Are you planning your content calendar for April and need some extra inspiration? We’re here to help! With our comprehensive national days calendar, finding engaging and interesting content ideas has never been easier.
April is brimming with exciting national days. Restaurants and the food industry can, for example, celebrate National Beer Day, National Banana Day, and National Garlic Day. And if you’re are an entrepreneur and have siblings, consider sharing a personal story on National Siblings Day. Companies and brands can highlight their employees’ pets on National Pet Day. Dance enthusiasts shouldn’t miss out on International Dance Day! Parents can show their love on National Love Our Children Day.
With well over 500(!) national days in April, you’re sure to find something that resonates with your audience. We hope our list helps you plan your content seamlessly and keeps your audience engaged.
National Days in April 2026
April is packed with over 200 national days and awareness days. Some are celebrated on fixed dates, while others recur annually, such as on the first Sunday of the month. We update the list annually to reflect these changes.
April 1
There are a lot of special days to celebrate on April 1, ranging from historic observances to cultural spotlights.
- April Fools’ Day
- Boomer Bonus Day
- Childhelp National Day of Hope* (First Wednesday in April)
- Edible Book Day / Edible Book Festival
- Fossil Fools Day
- Harmonize Your Health Day
- International Fun at Work Day* (April 1, but First Thursday in April if it lands on a weekend)
- International Tatting Day
- Library Snapshot Day* (Date varies; April 1 in many states)
- Lupus Alert Day
- National Greeting Card Day
- National One Cent Day
- National Sourdough Bread Day
- National Tom Foolerys Day
- National Trombone Players Day
- National Walking Day* (First Wednesday in April)
- Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day
- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day* (First Wednesday in April)
- Reading is Funny Day
📚 I’ve put together some free reading trackers for kids—perfect if you’re looking for a fun and cute way to keep little ones motivated to read more! - Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action* (Date varies):
👉 I have a free 30-day No Smoking Challenge Tracker you can use to support your tobacco-free journey. - U.S. Air Force Academy Day
April 2
On April 2, there are days ranging from literary awareness and health advocacy to quirky celebrations like riding a horse to a bar.
- Don’t Walk Your Dog Day
- International Children’s Book Day
- International Fact-Checking Day
- National Burrito Day* (First Thursday in April)
- National DIY Day* (also celebrated on First Saturday in April, which is April 5th, 2025)
- National Employee Benefits Day* (Date Varies in April)
- 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
- World Autism Awareness Day
April 3
On April 3, we celebrate everything from food and fashion to history, technology, and the circus.
- American Circus Day
- Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
- Fan Dance Day
- Fish Fingers and Custard Day
- Good Friday (date varies)
- Independent Artist Day™
- National Chocolate Mousse Day
- National Find a Rainbow Day
- National Film Score Day
- National Inspiring Joy Day
- National Tweed Day
- National Parenting Education Day* (First Friday in April): this day will be observed for the first time on April 4, 2025.
- National Walk to Work Day* (First Friday in April)
- Pony Express Day
- World Aquatic Animal Day
- World Cloud Security Day
- World Marbles Day* (Every year on Good Friday)
- World Party Day / P-Day
April 4
There is a lot to observe on April 4, from carrots to the secrets of DIY and everything handmade.
- 404 Day
- Day of Silence / Day of (No) Silence* (Date changes, TBA later)
- Every Day Is Tag Day* (First Saturday in April)
- International Carrot Day
- International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
- International Firewalk Day* (First Saturday in April)
- International Pillow Fight Day* (First Saturday in April)
- Jeep 4×4 Day
- Love Our Children Day* (First Saturday in April)
- National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
- National DIY Day
- National Handmade Day* (First Saturday in April)
- National Hug a Newsperson Day
- National Picky Eaters Day
- National Play Outside Day* (First Saturday of every month)
- National Ramen Day
- National School Librarian Day
- National Vitamin C Day
- National Walk Around Things Day
- Tangible Karma Day* (First Saturday in April)
- Tell a Lie Day
- Victims of Violence Wholly Day
- World Corporate Health Day
- World Drummers’ Day
- World Rat Day
April 5
On April 5, we have a bunch of observances, ranging from honoring military families and recognizing medical advancements to indulging in sweet caramel.
