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

There are 18 national and international days on April 1st, ranging from historic observances to cultural spotlights. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • April Fools’ Day
  • Boomer Bonus Day
  • Edible Book Day / Edible Book Festival
  • Fossil Fools Day
  • Harmonize Your Health Day
  • International Fun at Work Day* (April 1, but first Thursday of April if it lands on a weekend)
  • International Tatting Day
  • Library Snapshot Day(Date varies; April 1 in some states)
  • Lupus Alert Day
  • National Greeting Card Day
  • National One Cent Day
  • National Sourdough Bread Day
  • National Tom Foolerys Day
  • National Trombone Players Day
  • Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day
  • 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

There are 13 national and international days on April 2nd, ranging from literary awareness and health advocacy to quirky celebrations like riding a horse to a bar. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Childhelp National Day of Hope(First Wednesday in April)
  • Don’t Walk Your Dog Day
  • International Children’s Book Day
  • International Fact-Checking Day
  • National DIY Day* (also celebrated on First Saturday in April, which is April 5th, 2025)
  • 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(First Wednesday in April)
  • Paraprofessional Appreciation Day(First Wednesday in April)
  • World Autism Awareness Day

April 3

There are 15 national and international days on April 3rd, covering everything from food and fashion to history, technology, and the arts. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • American Circus Day
  • Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
  • Fan Dance Day
  • Fish Fingers and Custard Day
  • Independent Artist Day™
  • National Burrito Day(First Thursday in April)
  • National Chocolate Mousse Day
  • National Find a Rainbow Day
  • National Film Score Day
  • National Inspiring Joy Day
  • National Tweed Day
  • Pony Express Day
  • World Aquatic Animal Day
  • World Cloud Security Day
  • World Party Day / P-Day

April 4

There are 20 national and international days on April 4th, ranging from honoring school librarians and health-conscious habits to raising awareness about landmines. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • 404 Day
  • Day of Silence / Day of (No) Silence(Date changes)
  • International Carrot Day
  • International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
  • International Kids’ Yoga Day(Date Varies)
  • Jeep 4×4 Day
  • National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
  • National Hug a Newsperson Day
  • National Parenting Education Day* (First Friday in April): this day will be observed for the first time on April 4, 2025.
  • National Picky Eaters Day
  • National Ramen Day
  • National School Librarian Day
  • National Vitamin C Day
  • National Walk Around Things Day
  • National Walk to Work Day(First Friday in April)
  • Tell a Lie Day
  • Victims of Violence Wholly Day
  • World Corporate Health Day
  • World Drummers’ Day
  • World Rat Day

April 5

There are 26 national and international days on April 5th, ranging from honoring military families and recognizing medical advancements to indulging in sweet caramel and supporting handmade and DIY. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Accelerate A.C.L. Awareness Among Young Women Day
  • Bell Bottoms Day
  • Every Day Is Tag Day(First Saturday in April)
  • First Contact Day
  • Gold Star Spouses Day
  • Hospital Admitting Clerks Day
  • International Day of Conscience
  • International Firewalk Day(First Saturday in April)
  • International Pillow Fight Day(First Saturday in April)
  • Love Our Children Day(First Saturday in April)
  • National Body Care Day
  • National Caramel Day
  • National Dandelion Day
  • National Deep Dish Pizza Day
  • National DIY Day* (celebrated twice: April 2nd and first Saturday of April)
  • National Flash Drive Day
  • National Go For Broke Day
  • National Handmade Day(First Saturday in April)
  • National Nebraska Day
  • National Peeps Day
  • National Play Outside Day(First Saturday of every month)
  • National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
  • National Read a Road Map Day
  • National SI 5 Star Phone Certification Day
  • Slow Art Day* (Dates Change)
  • Tangible Karma Day(First Saturday in April)

