Star Wars Day — May 4 — is a pseudo holiday for fans like Kel Spoering, especially when she may be able to thank Star Wars for her existence. “May the 4th” has been calendared as Star Wars Day because of its punny reference to the science fiction franchise’s iconic phrase, “May the Force be with you.”
May the 4th (be with you): Why Star Wars has stuck with fans
May 4, 2026 | 2:08 PM