- Accelerate A.C.L. Awareness Among Young Women Day
- Bell Bottoms Day
- Easter* (date varies)
- First Contact Day
- Geologists Day* (First Sunday in April)
- Gold Star Spouses Day
- Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
- International Day of Conscience
- National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day* (Same day as Easter Sunday)
- National Body Care Day
- National Caramel Day
- National Dandelion Day
- National Deep Dish Pizza Day
- National Flash Drive Day
- National Go For Broke Day
- National Nebraska Day
- National Peeps Day
- National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
- National Read a Road Map Day
- National SI 5 Star Phone Certification Day
April 6
There are well over ten national and international days to celebrate on April 6, from iconic foods and feline friends to historic moments.
- Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day
- California Poppy Day
- Drowsy Driver Awareness Day
- Fresh Tomato Day
- Hostess Twinkie Day
- International Asexuality Day
- International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
- Jump Over Things Day
- National Acai Bowl Day
- National Carbonara Day
- National Caramel Popcorn Day
- National Food Faces Day
- National IEP Writing Day* (First Monday in April)
- National Library Day
- National Siamese Cat Day
- National Sorry Charlie Day
- National STUDENT-Athlete Day
- National Tartan Day
- National Teflon Day
- New Beer’s Eve
- Plan Your Epitaph Day* (takes place twice a year, on April 6 and November 2)
April 7
There is much to observe on April 7. It’s a day for celebrating the beaver and drinking beer. It’s also a day for eating coffee cake and making sure no homework gets done. Not bad, right?
- International Beaver Day
- International Snail Papers Day
- Make The First Move Day / National Making The First Move Day
- Metric System Day
- National Beer Day
- National Coffee Cake Day
- National Girl, Me Too Day
- National No Housework Day
- National Pet Health Insurance Day
- National Schwa Day
- Public Television Day
- World Health Day
April 8
There are over 10 national and international days on April 8, honoring everything from language and animals to cybersecurity and childhood creativity.
- Baby Massage Day
- Draw a Bird Day
- National Biomechanics Day* (Date Changes)
- International Feng Shui Awareness Day
- International Pageant Day
- National All Is Ours Day
- National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- National Empanada Day
- National Pygmy Hippo Day
- National Zoo Lovers Day
- Step Into the Spotlight Day
- Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day
April 9
There are more than 10 national and international days to observe on April 9. If you like ASMR, antiques or a good drink, this day is for you. Also, unicorns!
- Global Holistic Wealth Day
- International ASMR Day
- Jumbo 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 Mature Women’s Day
- National Name Yourself Day
- National Unicorn Day
- National Winston Churchill Day
April 10
On April 10, there’s something for yoga fans, golfers and dog owners. It’s also Global Work From Home Day for those who are lucky enough to be allowed to do so.
- Global Work From Home Day
- International Kids’ Yoga Day* (Date Varies)
- International Safety Pin Day
- National Alcohol Screening Day
🚫 I’ve put together a separate article highlighting 13 national days that focus on cutting back or giving up alcohol entirely. I’ve also created several free printable no-alcohol trackers to support your journey. - National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- National Donate Life Blue & Green Day* (Second Friday in April)
- National Encourage a Young Writer Day
- National Erase Self-Negativity Day
- National Farm Animals Day
- National Golfer’s Day
- National Hug Your Dog Day
- National Siblings Day
💗 I’ve compiled a separate list of national days celebrating family, friendship, and relationships here, hope you like it! - National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
- Poem in Your Pocket Day* (Date changes each year, TBA)
- Salvation Army Founder’s Day
- World Baton Twirling Day
- World Homeopathy Day
April 11
One of the biggest days of the year, National Pet Day, take place on April 11, together with days celebrating cheese fondue, poutine and barber shop quartets.
- Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- International Louie Louie Day
- National Barber Shop Quartet Day
- National Cheese Fondue Day
- National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
- National Eight Track Tape Day
- National Living Donor Day
- National Marketing Operations Appreciation Day
- National Pet Day
🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for! - National Poutine Day
- National Ranch Water Day
- National Submarine Day
- Slow Art Day* (Dates Change)
- World Parkinson’s Day
April 12
There are well over ten national and international days to observe on April 12. Some of the highlights include a day for grilled cheese sandwiches and a day for licorice. Hamster owners can also celebrate World Hamster Day on April 12 every year!
