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First Contact Day

📅 Monday, April 5, 2027 at 00:00:00 UTC

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First Contact Day (International observance)

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About First Contact Day

First Contact Day is an international observance celebrated on April 5th each year. This day is inspired by the science fiction franchise Star Trek, specifically the events surrounding the fictional first contact between humans and extraterrestrial life. The observance encourages discussions about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and the implications of such contact on humanity.

The concept of First Contact Day originated from the Star Trek universe, where it marks the day when humans first made contact with the Vulcans in 2063. Fans of the franchise celebrate this day by hosting events, discussions, and screenings of Star Trek episodes and films that explore themes of space exploration and interspecies communication.

First Contact Day serves as a reminder of humanity's curiosity about the universe and the potential for future encounters with intelligent life. It promotes a sense of unity and hope for peaceful coexistence among different species, whether real or imagined.

As the observance grows in popularity, various communities around the world participate in activities that reflect the spirit of exploration and discovery, making it a unique celebration for science fiction enthusiasts and the general public alike.

Key facts

First observed: 2001
Frequency: Annual
Date: April 5

Official resources

Wikipedia - First Contact Day

Frequently asked questions about First Contact Day.

First Contact Day is observed on April 5 each year.

It celebrates the fictional first contact between humans and extraterrestrial life from the Star Trek universe.

Fans celebrate by hosting events, discussions, and screenings related to Star Trek and themes of space exploration.

It is an informal observance and not officially recognized by any government.

Themes include exploration, discovery, and the potential for peaceful coexistence with other species.

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Abidjan	Mon 00:00:00
Addis Ababa	Mon 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Mon 00:00:00
Alexandria	Mon 00:00:00
Ankara	Mon 00:00:00
Baghdad	Mon 00:00:00
Bangkok	Mon 00:00:00
Beijing	Mon 00:00:00
Bengaluru	Mon 00:00:00
Bogota	Mon 00:00:00
Cairo	Mon 00:00:00
Cape Town	Mon 00:00:00
Chongqing	Mon 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Mon 00:00:00
Delhi	Mon 00:00:00
Dhaka	Mon 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Mon 00:00:00
Hanoi	Mon 00:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City	Mon 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Mon 00:00:00
Istanbul	Mon 00:00:00
Jakarta	Mon 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Mon 00:00:00
Kano	Mon 00:00:00
Karachi	Mon 00:00:00
Khartoum	Mon 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Mon 00:00:00
Lagos	Mon 00:00:00
Lahore	Mon 00:00:00
Lima	Mon 00:00:00
London	Mon 00:00:00
Luanda	Mon 00:00:00
Melbourne	Mon 00:00:00
Mexico City	Mon 00:00:00
Moscow	Mon 00:00:00
Mumbai	Mon 00:00:00
New York City	Mon 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Mon 00:00:00
Riyadh	Mon 00:00:00
Saint Petersburg	Mon 00:00:00
Santiago	Mon 00:00:00
Seoul	Mon 00:00:00
Shanghai	Mon 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Mon 00:00:00
Singapore	Mon 00:00:00
Sydney	Mon 00:00:00
São Paulo	Mon 00:00:00
Tehran	Mon 00:00:00
Tokyo	Mon 00:00:00

First Contact Day start times in different countries:

🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne Mon 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne Mon 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie Mon 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon Mon 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Mon 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Mon 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni Mon 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie Mon 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande Mon 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte Mon 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie Mon 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud	Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie	Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne	Mon 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine	Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil	Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine	Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne	Mon 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie	Mon 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon	Mon 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique	Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Mon 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria	Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Mon 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni	Mon 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie	Mon 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande	Mon 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte	Mon 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie	Mon 00:00:00