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.

Whether you’re a food blogger, a restaurant owner, or run a bakery, April is brimming with exciting national days: celebrate National Beer Day, National Banana Day, and National Garlic Day, to name a few. If you’re a sole entrepreneur with 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 over 100 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. Enjoy!

National Days in April 2025

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’ll start with a rundown of the April national days whose dates vary each year, and then provide a detailed list of those observed on specific dates.

April is filled with significant national days that change dates each year, such as World Health Day, Earth Day, Siblings Day, and National Arbor Day. Check out the full list below:

  • Walk to Work Day (1st Friday in April)
  • International Pillow Fight Day (1st Saturday in April)
  • National Handmade Day (1st Saturday in April)
  • National Love Our Children Day (1st Saturday in April)
  • Geologists Day (1st Sunday in April)
  • SAAM Day of Action (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) (1st Tuesday in April)
  • National Walking Day (1st Wednesday in April)
  • National Burrito Day (1st Thursday in April)
  • National Library Workers Day (Tuesday of National Library Week)
  • National Library Outreach Day (Wednesday of National Library Week)
  • National Support Teen Literature Day (Thursday of National Library Week)
  • Day of (No) Silence (2nd Friday in April)
  • International Be Kind to Lawyers Day (2nd Tuesday in April)
  • National Banana Day (3rd Wednesday in April)
  • National High Five Day (3rd Thursday in April)
  • Get to Know Your Customers Day (3rd Thursday of each quarter: January, April, July, October)
  • National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day (3rd Friday in April)
  • Husband Appreciation Day (3rd Saturday in April)
  • Record Store Day (Saturday in April, typically the 3rd Saturday)
  • National Teach Children To Save Day (4th Thursday in April)
  • National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (4th Thursday in April)
  • Celebrate Trails Day (4th Saturday in April)
  • Stop Food Waste Day (last Wednesday in April)
  • Denim Day (last Wednesday in April)
  • International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
  • National Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
  • National Arbor Day (last Friday in April)
  • National First Ladies Day (last Saturday in April)
  • Independent Bookstore Day (last Saturday in April)
  • World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
  • National Pool Opening Day (last Saturday in April)
  • National Kiss of Hope Day (last Saturday in April)
  • National Sense of Smell Day (last Saturday in April)
  • International Sculpture Day (last Saturday in April)
  • World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (last Saturday in April)
  • National Rebuilding Day (last Saturday in April)
  • National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
  • World Pinhole Photography Day (last Sunday in April)
  • National Administrative Professionals’ Day (Wednesday of last full week in April)

Now that we have listed the national days in April with changing days, here comes the list with set dates.

April 1

  • April Fool’s Day
  • (International) Fun at Work Day
  • National One Cent Day
  • National Sourdough Bread Day

April 2

  • National DIY Day
  • National Ferret Day
  • National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
  • National Reconciliation Day
  • World Autism Awareness Day

April 3

  • National Chocolate Mousse Day
  • National Find a Rainbow Day
  • National Film Score Day
  • National Tweed Day
  • World Party Day a.k.a. P-Day

April 4

  • Jeep 4×4 Day 
  • International Carrot Day
  • National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
  • National Hug a Newsperson Day
  • National School Librarian Day
  • National Vitamin C Day
  • National Walk Around Things Day
  • World Rat Day

April 5

April 6

  • National Carbonara Day
  • National Caramel Popcorn Day
  • National Siamese Cat Day
  • National Sorry Charlie Day
  • National Student-Athlete Day
  • National Tartan Day
  • National Teflon Day
  • New Beer’s Eve
  • UN: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

April 7

April 8

  • National All is Our Day
  • National Empanada Day
  • National Zoo Lovers Day

April 9

  • National Cherish an Antique Day
  • National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
  • National Name Yourself Day
  • National Unicorn Day
  • National Winston Churchill Day

April 10

  • National Cinnamon Crescent Day
  • National Encourage a Young Writer Day
  • National Erase Self-Negativity Day
  • National Farm Animals Day
  • National Hug Your Dog Day
  • USA & Canada: National Siblings Day
  • World Homeopathy Day