- D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything and Read Day)
- Good Deeds Day* (Date Varies)
- International Day for Human Space Flight
- International Day for Street Children
- National Big Wind Day
- National Catch and Release Day* (Second Saturday in April)
- National for Twelves Day
- National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
- National Licorice Day
- National Only Child Day
- National Colorado Day
- National Deskfast Day
- Teak Awareness Day
- Wear a Star Day
- Walk On Your Wild Side Day
- World Hamster Day
April 13
Every April 13 brings a mix of observances, from playful ones like National Silly Earring Day to more reflective moments such as National Thomas Jefferson Day and International Plant Appreciation Day.
- International FND Awareness Day
- International Plant Appreciation Day
- International Special Librarians Day
- National Make Lunch Count Day
- National Peach Cobbler Day
- National Scrabble Day
- National Silly Earring Day
- National Thomas Jefferson Day
April 14
On April 14, we donate books, appreciate dolphins and do some gardening. Remembing your ex-spouse is also possible on this date, should you want to.
- Children with Alopecia Day
- Dreams of Reason Feast Day
- Identity Management Day* (Second Tuesday in April)
- International Be Kind to Lawyers Day* (Second Tuesday in April)
- International Laverbread Day
- International Moment of Laughter Day
- National Donate a Book Day
- National Dolphin Day
- National Ex-Spouse Day
- National Gardening Day
- National Look Up at the Sky Day
- National Pecan Day
- National Reach as High as You Can Day
- Pathologists’ Assistants Day
- Puffin Day
- World Chagas Disease Day
April 15
What do anime, McDonald’s and laundry have in common? They are all celebrated on April 15!
- Canadian Film Day 🇨🇦* (Third Wednesday in April)
- International Microvolunteering Day
- McDonald’s Day
- National Anime Day
- National ASL Day
- National Banana Day* (Third Wednesday in April)
- National Bunion Day
- National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
- National Griper’s Day
- National Laundry Day
🧼 Did you know that there are over 30 national days dedicated to organizing and cleaning? - National Rubber Eraser Day
✏️ There is a similar day, National Pencil Day. - National Take a Wild Guess Day
- National Tax Day
- National Titanic Remembrance Day
- Purple Up! Day
- That Sucks Day
- Universal Day of Culture
- World Art Day
- Youth Homelessness Matters Day 🇦🇺* (Third Wednesday in April)
April 16
There are many national and international days on April 16. It is a day for wearing your pajamas to work, saving elephants and maybe indulging in eggs Benedict. Moreover, feel free to thank you local librarian for their excellent work…maybe buy them an orchid?
- College Student Grief Awareness Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- D.A.R.E. Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- Day of the Mushroom
🍄🟫 A similar day, National Mushroom Day is celebrated on October 15. - Get to Know Your Customers Day* (Third Thursday in each quarter)
- International Pizza Cake Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- National Ask An Atheist Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- National Auctioneers Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- National Bean Counter Day
- National Eggs Benedict Day
- National Healthcare Decisions Day
- National High Five Day* (Third Thursday in April)
- National Librarian Day
- National Orchid Day
- National Pathway Day
- National Reveal the Genius Within Day
- National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
- Save The Elephant Day
- Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day
- World Semicolon Day
- World Voice Day
April 17
On April 17, we appreciate bats, eat crawfish and write haiku poetry.
- 2A Day / Second Amendment Day
- Blah Blah Blah Day
- Espresso Italiano Day 🇮🇹
- Herbalist Day
- International Bat Appreciation Day
- International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter
- Malbec World Day
- National Cheeseball Day
- National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day* (Third Friday in April)
- National Crawfish Day
- National Ellis Island Family History Day
- National Haiku Poetry Day
- National Kickball Day
- Nothing Like a Dame Day
- National Mustang Day
- World Circus Day
- World Hemophilia Day
April 18
April 18 is for honoring everything from piñatas and columnists to dinosaurs, jugglers, snacks, and more.
