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In March, we celebrated Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, but there are plenty of holidays and observances in April — and there’s something for everyone.
April contains special days for food lovers like National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, Burrito Day, and Cordonbleu Day. If you are aspiring ecologists, April is known for Earth Day, but there’s also Arbor Day and Plant Appreciation Day. And of course religious holidays like. Easter and Passover. And if you need a laugh, there’s some funny ones on the list like National Blah, Blah, Blah Day and some ones we can really get behind, like Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. If you have pets, they’ll be celebrated this month too with National Adopt a Shelter Dog and National Hug Your Dog Day. Read on for a complete list of 2025’s April holidays and observances.
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April 1
- April Fools’ Day
- International Fun at Work Day
- Lupus Alert Day
- National Fun Day
- National Greeting Card Day
- National One Cent Day
- National Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s (SAAM) Day of Action
- National Sourdough Bread Day
- National Trombone Players Day
- Reading Is Fun Day
- Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action
- U.S. Air Force Academy Day
April 2
- World Autism Awareness Day/Autism Acceptance Day/Autism Awareness Day
- 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 Walking Day
- Nature Day
April 3
- American Circus Day
- Day of Hope
- Independent Artist Day
- National Burrito Day
- National Chocolate Mousse Day
- National Film Score Day
- National Find a Rainbow Day
- National Inspiring Joy Day
- National Tweed Day
- Pony Express Day
- Weed Out Hate Day
- World Cloud Security Day
- World Party Day
April 4
- International Carrot Day
- National Cordon Bleu Day
- National Hug a Newsperson Day
- National Vitamin C Day
- National Walk Around Things Day
- School Librarian Day
- Tell a Lie Day
- Walk to Work Day
- World Rat Day
April 5
- Bell Bottoms Day
- Every Day Is Tag Day
- Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
- International Day of Conscience
- International Pillow Fight Day
- National Caramel Day
- National Dandelion Day
- National Deep Dish Pizza Day
- National Flash Drive Day
- National Handmade Day
- National Love Our Children Day
- National Peeps Day
- National Self-Care Day
- Read a Road Map Day
April 6
- Army Day
- California Poppy Day
- Drowsy Driver Awareness Day
- Fresh Tomato Day
- Geologist Day
- Good Deeds Day
- Jump Over Things Day
- National Acai Bowl Day
- National Caramel Popcorn Day
- National Carbonara Day
- National Employee Benefits Day
- National Food Faces Day
- National Library Day
- National Love Our Children Day
- National Pajama Day
- National Siamese Cat
- National Student-Athlete Day
- National Tartan Day
- National Teflon Day
- National Twinkie Day
- 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 Beer Day
- National Coffee Cake Day
- National No Housework Day
- National Pet Health Insurance Day
- Public Television Day
- World Health Day
April 8
- International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
- International Feng Shui Awareness Day
- International Kids Yoga Day
- International Pageant Day
- International Romani Day
- National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- National Empanada Day
- National Zoo Lovers Day
- Pygmy Hippo Day
- Step Into the Spotlight Day
April 9
- International ASMR Day
- National Cherish an Antique Day
- National Chicken Little Awareness Day
- National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
- National Gin and Tonic Day
- National Unicorn Day
- National Winston Churchill Day
April 10
- Encourage a Young Writer Day
- Work From Home Day
- Golfer’s Day
- International Safety Pin Day
- National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- National Farm Animals Day
- National Hug Your Dog Day
- National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day
- National Siblings Day
- National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
April 11
- Barbershop Quartet Day
- Day of Silence
- Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse
- National Cheese Fondue Day
- National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
- National Eight-Track Tape Day
- National Parkinson’s Day
- National Pet Day
- National Submarine Day
April 12
- Deskfast Day
- Hamster Day
- International Day for Human Space Flight
- International Day for Street Children
- International Day of Pink
- National Catch and Release Day
- National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
- National Licorice Day
- National Only Child Day
April 13
- International Plant Appreciation Day
- International Special Librarians Day
- National Make Lunch Count Day
- National Peach Cobbler Day
- National Scrabble Day
- Thomas Jefferson Day
April 14
- Air Force Reserve Birthday
- Children with Alopecia 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
- Pan American Day
- Pathologists’ Assistants Day
- Perfume Day
- Reach as High as You Can Day
April 15
- Jackie Robinson Day
- National Anime Day
- National ASL Day
- National Laundry Day
- National Rubber Eraser Day
- Take a Wild Guess Day
