April holidays and observances to add to your calendar
Breathe a sigh of relief because winter is officially behind us. And now, you can rest easy knowing that the coming months come with a burst of color, warmer weather and longer days.
April, in particular, is when many of us start to embrace all things spring — pastel palettes, cheery tulips, you name it. But it's the month's annual holidays that really bring the cheer.
The month kicks off with April Fools' Day, Passover and Easter (this year, at least), but there are plenty of other holidays, observances and awareness days throughout the month to help you make the most of the season. For instance, Nature Day, Find a Rainbow Day, Earth Day and National Gardening Day will encourage you to step outside and soak up the sunshine.
To appreciate the sun, you have to deal with the rain — and April tends to bring its fair share. Luckily, there are so many holidays on this list that'll inspire you to find the fun in staying inside. On National Handmade Day, make some festive crafts with your kids. Treat yourself all month long with a long soak in the tub (National Self Care Day), trip the nail salon (National Mani-Pedi Day) or a hot cuppa before bed (National Tea Day). Or spend time in the kitchen and celebrate the food-related holidays with homemade eats like sourdough bread, coffee cake or açaí bowls.
It’s also a month to connect with others if you’ve been doing some hibernating this winter. Think: National Greeting Card Day, National Tell A Story Day and Global Pay It Forward Day.
Here comes the fun part: Add these April holidays, observances and awareness days to soak up all that the month has to offer.
Daily holidays and observances in April 2023
April 1
April Fools’ Day
International Pillow Fight Day
National Fun Day
National Greeting Card Day
National Handmade Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
April 2
Geologists Day
International Children’s Book Day
National DIY Day
National Ferret Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Nature Day
Palm Sunday
World Autism Awareness Day
April 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Find a Rainbow Day
National Inspiring Joy Day
April 4
International Carrot Day
National Cordon Bleu Day
National School Librarian Day
National Vitamin C Day
April 5
Bell Bottoms Day
National Caramel Day
National Dandelion Day
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Self Care Day
National Walking Day
Passover (starts at sundown)
Peeps Day
April 6
California Poppy Day
Hostess Twinkie Day
National Açaí Bowl Day
National Burrito Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Library Day
National Pajama Day
National Student Athlete Day
April 7
Good Friday
National Coffee Cake Day
National Pet Health Insurance Day
Public Television Day
Walk to Work Day
April 8
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
National Zoo Lovers Day
April 9
Easter
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Unicorn Day
April 10
Golfer’s Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
National Farm Animals Day
National Hug Your Dog Day
National Siblings Day
April 11
Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Pet Day
April 12
Hamster Day
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13
Celebrate Teen Literature Day
International Plant Appreciation Day
Passover ends at nightfall
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Scrabble Day
April 14
International Kids Yoga Day
National Dolphin Day
National Donate a Book Day
National Gardening Day
National Pecan Day
April 15
National ASL Day
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
Record Store Day
April 16
Good Deeds Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Orchid Day
Save the Elephant Day
April 17
Go Fly a Kite Day
International Bat Appreciation Day
International Haiku Poetry Day
National Cheese Ball Day
April 18
Adult Autism Awareness Day
National Animal Crackers Day
National Exercise Day
April 19
National Banana Day
National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
National Garlic Day
April 20
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
April 21
National Chickpea Day
National Tea Day
World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 22
Earth Day
National Jelly Bean Day
April 23
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
National English Muffin Day
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
National Picnic Day
Shakespeare Day
World Book Day
World Table Tennis Day
April 24
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25
National Mani-Pedi Day
National Plumbers Day
National Zucchini Bread Day
School Bus Drivers’ Day
World Penguin Day
April 26
Administrative Professionals Day
Denim Day
Get Organized Day
International Guide Dog Day
National Pretzel Day
World Stationery Day
April 27
Marine Mammal Rescue Day
National Tell A Story Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
World Design Day
April 28
Arbor Day
Global Pay It Forward Day
National Blueberry Pie Day
Stop Food Waste Day
April 29
Indie Bookstore Day
International Astronomy Day
International Dance Day
World Veterinary Day
April 30
International Jazz Day
National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
National Bubble Tea Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Raisin Day
National Therapy Animal Day
National Tie Dye Day
Weekly observances in April 2023
April 1 to 7: Be Kind to Spiders Week
April 2 to 8: Holy Week
April 3 to 9: National Public Health Week
April 8 to 16: National Robotics Week
April 4 to 8: National Wildlife Week
April 14 to 23: National Dance Week
April 23 to 29: National Library Week
Monthly observances in April 2023
Canine Fitness Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Counseling Awareness Month
Dog Appreciation Month
Filipino Food Month
Global Astronomy Month
International Guitar Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Move More Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
National BLT Sandwich Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Garden Month
National Garlic Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
National Kite Month
National Pecan Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Stress Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
National Woodworking Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
School Library Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
