April 10, 2026, is the 100th day of the year, with 265 days remaining, and it falls on a Friday — the second Friday in April — in the fifteenth week of the year.
With 16 national and international days on the calendar, April 10 marks a meaningful milestone as the 100th day of 2026, anchored by the Day of Silence for LGBTQ+ students, National Siblings Day, the birthday of Salvation Army founder William Booth, and a call to wear blue and green for organ donation.
National Days on April 10
All national & international days celebrated today
16 celebrations on this dayDay of Silence
A student-led day where participants take a voluntary vow of silence to draw attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment in schools. this is one of the largest student-led actions in the US.
National Siblings Day
A day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. It founded in memory of Claudia Evart’s siblings, both of whom died young. Now one of the most shared observances on social media every April 10.
Salvation Army Founder’s Day
Marking the birthday of William Booth (born April 10, 1829) who founded The Salvation Army in 1865. Today the organisation operates in 130 countries, providing humanitarian aid and social services to millions.
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Wear blue and green to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors. This is a day encouraging registration and gratitude for the gift of life that donation makes possible for tens of thousands of people each year.
Here’s every observance celebrated on April 10, 2026.
National & International Days on April 10
Whether you’re observing the Day of Silence, calling a sibling, hugging your dog, improving your golf game, or simply erasing a bit of self-negativity, there’s something on this list for everyone. Here’s the story behind each of these April 10 celebrations.
Day of Silence
Day of Silence / Day of (No) Silence* (Date changes) is an annual student-led observance organized by GLSEN to raise awareness about the bullying and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ students in schools, with participants taking a voluntary vow of silence to represent the silencing effect of discrimination. It was founded in 1996 at the University of Virginia by students Maria Pulzetti and Jessie Gilliam as an exercise in nonviolent protest, and GLSEN became the official organizational sponsor in 2001.
Global Work From Home Day
Global Work From Home Day celebrates the freedom and flexibility of remote work, encouraging employers and employees alike to embrace telecommuting and appreciate its benefits. It was launched in 2019 by Remote-how, a professional services marketplace offering virtual training for hybrid and remote companies, predating the pandemic that would soon make working from home a reality for millions.
International Kids’ Yoga Day
International Kids’ Yoga Day* (Date Varies) was founded in 2016 by Teresa Ann Power encourages children to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga. First celebrated in 45 U.S. states and 18 countries, the event has grown to include over 500,000 children in more than 33 countries. Kids participate in simple, fun poses that foster mindfulness and movement.
International Safety Pin Day
International Safety Pin Day marks the moment when Walter Hunt patented the safety pin on this date in 1849, reportedly inventing it in just three hours to pay off a $15 debt and selling the patent for $400. Beyond its practical use, the safety pin has become a modern symbol of solidarity with marginalised communities.
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
National Cinnamon Crescent Day celebrates the buttery, flaky pastry filled with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, baked into its signature crescent shape. Crescent-shaped pastries trace their roots back to 13th-century Austria, and the style was carried to America by European immigrants.
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day* (Second Friday of April) asks people to wear blue and green to support organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness. Organized by Donate Life America, the day is part of National Donate Life Month and urges people to register as donors, potentially saving lives among the 100,000+ individuals on the national transplant waiting list.
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day was established in 2010 by Kim Griswell. It is dedicated to nurturing young talent by promoting writing among children and teens. Schools, libraries, and literary groups often use the day to host writing activities, contests, and workshops.
National Erase Self-Negativity Day
National Erase Self-Negativity Day encourages people to recognize and challenge the harmful habit of negative self-talk, replacing it with a more compassionate and positive inner voice. It was founded in 2024 by Pilot Corporation of America, wellness expert Dr. Elizabeth Scott, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). A central element of the observance involves writing down negative thoughts and literally erasing them, using the act of writing and erasing as a tangible way to let go and move forward.
National Farm Animals Day
National Farm Animals Day was founded in 2005 by Colleen Paige, an American animal rescuer and pet lifestyle expert. The day focuses attention on the humane care of farm animals and aims to find homes for those that have been abandoned or abused.It serves as a reminder of the welfare concerns surrounding factory farming and encourages people to support organisations working to improve conditions for livestock.
National Golfer’s Day
National Golfer’s Day honors the sport of golf and its community of players and fans. The date honors the founding of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, which took place on this day in 1916.
National Hug Your Dog Day
National Hug Your Dog Day started by dog trainer Ami Moore in the early 2000s. It encourages dog owners to show affection for their furry companions.
National Siblings Day
National Siblings Day was founded by Claudia Evart in 1995 in memory of her sister Lisette and brother Alan, both of whom died young. The observance began as a personal tribute and later grew into a social media phenomenon now observed in several countries.
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day highlights the importance of educating young people about HIV and AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment. It emphasizes the role of youth-led initiatives in ending stigma and promoting healthy practices.
Salvation Army Founder’s Day
Salvation Army Founder’s Day is observed on the birthday of founder William Booth, born April 10, 1829. It honors the work of The Salvation Army. Created in London, the organization now serves in over 130 countries, offering aid regardless of background or belief.
World Baton Twirling Day
World Baton Twirling Day highlights the sport of baton twirling, which blends athleticism, dance, and acrobatics into a competitive discipline. It is organised by the International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF), which evolved from the World Baton Twirling Federation founded in 1977 to encourage, develop, and standardise the sport. Each year the IBTF releases an official routine that twirlers around the world are invited to learn and share on social media, with the long-term aim of seeing baton twirling recognised as an Olympic sport.
World Homeopathy Day
World Homeopathy Day is observed on the birthday of Samuel Hahnemann, born in 1755, who developed homeopathy in the late 18th century as an alternative system of medicine based on the principle that like cures like.