- Tax Day
- Titanic Remembrance Day
- Universal Day of Culture
- World Art Day
April 16
- National Mushroom Day
- National Banana Day
- National Bean Counter Day
- National Cash Day
- National Eggs Benedict Day
- National Healthcare Decisions Day
- National Librarian Day
- National Orchid Day
- Save the Elephant Day
- Wear Pajamas to Work Day
- World Semicolon Day
- World Voice Day
- Youth Homelessness Matters Day
April 17
- Blah Blah Blah Day
- Herbalist Day
- International Bat Appreciation Day
- Malbec World Day
- National Auctioneers Day
- National Crawfish Day
- National Haiku Day
- National High Five Day
- World Circus Day
April 18
- Adult Autism Awareness Day
- International Day for Monuments and Sites
- International Jugglers Day
- Lineman Appreciation Day
- National Animal Crackers Day
- National Exercise Day
- National Newspaper Columnists Day
- National Piñata Day
- World Amateur Radio Day
- World Marbles Day
- World Hemophilia Day
April 19
- National Amaretto Day
- National Cat Lady Day
- National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
- National Garlic Day
- National Poker Day
- Poetry Day
- Record Store Day
April 20
- Chinese Language Day
- Go Fly a Kite Day
- Husband Appreciation Day
- Lima Bean Day
- Look Alike Day
- National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
- National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
- National Stop Snoring Week
- Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21
- Advisor Appreciation Day
- Keep Off the Grass Day
- National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- National Chickpea Day
- National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
- National Kindergarten Day
- National Tea Day
April 22
- April Showers Day
- Earth Day
- Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day
- National I.T. Service Provider Day
- National Jellybean Day
- National Parvo Awareness Day
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 23
- Administrative Professionals Day
- Movie Theatre Day
- National Cherry Cheesecake Day
- National Email Day
- National English Muffin Day
- National Picnic Day
- National Take a Chance Day
- Pet Tech CPR Day
- Secretary Day
- Shakespeare Day
- Spanish Language Day
- St. George’s Day
- World Book Day
- World Laboratory Day
- World Table Tennis Day
April 24
- Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People
- Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
- Fashion Revolution Day
- National Pigs in a Blanket Day
- National Skipping Day
- Take Your Kids to Work Day
April 25
- Hairstylist Appreciation Day
- International Financial Independence Awareness Day
- National Arbor Day
- National Mani-Pedi Day
- National Plumbers Day
- National Telephone Day
- Undiagnosed Children’s Awareness Day
- World Malaria Day
- World Penguin Day
- World Women’s Wellness Day
April 26
- Audubon Day
- Get Organized Day
- Independent Bookstore Day
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- International Marconi Day
- International Sculpture Day
- National Day of Puppetry
- National Go Birding Day
- National Help a Horse Day
- National No Makeup Day
- National Pool Opening Day
- National Pretzel Day
- National Sense of Smell Day
- Stop Food Waste Day
- World Healing Day
- World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
- World Veterinary Day
April 27
- Autism Super Mom Day
- Babe Ruth Day
- Free Feral Cat Spay Day
- Marine Mammal Rescue Day
- Morse Code Day
- National Pet Parents Day
- National Prime Rib Day
- National Tell a Story Day
- Woody Woodpecker Day
- World Tapir Day
April 28
- Global Pay It Forward Day
- Great Poetry Reading Day
- National Blueberry Pie Day
- National Superhero Day
- Occupational Safety and Health Day
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 29
- International Dance Day
- National Peace Rose Day
- National Rugelach Day
- National Shrimp Scampi Day
- Viral Video Day
April 30
- Healthy Kids Day
- International Guide Dog Day
- International Jazz Day
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- National Animal Advocacy Day
- National Mahjong Day
- National Oatmeal Cookie Day
- National Raisin Day
- National Sarcoidosis Day
- National Tabby Day
- National Therapy Animal Day
- National Tie Dye Day
- World Stationery Day
- National Honesty Day
- Palm Sunday: April 13
- Holy Thursday: April 17
- Good Friday: April 18
- Holy Saturday: April 19
- Easter Sunday: April 20
- Easter Monday: April 21
- Passover Begins: April 12
- Passover Ends: April 20
Monthly Observances
- National Alcohol Awareness Month
- Canine Fitness Month
- Child Abuse Awareness Month
- Fair Housing Month
- Financial Literacy Month
- Global Astronomy Month
- National Garden Month
- National Month of Hope
- IBS Awareness Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Keep America Beautiful Month
- Move More Month
- National Multiple Birth Awareness Month
- Parkinson’s Awareness Month
- National Poetry Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Scottish-American Heritage Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Stress Awareness Month
- Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
- National Volunteer Month
Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials. She is proud to be of Native American (Ohkay Owingeh) and Mexican American descent.
