April holidays and observances to add to your 2024 calendar
During the month of April, flowers start to bloom, the sun peeks out, and whoopee cushions begin to appear on the chairs of unsuspecting family members and friends.
Spring is officially in full swing, and this month starts off with April Fool's Day, which provides ample opportunity to tell jokes and pull pranks to the best of your ability.
Get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures with outdoorsy holidays like National Walking Day, National Gardening Day, Go Fly a Kite Day, National Exercise Day, and National Picnic Day.
April is especially known for its spring showers, so it's no coincidence that National Find a Rainbow Day falls during the year's most rainy month.
If you'd rather stay warm and dry, April also has multiple homey holidays to keep you entertained indoors. Stay warm and cozy on National Self Care Day, National Pajama Day, and National Tea Day, or tackle some crafts and spring cleaning projects on National DIY Day, National Handmade Day, National Laundry Day, and National Get Organized Day.
Bakers, preheat your ovens: April also contains a multitude of delicious dessert holidays, including National Sourdough Bread Day, National Coffee Cake Day, National Peach Cobbler Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, and National Blueberry Pie Day, to name a few. (For those less skilled in the kitchen, National Hostess Twinkie Day offers a convenient store-bought alternative.)
Add these holidays to your calendar for a fun, fabulous April.
Daily holidays and observances in April 2024
April 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
April 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
April 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Film Score Day
National Find a Rainbow Day
National Inspiring Joy Day
National Tweed Day
April 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
April 5
Bell Bottoms Day
National Caramel Day
National Dandelion Day
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Self Care Day
National Walking Day
Peeps Day
April 6
California Poppy Day
Hostess Twinkie Day
National Açaí Bowl Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Library Day
National Pajama Day
National Student Athlete Day
National Tartan Day
April 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
April 8
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
National Empanada Day
National Zoo Lovers Day
April 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
April 10
Golfer’s Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Farm Animals Day
National Hug Your Dog Day
National Siblings Day
April 11
Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
National Barbershop Quartet Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Pet Day
April 12
Hamster Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Only Child Day
April 13
Celebrate Teen Literature Day
International Plant Appreciation Day
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Scrabble Day
April 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
April 15
National ASL Day
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
National Laundry Day
National Rubber Eraser Day
April 16
Good Deeds Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Orchid Day
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
Save the Elephant Day
April 17
Go Fly a Kite Day
International Bat Appreciation Day
International Haiku Poetry Day
National Banana Day
National Cheese Ball Day
National Crawfish Day
April 18
Adult Autism Awareness Day
National Animal Crackers Day
National Columnists' Day
National Exercise Day
April 19
National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
National Garlic Day
April 20
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Look Alike Day
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
National Record Store Day
Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21
National Chickpea Day
National Kindergarten Day
National Tea Day
World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 22
Earth Day
National Jelly Bean Day
Passover begins
April 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
April 24
National Bucket List Day
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 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
April 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
April 27
Marine Mammal Rescue Day
National Gummi Bear Day
National Independent Bookstore Day
National Tell A Story Day
World Design Day
April 28
Global Pay It Forward Day
National Blueberry Pie Day
National Pet Parents Day
National Superhero Day
Stop Food Waste Day
April 29
International Astronomy Day
International Dance Day
National Shrimp Scampi Day
National Zipper Day
World Veterinary Day
April 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
Weekly observances in April 2024
April 1 to 7: Be Kind to Spiders Week
April 3 to 9: National Public Health Week
April 4 to 9: National Wildlife Week
April 6 to 13: National Robotics Week
April 7 to 13: National Library Week
April 10 to 15: World Music Therapy Week
April 19 to 28: National Dance Week
April 21 to 27: National Volunteer Week, National Administrative Professionals Week
April 22 to 26: National Preservation Week
April 25 to 27: Gathering of Nations
Monthly observances in April 2024
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 Alcohol Awareness 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
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
School Library Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
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