There Are a Ton of April Holidays and Observances in 2024—and We’re Not Fooling!
April Holidays and Observances
While we just celebrated two bigger holidays in March—St. Patrick's Day and Easter—there are actually plenty of April holidays and observances for 2024 as well. From Tax Day and April Fools' Day (watch out for gags and hoaxes!), to Passover and the continuation of Ramadan, to honoring everything from nuts to libraries to eight tracks (seriously!), and more, there is plenty to celebrate or observe in April.
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What major holidays are in April?
This year, Ramadan and Passover are the main major holidays occurring in April. While Ramadan started during the previous month on Sunday, March 10, it runs until Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, 2024, and concludes at sundown on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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Is April 4, 2024, a holiday?
There are a couple of holidays that fall on April 4, 2024—they include National Hug a Newsperson Day and National Walk Around Things Day.
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Is there a holiday on April 15, 2024?
Jackie Robinson Day lands on Monday, April 15, 2024.
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April Daily Holidays and Observances
April 1
April Fools' Day
Easter Monday
Edible Book Day
Fossil Fools Day
International Fun at Work Day
Library Snap Shot Day
Lupus Alert Day
National Fun Day
National Greeting Card Day
National Loyal Day
National One Cent Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
National Trombone Players Day
Nature Day
Reading Is Fun Day
St. Stupid Day
Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action
U.S. Air Force Academy Day
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April 2
World Autism Awareness Day/Autism Acceptance Day/Autism Awareness Day
National Children's Picture Book Day
International Fact-Checking Day
National DIY Day
National Ferret Day
National Love Your Produce Manager Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
National Reconciliation Day
National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month's Day of Action
April 3
A Drop of Water is a Grain of Gold
Day of Hope
Don't Go to Work Unless it's Fun Day
Independent Artist Day
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Film Score Day
National Find a Rainbow Day
National Inspiring Joy Day
National Tweed Day
National Walking Day
Pony Express Day
Weed Out Hate Day
World Cloud Security Day
World Party Day
April 4
404 Day
International Carrot Day
International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
National Alcohol Screening Day
National Burrito Day
National Cordon Bleu Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day
National Vitamin C Day
National Walk Around Things Day
Qingming Festival
School Librarian Day
Tell a Lie Day
World Rat Day
April 5
Bell Bottoms Day
Go For Broke Day
Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
International Day of Conscience
National Body Care Day
National Caramel Day
National Dandelion Day
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Flash Drive Day
National Peeps Day
National Self Care Day
Read a Road Map Day
Walk to Work Day
April 6
Army Day
California Poppy Day
Drowsy Driver Awareness Day
Every Day is Tag Day
Fresh Tomato Day
International Pillow Fight Day
Jump Over Things Day
Laylat al-Qadr
National Acai Bowl Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Carbonara Day
National Employee Benefits Day
National Handmade Day
National Library Day
National Love Our Children Day
National Pajama Day
National Siamese Cat
National Sorry Charlie Day
National Student-Athlete Day
National Tartan Day
National Teflon Day
National Twinkie Day
New Beer's Eve
Plan Your Epitaph Day
April 7
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
International Beaver Day
Make the First Move Day
National Coffee Cake Day
National Girl Me Too Day
National Geologists Day
National No Housework Day
Public Television Day
World Health Day
April 8
Draw a Bird Day
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
International Kids Yoga Day
International Pageant Day
International Romani Day
National All Is Ours Day
National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
National Empanada Day
National Zoo Lovers Day
Step Into the Spotlight Day
April 9
Eid al-Fitr starts
International ASMR Day
International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
National Gin and Tonic Day
National Library Workers Day
National Mature Women’s Day
National Name Yourself Day
National Unicorn Day
National Winston Churchill Day
Ramadan Ends
April 10
Eid al-Fitr
Global Work From Home Day
Golfer’s Day
International Safety Pin Day
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Farm Animals Day
National Hug Your Dog Day
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
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April 11
National Barbershop Quartet Day
Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse
National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
National Eight Track Tape Day
National Marketing Operations Appreciation Day
National Parkinson’s Day
National Submarine Day
April 12
National Big Wind Day
Day of Silence
D.E.A.R. Day
Hamster Day
International Day for Human Space Flight
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Licorice Day
National Only Child Day
Teak Awareness Day
Walk on Your Wild Side Day
Yuri's Night
April 13
FND Awareness Day
International Plant Appreciation Day
National Catch and Release Day
National Make Lunch Count Day
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Scrabble Day
National Silly Earring Day
Thomas Jefferson Day
April 14
Air Force Reserve Birthday
Children with Alopecia Day
Good Deeds Day
International Moment of Laughter Day
National Dolphin Day
National Donate a Book Day
National Ex-Spouse Day
National Gardening Day
National Look Up at the Sky Day
National Pecan Day
National Reach as High as You Can Day
Pan American Day
Perfume Day
April 15
Jackie Robinson Day
National Anime Day
National ASL Day
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
National Laundry Day
National That Sucks Day
National Rubber Eraser Day
Take a Wild Guess Day
Tax Day
Universal Day of Culture
World Art Day
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April 16
