Bill Murray Day is now an official thing

Put the date in your diaries – September 5 is Bill Murray Day.

The star is so beloved by fans worldwide that he is to have a special day dedicated to him and his works at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.

On the day, film fans can attend free public screenings of three of the Oscar-nominated funnyman’s most-loved comedies – Stripes, Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters – ahead of the world premiere of the 63-year-old actor’s latest film, St Vincent, directed by Theodore Melfi.

Bill Murray is so beloved he now even has an official day (Ian West/PA)

Those who attend all three screenings can win tickets to walk the red carpet of the St Vincent premiere alongside Bill himself.

In St Vincent Bill plays a grumpy, hedonistic war veteran who befriends his young next door neighbour when he is struggling to cope with his parents’ divorce.

The Toronto International Film Festival, now in its 39th year, runs from September 4 to 14.