- Adult Autism Awareness Day
- Husband Appreciation Day* (Third Saturday in April)
- International Amateur Radio Day
- International Day for Monuments and Sites / World Heritage Day
- International Jugglers Day
- National Animal Crackers Day
- National Columnists’ Day
- National Exercise Day
- National Lineman Appreciation Day
- National Piñata Day
- National Poem in Your Pocket Day* (Date Varies During National Poetry Month)
- National Record Store Day* (typically on the third Saturday in April and later the day after Thanksgiving)
- National Velociraptor Awareness Day
- Pet Owners Independence Day
April 19
There are a lot of wacky and fun national and international days to celebrate on April 19, like National Cat Lady Day and National Hanging Out Day. Some of the foods observed on this day include amaretto, garlic and rice balls. For game fans, there’s a poker and a yahtzee observance on April 19.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day
- Go Fly a Kite Day* (Third Sunday in April)
🪁 A similar day, National Kite Day, is celebrated on February 8. - Humorous Day
- National Amaretto Day
- National Cat Lady Day
- National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
- National Garlic Day
- National Hanging Out Day
- National North Dakota Day
- National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
- National Poker Day
- National Primrose Day 🇬🇧
- National Rice Ball Day
- National Yahtzee Day
- Poetry & The Creative Mind Day
- Refresh Your Goals Day
- Sylvester the Cat’s Day
- World Jackal Day
April 20
There is much to celebrate on April 20, from honoring cheddar fries and lima beans to recognizing volunteers.
- 420 Day / National Marijuana Day
- Chinese Language Day
- International Cli-Fi Day
- National Cheddar Fries Day
- National Death Doula Day
- National Lima Bean Respect Day
- National Look-Alike Day
- National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
- National Volunteer Recognition Day
- Pizza Delivery Driver Appreciation Day
- World Orphans Day
ℹ️ Two separate organizations promote this observance on different dates. One marks it on April 20, while the other observes it on the second Monday in November.
April 21
There are close to 20 national and international days on April 21. There is a day honoring creativity and innovation and food days like Chickpea Day and Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day. In the UK, they celebrate National Tea Day on April 21.
- Advisor Appreciation Day
- Big Word Day
- International Hemp Day
➡️ A similar day, National Hemp Day, is celebrated on February 4. - International Loch Ness Monster Day
- Keep Off the Grass Day
- National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- National Chickpea Day
- National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
🌰 A related day, National Cashew Day, is celebrated on November 23. Other nut-related days are National Almond Day and Grab Some Nuts Day. - National Kindergarten Day
- National Library Workers Day* (Tuesday of National Library Week)
- National Pet CBD Day
- National Rendering Day
- National Surprise Drug Test Day
- National Tea Day 🇬🇧
- National Yellow Bat Day
- Thank You for Libraries Day
- Tuna Rights Day
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
- World Curlew Day
April 22
There is a real heavy hitter to celebrate April 22: Earth Day. Other important days on this date include a day for beagles and a day for jelly beans.
- Administrative Professionals Day* (US and Canada on Wednesday of the last full week in April)
- April Showers Day
- Earth Day
- Global Selfie Earth Day
- International Mother Earth Day
- National Administrative Professionals Day / Secretaries Day or Admin Day* (Fourth Wednesday in April)
- National Beagle Day
- National Girl Scout Leader’s Day
- National IT Service Provider Day
🖥️ This day also complements National IT Professionals Day, which is held on the third Tuesday in September. - National Jelly Bean Day
- National Library Outreach Day* (Wednesday of National Library Week)
- National Narwhal Appreciation Day
- National Pin-up Day
April 23
The following things are celebrated on April 23: creators, girls in ICT, movie theatres, emails, lovers and picnics. It is also a day for taking your children to work. And finally, April 23 is World Book Day!
- English Language Day
- German Beer Day 🇩🇪
- Impossible Astronaut Day
👽 For dedicated Doctor Who fans, there’s also Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day on December 8, International Dalek Remembrance Day on December 21, Doctor Who Day on November 23 and Fish Fingers and Custard Day on April 3. - International Creator Day
- International Girls in ICT Day* (Fourth Thursday in April)
- International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day
- Love Your Thighs Day* (Fourth Thursday in April)
- Movie Theatre Day
- National Cherry Cheesecake Day
- National Email Day
- National English Muffin Day
- National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- National Lover’s Day
- National Picnic Day
- National Take a Chance Day
- National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day* (Fourth Thursday in April)
- National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
- National Teach Children to Save Day* (Fourth Thursday in April)
💰 I have designed quite many free savings trackers, including 1 dollar savings challenges that might be suitable for children. - Support Teen Literature Day* (First Thursday of National Library Week)
- Pet Tech CPR Day
- Slay a Dragon Day
- Spanish Language Day
- World Book Day
- World Book Night
- World Laboratory Day
- World Table Tennis Day
April 24
There are numerous national and international days on April 24. There’s everything from a day for New Kids on the Block to days focusing on animal welfare, diplomacy, self-care, and financial literacy.