Day of the Mushroom
National Bean Counter Day
National Cash Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Librarian Day
National Orchid Day
National Reveal the Genius Within Day
Selena Day
Wear Pajamas to Work Day
World Semicolon Day
World Voice Day
April 17
Blah Blah Blah Day
Ford Mustang Day
Herbalist Day
International Bat Appreciation Day
International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter
Malbec World Day
National Banana Day
National Cheese Ball Day
National Crawfish Day
National Haiku Day
No Limits for Deaf Children Day
World Circus Day
World Hemophilia Day
Youth Homelessness Matters Day
April 18
Adult Autism Awareness Day
Celebrate Teen Literature Day
College Student Grief Awareness Day
Education and Sharing Day
International Jugglers Day
National Animal Crackers Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day
National Exercise Day
National High Five Day
National Piñata Day
National Velociraptor Awareness Day
Pet Owners Independence Day
World Amateur Radio Day
April 19
Humorous Day
National Amaretto Day
National Cat Lady Day
National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
National Poker Day
Poetry & The Creative Mind Day
Refresh Your Goals Day
Rice Ball Day
Sylvester the Cat Birthday
April 20
Chinese Language Day
Husband Appreciation Day
Lima Bean Respect Day
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Look-Alike Day
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
Record Store Day
Volunteer Recognition Day
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April 21
Big Word Day
Go Fly a Kite Day
Keep Off the Grass Day
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
National Kindergarten Day
National Pet CBD day
National Yellow Bat Day
Thank You for Libraries Day
World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 22
April Showers Day
Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day
International Mother Earth Day
National Jellybean Day
Passover Begins
April 23
Army Reserve Birthday
International English Language Day
Movie Theatre Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
National Email Day
National English Muffin Day
National Lost Dog Awareness Day
National Lover's Day
National Picnic Day
St. George's Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Take a Chance Day
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
World Book Day
World Laboratory Day
World Table Tennis Day
April 24
Denim Day
International Guide Dog Day
National Pigs In a Blanket Day
National Skipping Day
Scream Day
World Day for Animals in Laboratories
World Stationery Day
April 25
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
International Delegate’s Day
International Financial Independence Awareness Day
International Noise Awareness Day
License Plate Day
Love Your Thighs Day
National Hug a Plumber Day
National Lingerie Day
National Mani-Pedi Day
National Zucchini Bread Day
National Telephone Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
World Malaria Day
World Penguin Day
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April 26
Alien Day
Audubon Day
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
National Arbor Day
National Dissertation Day
National Garage Day
National Hairball Awareness Day
National Help a Horse Day
National Kids and Pets Day
National No Makeup Day
Richter Scale Day
Stop Food Waste Day
World Burlesque Day
World Women’s Wellness Day
April 27
Autism Super Mom Day
Eeyore’s Birthday
Independent Bookstore Day
International Sculpture Day
Marine Mammal Rescue Day
Morse Code Day
National Day of Puppetry
National Devil Dog Day
National Go Birding Day
National Prime Rib Day
National Tell a Story Day
Save the Frogs Day
Teach Children To Save Day
Woody Woodpecker Day
World Healing Day
World Veterinary Day
April 28
Global Pay It Forward Day
Great Poetry Reading Day
National Blueberry Pie Day
National BraveHearts Day
National Cubicle Day
National Pet Parents Day
National Superhero Day
Occupational Safety & Health Day
Workers' Memorial Day
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 29
International Dance Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Shrimp Scampi Day
National Supply Chain Day
National Zipper Day
National Kiss of Hope Day
Poem In Your Pocket Day
Viral Video Day
World Wish Day
April 30
Day of the Child
Hairstyle Appreciation Day
Healthy Kids Day
Honesty Day
International Jazz Day
Last day of Passover
Mr. Potato Head Day
National Animal Advocacy Day
National Bubble Tea Day
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Mahjong Day
National Military Brat Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
National Rebuilding Day
National Sarcoidosis Day
National Tabby Day
National Tie Dye Day
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April Weekly Holidays and Observances
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week (April 1-7)
National Public Health Week (April 1-7)
National Window Safety Week (April 1-7)
National Student Employment Week (April 7-13)
Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 14-20)
National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13)
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 14-20)
National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19)
Undergraduate Research Week (April 19-23)
National Library Week (April 7-13)
Administrative Professionals Week (April 21-27)
Every Kid Healthy Week (April 22-26)
National Infant Immunization Week (April 22-29)
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April Monthly Holidays and Observances
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Canine Fitness Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Couple Appreciation Month
National Decorating Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Fair Housing Month
Financial Literacy Month
National Fresh Celery Month
Global Astronomy Month
National Garden Month
International Guitar Month
National Month of Hope
National Humor Month
IBS Month
National Internship Awareness Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Month of the Military Child
Move More Month
National Multiple Birth Awareness Month
Parkinson's Awareness Month
National Pecan Month
National Poetry Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Records and Information Management Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month
Stress Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
Next, check out May holidays!