April 11

  • National 8-Track Tape Day
  • National Barber Shop Quartet Day
  • National Cheese Fondue Day
  • National Grab Ass Day
  • National Living Donor Day
  • National Submarine Day
  • National Pet Day
  • World Parkinson’s Day

April 12

  • National Big Wind Day
  • National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
  • National Licorice Day
  • National Only Child Day
  • United Nations: International Day of Human Space Flight

April 13

  • National Borinqueneers Day
  • National Make Lunch Count Day
  • National Peach Cobbler Day
  • National Scrabble Day
  • National Thomas Jefferson Day

April 14

  • International Moment of Laughter Day
  • National Look up at the Sky Day
  • National Dolphin Day
  • National Ex-Spouse Day
  • National Gardening Day
  • National Pan American Day
  • National Pecan Day
  • National Reach as High as You Can Day

April 15

  • National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
  • National Laundry Day
  • National Rubber Eraser Day
  • National Take a Wild Guess Day
  • National Titanic Remembrance Day
  • National Tax Day
  • Purple Up! Day
  • United Nations: World Art Day

April 16

  • National Eggs Benedict Day
  • National Bean Counter Day
  • National Healthcare Decisions Day
  • National Librarian Day
  • National Orchid Day
  • National Wear Your Pajamas to Work  Day
  • World Voice Day

April 17

April 18

  • International Day for Monuments and Sites
  • National Animal Crackers Day
  • National Columnists’ Day
  • National Exercise Day
  • National Lineman Appreciation Day
  • National Poem in Your Pocket Day

April 19

April 20

  • 420 Day
  • National Cheddar Fries Day
  • National Lima Bean Respect Day
  • National Look-Alike Day
  • National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
  • National Volunteer Recognition Day

April 21

  • National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
  • National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
  • National Kindergarten Day
  • National Rendering Day
  • UK: National Tea Day
  • United Nations: World Creativity and Innovation Day

April 22

  • Earth Day
  • National Girl Scout Leader’s Day
  • National Jelly Bean Day
  • UK: Stephen Lawrence Day

April 23

April 24

  • Fashion Revolution Day
  • National Bucket List Day
  • National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
  • National Skipping Day
  • WHO: World Meningitis Day

April 25

  • National DNA Day
  • National Hug a Plumber Day
  • National Telephone Day
  • National Zucchini Bread Day
  • World Penguin Day
  • UN and WHO: World Malaria Day

April 26

  • National Dissertation Day
  • National Help A Horse Day
  • National Kids and Pets Day
  • National Pretzel Day
  • National Richter Scale Day
  • National Audubon Day
  • United Nations: World Intellectual Property Day

April 27

  • National Babe Ruth Day
  • National Devil Dog Day
  • National Gummi Bear Day
  • National Prime Rib Day
  • National Tell a Story Day

April 28

  • Global Pay It Forward Day
  • National Blueberry Pie Day
  • National Bravehearts Day
  • National Great Poetry Reading Day
  • National Superhero Day

April 29

  • National Peace Rose Day
  • National Shrimp Scampi Day
  • National Zipper Day 
  • World Wish Day
  • United Nations: International Dance Day

April 30

  • National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
  • National Bubble Tea Day
  • National Bugs Bunny Day
  • National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
  • National Honesty Day
  • National Military Brats Day
  • National Oatmeal Cookie Day
  • National Raisin Day
  • National Sarcoidosis Day
  • United Nations: International Jazz Day

National Weeks in April

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 2025:

  • April 6-12, 2025: National Library Week
  • April 7-13, 2025: National Public Health Week
  • April 5-9, 2025: National Wildlife Week
  • April 13-19, 2025: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
  • April 13-19, 2025: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
  • April 13-19, 2025: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
  • April 14-20, 2025: National Student Employment Week
  • April 20-26, 2025: National Volunteer Week
  • April 21-25, 2025: 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
  • 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 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!

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Last Update: August 11, 2024