- Fashion Revolution Day
- Firefly Day
- Help Animals Day
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
- National Arbor Day* (Last Friday in April)
🌳 Similar days include International Day of Forests on March 21. - National Bucket List Day
- National Hairball Awareness Day* (Last Friday in April)
🐈 See also our complete list of national days dedicated to cats and their owners. - National Historic Marker Day* (Last Friday in April)
- National Neck Care Day
- National Pet Care for All Day
- National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
- National Skipping Day
- New Kids on the Block Day
- Scream Day
- Undiagnosed Children’s Awareness Day 🇬🇧* (Last Friday in April)
- World Day for Laboratory Animals
- World Women’s Wellness Day* (Last Friday in April)
April 25
On April 25 we celebrate astronomy, lingerie and our First Ladies. It’s also a day to visit independent bookstores and go for a mani-pedi. Finally, it’s also the World Penguin Day!
- Astronomy Day* (celebrated twice a year in Autumn and Spring): April 25 in 2026.
- Celebrate Trails Day* (Fourth Saturday in April)
- Financial Independence Awareness Day
- Global Youth Service Days* (Last weekend in April)
- Healthy Kids Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- Independent Bookstore Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- International Amigurumi Day
- International Marconi Day* (Saturday closest to his birthday on April 25)
- International Delegate’s Day
- International Sculpture Day / IS Day* (Last Saturday of April)
- International World Healing Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- License Plate Day
- National Audubon Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- National Day of Puppetry* (Fourth Saturday in April)
- National DNA Day: It’s also referred to as World DNA Day or International DNA Day in global observances.
- National Dueling Dinosaurs Day* (Last Saturday in April)
🦖 Related holidays are: Dinosaur Day on June 1, National Fossil Day in October, National Velociraptor Awareness Day on April 18. - National East Meets West Day
- National First Ladies Day* (Last Saturday of April)
- National Hug a Plumber Day / National Plumber’s Day
- National Kiss of Hope Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- National Lingerie Day
🩲 A similar day, National Underwear Day, is celebrated on August 5 and provides an opportunity to wear your favorite undergarments. - National Mani-Pedi Day
💄 There are multiple days dedicated to beauty and beauty-professionals. Some of them are: National Lipstick Day, National Hair Day and Lash Stylists Day. - National Pool Opening Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- National Prescription Drug Take Back Day* (Last Saturday of the months of April and October)
- National Rebuilding Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- National Sense of Smell Day* (Last Saturday in April)
- National Telephone Day
- National Zucchini Bread Day
- Parental Alienation Awareness Day
- Red Hat Society Day
- World Malaria Day
- World Penguin Day
- World Veterinary Day* (Last Saturday in April)
April 26
Of all the observances that take place on April 26, we want to highlight Hug an Australian Day and National Garage Day. On this day, we also help horses, wear no make up and eat pretzels!
- Alien Day
👽 Similar film-inspired days like Star Wars Day (May 4) and Doctor Who Day (November 23). - Deaf Parents Day / Mother Father Deaf Day* (Last Sunday in April)
- Eeyore’s Birthday
🐻 A similar day, National Winnie the Pooh Day, is celebrated on January 18. - Get Organized Day
- Hug an Australian Day
🇦🇺 See also the full list of Australia-themed national days. - National ‘Ai’ Day
- National Dissertation Day
- National Garage Day
- National Help A Horse Day
- National Kids and Pets Day
- National No Makeup Day
- National Pet Parents Day* (Last Sunday in April)
- National Pretzel Day
- National Richter Scale Day
- National South Dakota Day
- National Static Cling Day
⚡️ Similar science-focused days include National STEM Day in November and Static Electricity Day on January 9. - Remember Your First Kiss Day
- World Burlesque Day
- World Intellectual Property Day
- World Pinhole Photography Day* (Last Sunday in April)
📸 A similar day, World Photography Day, is celebrated on August 19.
April 27
Prime ribs, Babe Ruth and gummi bears…yes, it is April 27! Other things celebrated on this date include small pampered dogs, tapir and design!
