What holiday is celebrated on April?

And we're not just talking April Fool's Day. There's Arbor Day for nature lovers (pick out a tree to plant on April 26), as well as the religious observances of Eid-Al-Fitr (April 9) and Passover (beginning April 22) .

What awareness does April have?

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 makes April so special?

April celebrates Arab American heritage, child abuse prevention, and Autism Awareness . It is also Keep America Beautiful month, Jazz Appreciation Month and Poetry Writing Month.

Is April 22 a special day?

Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable.

What special day is April 12?

It's Day of Silence, International Day for Street Children, International Day of Human Space Flight, National For Twelves Day, National Only Child Day … and much more!

Is April an autism month?

Every April Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Today, misconceptions of autism and the frequency in which people are excluded, threaten access to the vital information, resources and support autistic people and their families need.

What does April mean?

It comes from the classical Latin Aprīlis and may come from the Etruscan apru, meaning “Aphrodite,” the Greek goddess of love and beauty . If April is named after Aphrodite, it is one of only a few months to be named after a Greek god. Many more months were named after Roman gods.

What is a fun fact about the month of April?

April also had only 29 days, but when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar, he gave it a 30th day. In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the seasonal equivalent of October . The Romans named it “Aprillis” from a word meaning to open, as in trees and flowers. The birthstone is the diamond.

What does the month April say about you?

People born in April love to be the cynosure of all eyes . They are quite dominant and do not like being bossed around. They are straightforward, often unpleasantly so, and have no reservations about telling others what they think of them. Their charisma is magnetic and they attract many friends and foes.

What stuff represents April?

April birth month symbols are all about freshness. Daisy, the April birth flower, represents innocence and purity, while the diamond birthstone symbolizes fearlessness and faithfulness . Aries and Taurus stand as the month's zodiac guardians, bringing ambition and persistence to those born during this month.

What holiday is April 24th?

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!

What is April 21 National Day?

NATIONAL YELLOW BAT DAY | April 21.

What special day is April 27th?

National Tell a Story Day on April 27th each year in the United States encourages people of all ages to share stories. The stories can take many forms, too. You can read from a book or create one from your imagination.

What national holiday is on April 13?

National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of The United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born on April 13, 1743.

What national holiday is on April 16?

Holidays and Observances in April (2024)

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National and cultural days to celebrate this month

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Updated on 10/03/22

What Major Holidays Are in April?

Many times, but not always, Good Friday, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fall in April; other times, the holidays fall in March. And, though rarely considered a holiday for many, the inevitable day your annual taxes are due in the United States falls in mid-April, typically on the 15th. Another holiday that falls in April and many consider major is Earth Day. April Fool's day is an annual custom, but it is not considered a holiday.

Celebrations

Here are all the daily, weekly, and monthly fun and special days you'll find a reason to celebrate in April.

April Daily Holidays and Observances

April 1: April Fools' Day, International Fun at Work Day, National Walk to Work Day* (first Friday)
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day, International Children's Book Day*, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Ferret Day
April 3: National Find a Rainbow Day, World Party Day, National Geologists Day* (first Sunday), International Carrot Cake Day
April 4: National Hug a Newsperson Day, School Librarians' Day
April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Dandelion Day, Read a Road Map Day, National Library Workers Day*
April 6: National Siamese Cat Day, National Student-Athlete Day, National Walking Day* (first Wednesday), National Bookmobile Day*
April 7: National Beer Day, World Health Day, International Beaver Day, National No Housework Day, National Burrito Day* (first Thursday)
April 8: National Empanada Day, Draw a Picture of a Bird Day, Zoo Lovers Day, Day of Silence* (second Friday)
April 9: National Winston Churchill Day, National Name Yourself Day
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day, Golfer's Day, National Farm Animals Day

April 11: National Pet Day, National Submarine Day
April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day*
April 13: National Make Lunch Count Day, National Scrabble Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day, Look Up at the Sky Day, National Dolphin Day
April 15: National Laundry Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day
April 16: National Stress Awareness Day, Save the Elephant Day, Husband Appreciation Day* (third Saturday)
April 17: National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, National Haiku Poetry Day
April 18: National Velociraptor Awareness Day, National Columnists Day, Patriots Day* (third Monday)
April 19: Wear Pajamas to Work Day, National Garlic Day
April 20: Chinese Language Day, National Look-Alike Day, Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21: National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day, National Kindergarten Day, National D.A.R.E. Day (Drug Abuse Resistance Education, second Thursday), National High Five Day*

April 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day, Girl Scout Leader Day
April 23: National Picnic Day, World Book and Copyright Day, National Lover's Day, National Take a Chance Day
April 24: World Laboratory Day
April 25: National DNA Day, National Hug a Plumber Day, National Telephone Day, World Malaria Day, World Penguin Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, National Hairstylist Appreciation Day*
April 26: National Pretzel Day
April 27: National Prime Rib Day, Morse Code Day, Babe Ruth Day, National Tell a Story Day, Administrative Professionals' Day*, International Guide Dog Day* (last Wednesday)
April 28: National Superhero Day, National Kiss Your Mate Day, Annual Teach Children to Save Day* (varies in April), Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day* (fourth Thursday)
April 29: International Dance Day, International Shrimp Scampi Day, National Zipper Day, National Arbor Day* (last Friday)
April 30: International Jazz Day, National Honesty Day, National Raisin Day, National Mahjong Day

The Gateway to Spring

April comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means "to open." Many like to believe the name of the month describes the flowers and trees opening in springtime.

April Weekly Holidays and Observances

Laugh at Work Week (first week)
National Library Week (April 3-9)
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week)
National Coin Week (third week)
National Volunteer Week (third week)
Organize Your Files Week (third week)
National Karaoke Week (fourth week)
Fibroid Awareness Week (April 22-27)
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 24-30)

April Monthly Holidays and Observances

World Autism Awareness Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Poetry Month
National Internship Awareness Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Pet Month
National Pecan Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Move More Month
National Decorating Month
Couple Appreciation Month
International Guitar Month
National Kite Month

*Denotes that date changes each year

FAQ

What are major holidays 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. It's also Stress Awareness Month, National Volunteer Month, National Poetry Month, National Humor Month, and more.
What are some religious holidays in April?

Some major religious April holidays often include Ramadan, Easter, and Passover. However, the dates can vary.

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