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International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4, to honour firefighters for their service internationally, remember firefighters who lost their lives during service and…
International Firefighters' Day
Literary Day is observed annually on May 4 in Taiwan, in honor of the May Fourth Movement. It was first celebrated on this day in 1945, and its establishment was affected by the di…
May Fourth Movement commemorations: Literary Day (Republic of China)
Youth Day is a holiday celebrated annually on May 4 in the People's Republic of China, in honor of young people aged 14 and older. It was established to commemorate the 1919 May Fo…
May Fourth Movement commemorations: Youth Day (China)
The culture of Afghanistan has persisted for centuries and encompasses the cultural diversity of the nation. Afghanistan's culture is historically strongly connected to nearby Pers…
Remembrance Day for Martyrs and Disabled (Afghanistan)
Remembrance of the Dead is held annually on 4 May in the Netherlands. It commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have died…
Remembrance of the Dead (Netherlands)
This is a list of holidays in Latvia.
Restoration of Independence Day (Latvia)
Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas. Observance of the day spread…
Star Wars Day (International observance)
Public holidays in Fiji reflect the country's cultural diversity. Each major religion in Fiji has a public holiday dedicated to it. Also Fiji's major cities and towns hold annual c…
Youth Day (Fiji)
Angelus of Jerusalem, OCarm was a Catholic convert from Judaism and a religious priest of the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance.
Christian feast day: Angelus of Jerusalem
Aventinus was a hermit and friend of Thomas Becket. Living the life of a hermit in Tours, France, before being ordained a deacon by Thomas Becket, and subsequently accompanied him …
Christian feast day: Aventinus of Tours
Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name…
Christian feast day: Blessed Caterina Cittadini
Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country. In 1925, International Children's Day was first procl…
Children's Day (Japan, South Korea)
Edmund Ignatius Rice, F.P.M., C.F.C. was a Catholic missionary and educationalist who founded two institutes of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the P…
Christian feast day: Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice
Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Wise, was Prince-elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, who is mostly remembered for the protection given to his subject Martin Luther, the…
Christian feast day: Frederick the Wise (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod)
Gotthard, also known as Gothard or Godehard the Bishop, was a German bishop venerated as a saint.
Christian feast day: Gotthard of Hildesheim
Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name…
Christian feast day: Blessed Grzegorz Bolesław Frąckowiak
Hilary of Arles, also known by his Latin name Hilarius, was a bishop of Arles in Southern France. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Churc…
Christian feast day: Hilary of Arles
Jutta of Kulmsee, was a German member of the Third Order of Saint Francis.
Christian feast day: Jutta of Kulmsee
Stanisław Kazimierczyk was a Polish Catholic priest and a professed member of the Canons Regular of the Lateran. He became noted for his ardent devotions to both the Eucharist and …
Christian feast day: Stanisław Kazimierczyk
May 4 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - May 6
Christian feast day: May 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Constitution Day is a holiday to honour the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the const…
Constitution Day (Kyrgyzstan)
Europe Day is a day celebrating "peace and unity in Europe" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union.
Europe Day (Council of Europe)
Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities from which he is the main patron saint, including England, Eth…
Feast of al-Khadr or Saint George (Palestinian)
Indian Arrival Day is a holiday celebrated on various days in the nations of the Caribbean, Fiji, South Africa and Mauritius, commemorating the arrival of people from India and the…
Indian Arrival Day (Guyana)