- Autism Super Mom Day (Part of Autism Awareness Month)
- International Design Day
- International Donor Conception Awareness Day
- Marine Mammal Rescue Day
- Morse Code Day
- National Babe Ruth Day
- National Devil Dog Day
- National Gummi Bear Day
- National Little Pampered Dog Day
🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for! - National Pneumatics Day
- National Prime Rib Day
- National Tell a Story Day
- World Tapir Day
- Woody Woodpecker Day
April 28
There are national and international days in the double digits on April 28, spanning topics from workplace safety and environmental awareness to comedy, superheroes, and desserts.
- AMKD Awareness Day* (Last Tuesday of April): part of National Minority Health Month
- Biological Clock Day
- Clean Comedy Day
- Global Pay It Forward Day
- Kiss Your Mate Day
- National Blueberry Pie Day
- National BraveHearts Day
- National Cubicle Day
- National Great Poetry Reading Day
- National Parvo Awareness Day* (Fourth Tuesday in April)
- National Superhero Day
- Save The Frogs Day
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day* (Fourth Tuesday in April)
- Workers’ Memorial Day
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 29
Zippers, dance and supply chains have their observances on April 29. And even though it feels like this day is every day,
- Denim Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
- International Dance Day
- International Guide Dog Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
- International Noise Awareness Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
- International Wish Day
- National Peace Rose Day
- National Shrimp Scampi Day
- National Supply Chain Day
- National Zipper Day
- Stop Food Waste Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
- Viral Video Day
- We Jump the World Day
- World Stationery Day* (Last Wednesday in April)
April 30
On April 30, we honor everything from famous characters like Mr. Potato Head and Bugs Bunny, to jazz, bubble tea shelter pets. Many food days also take place on April 30, like National Raisin Day and National Bubble Tea Day.
- International Jazz Day
- Mr. Potato Head Day
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- National Animal Advocacy Day
- National Bubble Tea Day
- National Bugs Bunny Day
- National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
- National Honesty Day
- National Mahjong Day
- National Military Brats Day
- National Oatmeal Cookie Day
- National PrepareAthon! Day
- National Raisin Day
- National Sarcoidosis Day
- National Sausage Day (Ireland 🇮🇪)
- National Therapy Animal Day
- National Tie Dye Day
- Spank Out Day
- Thank You Thursday* (6 days before the first Wednesday in May)
National Weeks in April 2026
April is a month filled with various observances and awareness weeks that celebrate important causes, professions, and health initiatives. These weeks provide an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the diverse contributions and efforts made by individuals and organizations across different fields. From promoting literacy and wildlife conservation to appreciating public safety professionals and encouraging healthy lifestyles for children, April’s observances highlight the values and priorities of our society. Here are some notable weeks celebrated in April 2026:
- April 19-25, 2026: National Library Week
- April 6-12, 2026: National Public Health Week
- April 5-9, 2026: National Wildlife Week
- April 10-15, 2026: World Music Therapy Week
- April 5-12, 2026: Bee Active Bee Healthy Bee Happy Week
- April 12-18, 2026: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
- April 12-18, 2026: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
- April 12-18, 2026: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
- April 12-18, 2026: National Student Employment Week
- April 19-25, 2026: Every Kid Healthy Week
National Months in April
April is a month rich with national observances. From fostering a love of gardening and poetry to highlighting the importance of financial literacy and autism awareness, April’s national months encourage us to engage with and support meaningful initiatives. Here are some of the most notable national months celebrated in April:
- Autism Awareness Month
- Child Abuse Awareness Month
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Fair Housing Month
- Financial Literacy Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- International Guitar Month
- Month of the Military Child
- Move More Month
- National BLT Month
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- National Garden Month
- National Humor Month
- National Pecan Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Soft Pretzel Month
- National Soy Foods Month
- National Volunteer Month
- National Welding Month
- Occupational Therapy Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Stress Awareness Month
This was our list of national days in April. We hope you found what you were looking for. If you think there’s an important holiday missing from our list, leave us a comment below. Have a great day and happy content planning!
This article was updated on October 13, 2025 (originally published on October 28, 2020). I update the monthly calendars annually in December and January and adjust the article’s date to reflect these changes. Please note that many national days have changing dates, so the calendar dates may vary from year to year.
