Easter fell among the March holidays this year, and as for federal holidays in April, there’s not a one. So what holidays are in April 2024? So many! 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).
You can also have lots of tasty fun celebrating national food days throughout the month of April, with days to honor everything from chocolate mousse (April 3) to cheese balls (April 17) to oatmeal cookies (April 30). Need a viewing party snack idea for the total solar eclipse that 13 states will experience on April 8? That date is also conveniently National Empanada Day, just saying.
Plan some fun Earth Day crafts with the kiddos on April 22, or pack a picnic feast to enjoy the gorgeous spring weather on April 23. Peruse this list to find more April holidays and observances that are meaningful to you, whether it’s World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2) or Siblings Day (April 10), and add them to your monthly calendar. Then keep the celebration going—we've got a handy guide to May holidays too.
April Holidays and Observances 2024
April 1
- April Fool's Day
- International Fun at Work Day
- National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2
- World Autism Acceptance Day
- National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3
- Find a Rainbow Day
- World Party Day
- National Walking Day (first Wednesday)
- National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4
- International Carrot Day
- National Hug a Newsperson Day
- Burrito Day (first Thursday)
April 5
- National Dandelion Day
- National Deep Dish Pizza Day
- Walk to Work Day (first Friday)
April 6
- National Handmade Day (first Saturday)
- Siamese Cat Day
- Student-Athlete Day
- New Beer's Eve
- Fresh Tomato Day
April 7
- World Health Day
- National Beer Day
- No Housework Day
April 8
- National Empanada Day
- National Banjo Day
April 9
- Eid-Al-Fitr
- National Unicorn Day
- Winston Churchill Day
- Name Yourself Day
- Chinese Almond Cookie Day
- Library Workers Day
April 10
- National Hug Your Dog Day
- Siblings Day
- Farm Animals Day
April 11
- National Pet Day
- Submarine Day
- Eight Track Tape Day
- Barbershop Quartet Day
April 12
- International Day of Human Space Flight
- National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
- Day of Silence
April 13
- International Plant Appreciation Day
- National Make Lunch Count Day
- Peach Cobbler Day
- Scrabble Day
April 14
- International Moment of Laughter Day
- Look Up at the Sky Day
- National Gardening Day
April 15
- National Laundry Day
- Titanic Remembrance Day
- World Art Day
- Tax Day
April 16
- National Librarian Day
- Wear Pajamas to Work Day
April 17
- International Haiku Poetry Day
- National Cheese Ball Day
April 18
- National Velociraptor Day
- Animal Crackers Day
- High Five Day (third Thursday)
April 19
- National Hanging Out Day (that's hanging out your laundry to line-dry, but you can hang out with your friends while you do it!)
- National Garlic Day
April 20
- National Look-Alike Day
- Chinese Language Day
- Husband Appreciation Day (third Saturday)
- Record Store Day (third Saturday)
April 21
- National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- Kindergarten Day
April 22
- First day of Passover
- Earth Day
- National Jelly Bean Day
April 23
- World Book Day
- Shakespeare Day
- World Laboratory Day
- National Picnic Day
April 24
- National Pigs in a Blanket Day
- Stop Food Waste Day (last Wednesday)
April 25
- National DNA Day
- World Malaria Day
- Telephone Day
April 26
- Audubon Day
- National Pretzel Day
- National Arbor Day (last Friday)
April 27
- Babe Ruth Day
- National Prime Rib Day
- Tell a Story Day
April 28
- Workers' Memorial Day
- National Superhero Day
- Blueberry Pie Day
- National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday)
April 29
- International Dance Day
April 30
- International Jazz Day
- Honesty Day
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- Oatmeal Cookie Day
April has two zodiac signs—Aries ♈️ and Taurus ♉️. If you were born between March 21 - April 19, you're an Aries, typically known for a competitive, energetic, fearless spirit. If you were born between April 20 - May 20, you're a Taurus who can tend to be stubborn yet reliable, responsible, and practical.
April 2024 Weekly Observances
- National Wildlife Week (April 1-7)
- National Library Week (April 7-13)
- Black Maternal Health Week (April. 11-17)
- Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 14-20)
- National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19)
- National Park Week (April 20-28)
- National Volunteer Week (April 21-27)
- National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27)
- Every Kid Healthy Week (April 22-26)
Awareness Month Observances in April
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Child Abuse Prevention Month
- National Minority Health Month
- Couple Appreciation Month
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Fair Housing Month
- National Financial Literacy Month
- International Guitar Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Keep America Beautiful Month
- National Decorating Month
- National Garden Month
- National Humor Month
- National Month of Hope
- National Pecan Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Volunteer Month
- Occupational Therapy Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Scottish-American Heritage Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Stress Awareness Month