April 6

There are 23 national and international days on April 6th, celebrating everything from iconic foods and feline friends to global initiatives and historic moments. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Awareness Day
  • California Poppy Day
  • Drowsy Driver Awareness Day
  • Fresh Tomato Day
  • Geologists Day(First Sunday in April)
  • Good Deeds Day* (Date Varies)
  • 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 Employee Benefits Day(Date Varies in April)
  • National Food Faces Day
  • 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 Own Epitaph Day

April 7

There are 13 national and international days on April 7th, celebrating everything from raising awareness about health, bullying, and animal protection to honoring language, coffee cakes, and taking a break from housework. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • 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 IEP Writing Day* (First Monday in April)
  • National No Housework Day
  • National Pet Health Insurance Day
  • National Schwa Day
  • Public Television Day
  • World Health Day

April 8

There are 14 national and international days on April 8th, honoring everything from language and animals to cybersecurity and childhood creativity. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Baby Massage Day
  • Draw a Bird Day
  • Identity Management Day(Second Tuesday of April)
  • International Be Kind to Lawyers Day(Second Tuesday of April)
  • International Feng Shui Awareness Day
  • International Pageant Day
  • National All Is Ours Day
  • National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
  • National Empanada Day
  • National Library Workers Day(Tuesday of National Library Week)
  • National Pygmy Hippo Day
  • National Zoo Lovers Day
  • Step Into the Spotlight Day
  • Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day

April 9

There are 15 national and international days on April 9th, honoring everything from honoring history and heroism to celebrating ASMR, biomechanics, and mythical creatures. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Global Holistic Wealth Day
  • International ASMR Day
  • Jumbo Day
  • National Biomechanics Day(Date Changes)
  • National Cherish an Antique Day
  • National Chicken Little Awareness Day
  • National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
  • National Education and Sharing Day(Date varies each year)
  • National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
  • National Gin and Tonic Day
  • National Library Outreach Day(Wednesday of National Library Week)
  • National Mature Women’s Day
  • National Name Yourself Day
  • National Unicorn Day
  • National Winston Churchill Day

April 10

There are 16 national and international days on April 10th, honoring everything from pastries and poetry to public health, heritage, and hugging dogs. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Global Work From Home Day
  • 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. If you’re taking steps toward mindful drinking or sobriety, I’ve also created several free printable no-alcohol trackers to support your journey.
  • National Cinnamon Crescent Day
  • 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 article with a complete list of national days celebrating family, friendship, and relationships—perfect if you’re looking for more ways to honor loved ones throughout the year.
  • National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
  • Poem in Your Pocket Day(Date changes each year)
  • Salvation Army Founder’s Day
  • Support Teen Literature Day(First Thursday of National Library Week)
  • World Baton Twirling Day
  • World Homeopathy Day

April 11

There are 15 national and international days on April 11th, honoring everything from barbershop quartets and submarine history to raising awareness about organ donation and celebrating poetry in sweet form. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
  • International Louie Louie Day
  • National Barber Shop Quartet Day
  • National Cheese Fondue Day
  • National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
  • National Donate Life Blue & Green Day(Second Friday of April)
  • National Eight Track Tape Day
  • National Living Donor Day
  • National Marketing Operations Appreciation Day
  • National Pet Day
    🐾 For more dogscats, 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
  • Poet in a Cupcake Day* (Friday of Take Your Poet to School Week)
  • World Parkinson’s Day

April 12

There are 16 national and international days on April 12th, honoring everything from comfort foods and scientific breakthroughs to raising awareness about social causes and celebrating music culture. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything and Read Day)
  • International Day for Human Space Flight
  • International Day for Street Children
  • National Big Wind Day
  • National Catch and Release Day* (Second Saturday of April)
  • National for Twelves Day
  • National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
  • National Licorice Day
  • National Only Child Day
  • National Record Store Day* (Third Saturday of April and again the day after Thanksgiving)
  • National Colorado Day
  • National Deskfast Day
  • Teak Awareness Day
  • Wear a Star Day
  • Walk On Your Wild Side Day
  • World Hamster Day

April 13

There are 16 national and international days on April 13th, honoring everything from military and historical recognition to classic comfort foods and awareness campaigns. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this 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

