April is packed with notable holidays and observances.
This month, Easter Sunday, a significant day for Christians worldwide, is celebrated. Earth Day encourages environmental awareness and action. Additionally, Passover, a major Jewish holiday, is observed in April.
Holidays in April to know about:
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday, April 20, is a significant day for Christians worldwide. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and joy, often marked by church services, festive meals, and Easter egg hunts.
Laura Romero painted superhero and Monsters, Inc.-themed cascarrones at her home in San Elizario, Texas, for Easter 2025.
Earth Day
Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, encourages environmental awareness and action. It is a day to reflect on our impact on the planet and to promote activities that help protect and preserve the environment, such as tree planting, clean-up events, and educational programs.
The El Paso County Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Eco El Paso to celebrate the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day by planting trees at Ascarate Park in El Paso on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Administrative Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 23, recognizes the contributions of office staff. It is a day to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals who keep offices running smoothly and efficiently.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day, Friday, April 25, promotes tree planting and conservation efforts. It is a day dedicated to the importance of trees in our environment, encouraging individuals and communities to plant and care for trees to improve air quality, reduce erosion, and enhance natural beauty.
Passover
Passover, April 19-27, is a major Jewish holiday observed in April. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, as described in the Bible. The holiday is marked by the Seder meal, where symbolic foods are eaten, and the story of the Exodus is retold.
Rabbi Levi Greenberg, Chabad Lubavitch, shows how to set up a table for seder Monday, April 6, at his home in El Paso. Rabbi Greenberg is showing people how they can have seder at their homes in spite of COVID-19.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: April 2025 calendar: Easter Sunday, Earth Day, Passover celebrations
