Celebrate April With These Unique Holidays Happening in 2024
Everyone knows the term "April showers bring May flowers," but in reality, the month is more than just a rainy season! In fact, depending on where you live, April can bring out the most marvelous parts of spring. Of course, that includes delightful flowers that are already making appearances here and there. What's even more exciting about April is that it's a month full of celebration, holidays, and observances.
If you're scratching your head trying to figure out just what that means, rest assured there's more than just April Fools' Day (when clever pranks and hilarious jokes take center stage). Have you heard of National Sourdough Bread Day and National Pretzel Day? (Yum!) There's also entire days dedicated to oatmeal cookies, table tennis, and even a dog parent appreciation day. You might also recognize the start of Passover, Earth Day, and Eid-Al-Fitr. Technically speaking, April as a whole is National Pickleball Month! So, if you're always looking for something new to celebrate, then read on! Below is a hefty list of all of the holidays and observances that April has to offer.
April Daily Holidays and Observances
Apr. 1: April Fools’ Day, International Pillow Fight Day, National Fun Day, National Greeting Card Day, National Handmade Day, National One Cent Day, National Sourdough Bread Day
Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day, National DIY Day, National Ferret Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Reconciliation Day, Nature Day, World Autism Awareness Day
Apr. 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day, National Film Score Day, National Find a Rainbow Day, National Inspiring Joy Day, National Tweed Day
Apr. 4: International Carrot Day, National Burrito Day, National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day, National Hug a Newsperson Day, National School Librarian Day, National Vitamin C Day
Apr. 5: Bell Bottoms Day, National Caramel Day, National Dandelion Day, National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Self Care Day, National Walking Day, Peeps Day
Apr. 6: California Poppy Day, Hostess Twinkie Day, National Açaí Bowl Day, National Burrito Day, National Caramel Popcorn Day, National Library Day, National Pajama Day, National Student Athlete Day, National Tartan Day
Apr. 7: National Beer Day, National Coffee Cake Day, National Geologists Day, National No Housework Day, National Pet Health Insurance Day, Public Television Day, Walk to Work Day
Apr. 8: International Feng Shui Awareness Day, National Empanada Day, National Zoo Lovers Day
Apr. 9: Eid-Al-Fitr, End of Ramadan, National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day, National Cherish an Antique Day, National Library Workers Day, National Name Yourself Day, National Unicorn Day
Apr. 10: Golfer’s Day, National Encourage a Young Writer Day, National Farm Animals Day, National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day
Apr. 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day, National Barbershop Quartet Day, National Cheese Fondue Day, National Pet Day
Apr. 12: Hamster Day, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Only Child Day
Apr. 13: Celebrate Teen Literature Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National, Peach Cobbler Day, National Scrabble Day
Apr. 14: International Kids Yoga Day, National Dolphin Day, National Donate a Book Day, National Gardening Day, National Look Up at the Sky Day, National Pecan Day
Apr. 15: National ASL Day, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day, National Laundry Day, National Rubber Eraser Day
Apr. 16: Good Deeds Day, National Eggs Benedict Day, National Orchid Day, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, Save the Elephant Day
Apr. 17: Go Fly a Kite Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, International Haiku Poetry Day, National Banana Day, National Cheese Ball Day, National Crawfish Day
Apr. 18: Adult Autism Awareness Day, National Animal Crackers Day, National Columnists' Day, National Exercise Day
Apr. 19: National Dog Parent Appreciation Day, National Garlic Day
Apr. 20: National Cheddar Fries Day, National Look Alike Day, National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, National Record Store Day, Volunteer Recognition Day
Apr. 21: National Chickpea Day, National Kindergarten Day, National Tea Day, World Creativity and Innovation Day
Apr. 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day, Passover begins
Apr. 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National English Muffin Day, National Lost Dogs Awareness Day, National Picnic Day, National Take a Chance Day, Shakespeare Day, World Book Day, World Table Tennis Day
Apr. 24: National Bucket List Day, National Pigs in a Blanket Day
Apr. 25: National DNA Day, National Mani-Pedi Day, National Plumbers Day, National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, National Telephone Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, School Bus Drivers’ Day, World Penguin Day
Apr. 26: Administrative Professionals Day, Arbor Day, Denim Day, Get Organized Day, International Guide Dog Day, National Audubon Day, National Help a Horse Day, National Kids and Pets Day, National Pretzel Day, World Stationery Day
Apr. 27: Marine Mammal Rescue Day, National Gummi Bear Day, National Independent Bookstore Day, National Tell A Story Day, World Design Day
Apr. 28: Global Pay It Forward Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, National Pet Parents Day, National Superhero Day, Stop Food Waste Day
Apr. 29: International Astronomy Day, International Dance Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day, National Zipper Day, World Veterinary Day
Apr. 30: International Jazz Day, National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, National Bubble Tea Day, National Honesty Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Raisin Day, National Therapy Animal Day, National Tie Dye Day, Passover ends
April Weekly Holidays and Observances
Be Kind to Spiders Week (Apr. 1— 7)
National Public Health Week (Apr. 3 — 9)
National Wildlife Week (Apr. 4 — 9)
National Robotics Week (Apr. 6 — 13)
National Library Week (Apr. 7 — 13)
World Music Therapy Week (Apr. 10 — 15)
National Dance Week (Apr. 19 — 28)
National Volunteer Week, National Administrative Professionals Week (Apr. 21 — 27)
National Preservation Week (Apr. 22 — 26)
Gathering of Nations (Apr. 25 — 27)
April Monthly Holidays and Observances
Autism Awareness Month
Canine Fitness Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Counseling Awareness Month
Dog Appreciation Month
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Filipino Food Month
Global Astronomy Month
International Guitar Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Move More Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
National BLT Sandwich Month
National Brunch Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Donate Life Awareness Month
National Financial Literacy Month
National Garden Month
National Garlic Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
National Inventor's Month
National Kite Month
National Month of Hope
National Pecan Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
National Pickleball Month
National Poetry Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Stress Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
National Woodworking Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
School Library Month
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