May 4, 2030 | Saturday | 1,300 |
| Star Wars Day 2031 | May 4, 2031 | Sunday | 1,665 |
| Star Wars Day 2032 | May 4, 2032 | Tuesday | 2,031 |
Star Wars Day 2027 questions
What day does Star Wars Day fall on in 2027?
Star Wars Day 2027 falls on a Tuesday — Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
How many weeks until Star Wars Day?
There are about 29 weeks and 1 day left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Star Wars Day?
Roughly 4,896 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Star Wars Day?
29 weekends and 29 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Star Wars Day itself. That is 146 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Star Wars Day?
204 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
How long ago was Star Wars Day 2026?
Star Wars Day 2026 was on Monday, May 4, 2026, 161 days ago.
When is Star Wars Day in 2028?
Star Wars Day lands on Thursday, May 4, 2028.
How many months until Star Wars Day?
About 7 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Star Wars Day always on the same date?
Star Wars Day always falls on May 4. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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