
April is a month that features a variety of quirky and fun daily holidays, offering a chance to celebrate everything from food to creativity. For example, April 1st is widely recognized as April Fool’s Day, a day dedicated to playing harmless pranks on friends, family, and colleagues. The holiday is meant to bring laughter and light-hearted trickery into people’s lives, though it often leads to some creative and amusing moments. Whether through a simple prank or elaborate hoaxes, April Fool’s Day encourages people to embrace their playful side.
On April 7th, the world celebrates World Health Day, a day that raises awareness about global health issues and promotes well-being across nations. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) selects a theme related to health that becomes the focus of the day’s campaigns and activities. From mental health to environmental sustainability, World Health Day inspires people to take action toward living healthier lives and creating a healthier planet.
Another fun holiday is April 22nd, which marks Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. People around the world participate in activities that support environmental conservation, such as planting trees, cleaning up local parks, or educating others about climate change. Earth Day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment for future generations and encourages individuals to adopt more sustainable habits in their daily lives.
April 23rd celebrates National Picnic Day, a perfect occasion for gathering outdoors with friends and family to enjoy a meal in nature. Whether it’s a simple lunch in a local park or a more elaborate spread at the beach or mountains, National Picnic Day is all about relaxing in the great outdoors while sharing food and conversation. This holiday fosters appreciation for nature and offers an opportunity to unplug from digital devices while bonding with loved ones.
Finally, April 30th is celebrated as National Honesty Day, a day dedicated to promoting truthfulness and integrity. It encourages people to be open and honest in their communication, both with others and themselves. By celebrating National Honesty Day, individuals can reflect on the importance of honesty in building trust and strong relationships. Whether it’s sharing a difficult truth or simply being upfront in daily conversations, this holiday serves as a reminder of the value of being sincere.
April 1st
- April Fool’s Day
- Athiest Day
- Burrito Day (National) ~ 1st Thursday of April
- Fun at Work Day (International)
- Tatting Day (International)
April 2nd
- Children’s Book Day
- Good Friday ~ Date Varies
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (National)
- Reconciliation Day
- Walk to Work Day (National) ~ 1st Friday of April
April 3rd
- Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
- Find a Rainbow Day
- Tweed Day
- Party Day (World)
April 4th
- Easter Sunday ~ Date varies
- Hug a Newsman Day
- Rat Day (World)
- School Librarian Day
- Tell a Lie Day
- Walk Around Things Day
April 5th
- Dandelion Day (National)
- Deep Dish Pizza Day
- Dyngus Day
- Go for Broke Day
- Read a Road Map Day
April 6th
- California Poppy Day
- New Beer’s Eve
- Plan Your Epitaph Day
- Sorry Charlie Day
- Tartan Day (National)
- Teflon Day
April 7th
- Beaver Day (International)
- Beer Day (National)
- Caramel Popcorn Day
- Health Day (World)
- No Housework Day
- Walking Day (National)
April 8th
- All is Ours Day
- Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
- Zoo Lover’s Day
April 9th
- Name Yourself Day
- Winston Churchill Day
April 10th
- Farm Animals Day (National)
- Golfer’s Day
- Safety Pin Day
- Siblings Day (National)
April 11th
- Barbershop Quartet Day
- Eight Track Tape Day
- Pet Day (National)
- Submarine Day (National)
- Teach Children to Save Day (National) ~ date Varies
April 12th
- Big Wind Day
- Grilled Cheese Day
- Human Space Flight Day (International)
- Library Workers Day (National) ~ The Tuesday of Library Week
- Licorice Day (National)
- Ramadan (begins at sundown) ~ Date Varies
- Russian Cosmonaut Day
- Walk on Your Wild Side Day
April 13th
- Peach Cobbler Day (National)
- Plant Appreciation Day (International)
- Scrabble Day
April 14th
- Be Kind to Lawyers Day (International)
- Bookmobile Day (National) ~ 2nd Wednesday in April
- Cake and Cunningulus Day
- Dolphin Day (National)
- Ex Spouse Day
- Look up at the Sky Day
- Moment of Laughter Day (International)
- Pecan Day (National)
- Reach as High as You Can Day
April 15th
- Art Day (World)
- High Five Day (National) ~ 3rd Thursday of April
- Rubber Eraser Day
- Take a Wild Guess Day
- That Sucks Day
- Titanic Remembrance Day
April 16th
- Bean Counter Day (National)
- Eggs Benedict Day (National)
- Librarian Day (National)
- Mushroom Day
- Save the Elephant Day
- Stress Awareness Day (National) ~ 1st workday after Tax Day
- Wear Pajamas to Work Day
April 17th
- Bat Appreciation Day
- Blah, Blah, Blah Day
- Cheeseball Day (National)
- Circus Day (World) ~ 3rd Saturday in April
- Haiku Poetry Day (International)
- Herbalist Day
- Husband Appreciation Day ~ 3rd Saturday in April
- Record Store Day ~ 3rd Saturday in April
April 18th
- High Five Day ~ 3rd Thursday in April
- Juggler’s Day (International)
- Newspaper Columnists Day
- Pet Owner’s Independence Day
April 19th
- Bicycle Day
- Garlic Day (National)
- Hanging Out Day (National)
- Patriots’ Day ~ 3rd Monday of April
April 20th
- Chinese Language Day
- Lima Bean Respect Day
- Look Alike Day
- Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21st
- Administrative Professionals Day
- Executive Admin’s Day
- Kindergarten Day
- Secretary’s Day
April 22nd
- Earth Day (US)
- Girl Scout Leader Day
- Jelly Bean Day (National)
- Take Your Daughter to Work Day ~ 4th Thursday of April
April 23rd
- English Muffin Day (National)
- Laboratory Day (World)
- Lover’s Day
- Take a Chance Day
- Zucchini Bread Day (National)
April 24th
- Pig in a Blanket Day
April 25th
- DNA Day (National)
- East Meets West Day
- Penguin Day (World)
April 26th
- Hug an Australian Day
- Pretzel Day (National)
- Richter Scale Day
April 27th
- Babe Ruth Day
- Morse Code Day
- Prime Rib Day (National)
- Tell a Story Day
April 28th
- Astronomy Day (International)
- Great Poetry Reading Day
- Kiss Your Mate Day
April 29th
- Dance Day (International)
- Grocery Day
- Shrimp Scampi Day (National)
- Zipper Day (National)
April 30th
- Arbor Day ~ Last Friday of April
- Hairstyle Appreciation Day
- Honesty Day (National)
- Jazz Day (International)
- Mahjong Day (National)
- Raisin Day (National)