There are 14 national and international days on April 14th, honoring everything from seaweed and pecans to puffins and dolphins. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Children with Alopecia Day
  • Dreams of Reason Feast Day
  • 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

There are 16 national and international days on April 15th, honoring everything from food favorites and historical observances to holidays promoting awareness and creativity. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • International Microvolunteering Day
  • McDonald’s Day
  • National Anime Day
  • National ASL Day
  • 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

April 16

There are 16 national and international days on April 16th, honoring everything from the human voice and revealing inner genius, to supporting elephants, librarians, and mushroom lovers. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Canadian Film Day 🇨🇦* (Third Wednesday in April)
  • Day of the Mushroom
    🍄‍🟫 A similar day, National Mushroom Day is celebrated on October 15th.
  • National Banana Day(Third Wednesday in April)
  • National Bean Counter Day
  • National Eggs Benedict Day
  • National Healthcare Decisions Day
  • 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
  • Youth Homelessness Matters Day 🇦🇺(Third Wednesday in April)

April 17

There are 22 national and international days on April 17th, honoring everything from historic events and iconic foods to conservation, culture, and heartfelt awareness efforts. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • 2A Day / Second Amendment Day
  • Blah Blah Blah Day
  • College Student Grief Awareness Day(Third Thursday in April)
  • D.A.R.E. Day(Third Thursday in April)
  • Espresso Italiano Day 🇮🇹
  • Get to Know Your Customers Day(Third Thursday of each quarter)
  • Herbalist Day
  • International Bat Appreciation Day
  • International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter
  • International Pizza Cake Day(Third Thursday in April)
  • Malbec World Day
  • National Auctioneers Day(Third Thursday in April)
  • National Cheeseball Day
  • National Crawfish Day
  • National Ellis Island Family History Day
  • National Haiku Poetry Day
  • National High Five Day(Third Thursday in April)
  • National Kickball Day
  • Nothing Like a Dame Day
  • National Mustang Day
  • World Circus Day
  • World Hemophilia Day

April 18

There are 14 national and international days on April 18th, honoring everything from heritage and health to dinosaurs, poetry, snacks, and more. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Adult Autism Awareness Day
  • International Amateur Radio Day
  • International Day for Monuments and Sites / World Heritage Day
  • International Jugglers Day
  • National Animal Crackers Day
  • National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day(Third Friday in April)
  • 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 Velociraptor Awareness Day
  • Pet Owners Independence Day
  • World Marbles Day(Every year on Good Friday)

April 19

There are 16 national and international days on April 19th, honoring everything from historic remembrance and scientific awareness to classic games and cultural celebrations. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day
  • Humorous Day: Part of National Humor Month
  • Husband Appreciation Day(Third Saturday in April)
  • 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 are 14 national and international days on April 20th, honoring food, others raising awareness, and a few simply inviting us to have fun or reflect. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • 420 Day / National Marijuana Day
  • Chinese Language Day
  • Easter* (date varies)
  • Go Fly a Kite Day(Third Sunday in April)
    🪁 A similar day, National Kite Day, is celebrated on February 8.
  • International Cli-Fi Day
  • National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day(Same day as Easter Sunday)
  • 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 20th, while the other observes it on the second Monday in November.

April 21

There are 18 national and international days on April 21st, honoring education, conservation, and food traditions to language, wellness, and quirky celebrations. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • 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 23rd. Other nut-related days are National Almond Day and Grab Some Nuts Day.
  • National Kindergarten Day
  • 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 are 12 national and international days on April 22nd. This date is packed with meaningful, quirky, and heartfelt reasons to mark the day. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • April Showers Day
  • Earth Day
  • Global Selfie Earth Day
  • International Mother Earth Day
  • 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 of September.
  • National Jelly Bean Day
  • National Narwhal Appreciation Day
  • National Parvo Awareness Day(Fourth Tuesday in April)
  • National Pin-up Day
  • School Bus Driver Appreciation Day* (Fourth Tuesday in April)

