Celebrate April With These Unique Holidays Happening in 2024 (2024)

There's always something to celebrate!

By Josiah Soto

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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Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.

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Celebrate April With These Unique Holidays Happening in 2024? ›

Many people begin their April with April Fools' Day. World Autism Awareness Day, Earth Day, and Arbor Day also occur in April. What are some observances in April? In the United States, April celebrates the outdoors with National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week.

What special holiday is in April? ›

Many people begin their April with April Fools' Day. World Autism Awareness Day, Earth Day, and Arbor Day also occur in April. What are some observances in April? In the United States, April celebrates the outdoors with National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week.

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  • Apr. 1 (first Monday in April): Sweet Potato Day.
  • Apr. 6 (first Saturday in April): International Pillow Fight Day.
  • Apr. 7: National No Housework Day.
  • Apr. 10: Gopher Tortoise Day (Florida)
  • Apr. 17: Blah, Blah, Blah Day.
  • Apr. 21 (third Sunday in April): Go Fly a Kite Day.
  • Apr. 26: National Richter Scale Day.
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What is special about April 2, 2024? ›

APRIL 2, 2024 | NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY | NATIONAL RECONCILIATION DAY | SAAM DAY OF ACTION | NATIONAL FERRET DAY - National Day Calendar.

What does the month of April celebrate? ›

There are several awareness months celebrated in April — though the five that often get the most attention include Stress Awareness Month, Earth Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, Arab American Heritage Month, and Autism Acceptance Month.

What holiday is April 10, 2024? ›

It's Global Work From Home Day, National Library Outreach Day, World Baton Twirling Day, International Day of Pink, National Hug Your Dog Day… and much more!

What holiday is April 15, 2024? ›

APRIL 15, 2024 | NATIONAL TAKE A WILD GUESS DAY | NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY | PURPLE UP! DAY | NATIONAL GLAZED SPIRAL HAM DAY | NATIONAL TITANIC REMEMBRANCE DAY | NATIONAL RUBBER ERASER DAY | NATIONAL TAX DAY.

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National days on Wed Apr 24th, 2024. It's Scream Day, World Day For Animals In Laboratories, National Skipping Day, National Administrative Professionals Day, International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace… and much more!

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Holidays in April 2024

Odisha Day: On April 1st, Odisha celebrates its formation as a separate province in British India. It's a day filled with joyous activities like cultural programs and competitions. Ram Navami: This Hindu festival, observed on April 17th, honors the birth of Lord Rama.

What holiday is April 9, 2024? ›

APRIL 9, 2024 | NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY | NATIONAL NAME YOURSELF DAY | NATIONAL CHERISH AN ANTIQUE DAY | NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY | NATIONAL WINSTON CHURCHILL DAY | NATIONAL UNICORN DAY | NATIONAL CHINESE ALMOND COOKIE DAY.

What holiday is April 5 2024? ›

Long Weekend Holidays in April 2024 in India

Friday, April 5, 2024: Jamat-ul-Vida. Saturday, April 6, 2024: Shabr-i-Qadr. Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Is 2024 a special year? ›

2024 is a Leap Year, which means here is an extra day in February.

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National days on Wed Apr 3rd, 2024. It's World Cloud Security Day, National Protocol Officer's Week, National Biomechanics Day, Independent Artist Day™, National Film Score Day… and much more!

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Every day in April marks the anniversary of some important event - from April 1st and the birth (in 1578) of William Harvey, the physician who discovered the circulation of blood, to April 30th and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 (not to mention the first public broadcast of television on that date in ...

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The English word April comes from the Latin Aprilis, the name given to the month by the ancient Romans. No one knows for certain why the Romans named it as they did. Some Roman authors thought that Aprilis was related to the Latin verb aperire meaning "to open," because April "opened" the buds of leaves and flowers.

What holiday is April 1st? ›

Today, the holiday is stylized both as April Fool's Day, emphasizing an April fool as a singular concept, and April Fools' Day, indicating plural April fools, whether the people or the pranks.

What national day is on April 18? ›

It's National Exercise Day, National Velociraptor Awareness Day, International Amateur Radio Day, International Jugglers Day, Adult Autism Awareness Day… and much more!

What national day is April 24th? ›

NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY | April 24.

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April 15th of each year is National Tax Day. In the United States, the term "tax day" refers to the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government.

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It's National Banana Day, Herbalist Day, National Ellis Island Family History Day, National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day… and much more!

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