April 23

There are 22 national and international days on April 23rd, honoring education, conservation, and food traditions to language, wellness, and quirky celebrations. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this 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 8International Dalek Remembrance Day on December 21Doctor Who Day on November 23 and Fish Fingers and Custard Day on April 3.
  • International Creator Day
  • International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day
  • Movie Theatre Day
  • National Administrative Professionals Day / Secretaries Day or Admin Day(Fourth Wednesday of April)
  • 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 Talk Like Shakespeare Day
  • 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 16 national and international days on April 24th, honoring nostalgic nods to 90s boy bands to important calls for animal welfare, diplomacy, self-care, and financial literacy. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Fashion Revolution Day
  • Firefly Day
  • Help Animals Day
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
  • International Girls in ICT Day(Fourth Thursday in April)
  • Love Your Thighs Day(Fourth Thursday in April)
  • National Bucket List Day
  • National Neck Care Day
  • National Pet Care for All Day
  • National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
  • National Skipping Day
  • National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day(Fourth Thursday in April)
  • 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.
  • New Kids on the Block Day
  • Scream Day
  • World Day for Laboratory Animals

April 25

There are 21 national and international days on April 25th, honoring scientific milestones to nature-inspired days and social causes. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Financial Independence Awareness Day
  • Global Youth Service Days* (Last weekend in April)
  • International Amigurumi Day
  • International Delegate’s Day
  • License Plate Day
  • National Arbor Day(last Friday in April)
    🌳 Similar days include International Day of Forests on March 21.
  • National DNA Day: It’s also referred to as World DNA Day or International DNA Day in global observances.
  • National East Meets West 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 Hug a Plumber Day / National Plumber’s Day
  • 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 Telephone Day
  • National Zucchini Bread Day
  • Parental Alienation Awareness Day
  • Red Hat Society Day
  • Undiagnosed Children’s Awareness Day 🇬🇧* (Last Friday in April)
  • World Malaria Day
  • World Penguin Day
  • World Women’s Wellness Day(Last Friday in April)

April 26

There are 32 national and international days on April 26th, honoring everything from scientific achievements and pet care to environmental activism, creative arts, and personal empowerment. Click on the link to learn more about each celebration taking place on this day.

  • Alien Day
    👽 Similar film-inspired days like Star Wars Day (May 4) and Doctor Who Day (November 23).
  • Celebrate Trails Day* (Fourth Saturday in April)
  • Eeyore’s Birthday
    🐻 A similar day, National Winnie the Pooh Day, is celebrated on January 18th.
  • Get Organized Day
  • Healthy Kids Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • Hug an Australian Day
    🇦🇺 See also the full list of Australia-themed national days.
  • Independent Bookstore Day* (Last Saturday of April)
  • International Marconi Day* (Saturday closest to his birthday on April 25)
  • International Sculpture Day / IS Day* (Last Saturday of April)
  • International World Healing Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • National ‘Ai’ Day
  • National Audubon Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • National Day of Puppetry* (Fourth Saturday in April)
  • National Dissertation Day
  • National Dueling Dinosaurs Day* (Last Saturday in April)
    🦖 Related holidays are: Dinosaur Day on June 1st, National Fossil Day in October, National Velociraptor Awareness Day on April 18th.
  • National Garage Day
  • National Help A Horse Day
  • National Kids and Pets Day
  • National Kiss of Hope Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • National No Makeup 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 Pretzel Day
  • National Rebuilding Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • National Richter Scale Day
  • National Sense of Smell Day* (Last Saturday in April)
  • 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 Veterinary Day* (Last Saturday in April)

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
  • Save the Frogs Day

April 29

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

April 30

  • International Noise Awareness Day
  • 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
  • National Sausage Day (Ireland 🇮🇪)
  • National Therapy Animal Day
  • United Nations: International Jazz Day
  • Stop Food Waste 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 10-15, 2025: World Music Therapy Week
  • April 5-12, 2025: Bee Active Bee Healthy Bee Happy 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
  • 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 January 26, 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.

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Last Update: April 24, 2025