You know what they say: "April showers bring May flowers." But in reality, the month is way more than just a rainy season! In fact, depending on where you live, April can bring out the most marvelous parts of spring—including blooming flowers and longer sunny days. Beyond the seasonal charm, April is a month packed with fun celebrations, special holidays, and unique observances.
While April Fools' Day might grab the spotlight with its clever pranks and hilarious jokes, there’s plenty more to enjoy. In 2025, Easter and several other Holy Days actually occur during April. You might also recognize the start of Passover and Earth Day. There are also plenty of opportunities to celebrate your furry friends with days such as National Pet Day and National Hug Your Dog Day. And technically speaking, April as a whole is National Pickleball Month (get your paddles ready, Drummond family!).
Whether it’s grabbing a novel for World Book Day or relaxing on National Self Care Day, there’s always something to do in April. So, if you're looking for something new to celebrate, then read on! Below is a hefty list of all the holidays and observances that April 2025 has to offer.
April Daily Holidays and Observances
- Apr. 1: April Fools’ Day, National Fun Day, National Greeting Card Day, National One Cent Day, National Sourdough Bread Day
- Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day, National DIY Day, National Ferret Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Reconciliation Day, Nature Day, National Walking Day, World Autism Awareness Day
- Apr. 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day, National Film Score Day, National Find a Rainbow Day, National Inspiring Joy Day, National Tweed Day
- Apr. 4: International Carrot Day, National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day, National Hug a Newsperson Day, National School Librarian Day, National Vitamin C Day, Walk to Work Day
- Apr. 5: Bell Bottoms Day, National Caramel Day, National Dandelion Day, National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Self Care Day, Peeps Day, National Handmade Day, International Pillow Fight Day
- Apr. 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, National Tartan Day, National Geologists Day
- Apr. 7: National Beer Day, National Coffee Cake Day, National No Housework Day, National Pet Health Insurance Day, Public Television Day
- Apr. 8: International Feng Shui Awareness Day, National Empanada Day, National Zoo Lovers Day
- Apr. 9: National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day, National Cherish an Antique Day, National Library Workers Day, National Name Yourself Day, National Unicorn Day
- Apr. 10: Golfer’s Day, National Encourage a Young Writer Day, National Farm Animals Day, National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day
- Apr. 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day, National Barbershop Quartet Day, National Cheese Fondue Day, National Pet Day
- Apr. 12: Hamster Day, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Only Child Day, Passover begins
- Apr. 13: Celebrate Teen Literature Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day, National Scrabble Day, Palm Sunday
- Apr. 14: International Kids Yoga Day, National Dolphin Day, National Donate a Book Day, National Gardening Day, National Look Up at the Sky Day, National Pecan Day
- Apr. 15: National ASL Day, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day, National Laundry Day, National Rubber Eraser Day
- Apr. 16: Day of the Mushroom, Good Deeds Day, National Eggs Benedict Day, National Orchid Day, National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, Save the Elephant Day
- Apr. 17: Go Fly a Kite Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, International Haiku Poetry Day, National Banana Day, National Cheese Ball Day, National Crawfish Day
- Apr. 18: Adult Autism Awareness Day, National Animal Crackers Day, National Columnists' Day, National Exercise Day, Good Friday
- Apr. 19: National Dog Parent Appreciation Day, National Garlic Day
- Apr. 20: National Cheddar Fries Day, National Look Alike Day, National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, National Record Store Day, Volunteer Recognition Day, Easter Sunday, Passover ends
- Apr. 21: National Chickpea Day, National Kindergarten Day, National Tea Day, World Creativity and Innovation Day
- Apr. 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day
- Apr. 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day, National English Muffin Day, National Lost Dogs Awareness Day, National Picnic Day, National Take a Chance Day, Shakespeare Day, World Book Day, World Table Tennis Day
- Apr. 24: National Bucket List Day, National Pigs in a Blanket Day
- Apr. 25: Arbor Day, National DNA Day, National Mani-Pedi Day, National Plumbers Day, National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, National Telephone Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, School Bus Drivers’ Day, World Penguin Day
- Apr. 26: Administrative Professionals Day, Denim Day, Get Organized Day, National Audubon Day, National Help a Horse Day, National Kids and Pets Day, National Pretzel Day, World Stationery Day, World Veterinary Day
- Apr. 27: Marine Mammal Rescue Day, National Gummi Bear Day, National Independent Bookstore Day, National Pet Parents Day, National Tell A Story Day, World Design Day
- Apr. 28: Global Pay It Forward Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, National Superhero Day
- Apr. 29: International Astronomy Day, International Dance Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day, National Zipper Day
- Apr. 30: International Jazz Day, National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, National Bubble Tea Day, National Honesty Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Raisin Day, National Therapy Animal Day, National Tie Dye Day, International Guide Dog Day, Stop Food Waste Day
April Weekly Holidays and Observances
- Be Kind to Spiders Week (Apr. 1— 7)
- National Wildlife Week (Apr. 5 — 9)
- National Robotics Week (Apr. 5 — 13)
- National Library Week (Apr. 6 — 12)
- National Public Health Week (Apr. 7 — 13)
- World Music Therapy Week (Apr. 10 — 15)
- National Dance Week (Apr. 18 — 27)
- National Volunteer Week (Apr. 20 — 26)
- National Administrative Professionals Week (Apr. 21 — 25)
- Gathering of Nations (Apr. 24 — 26)
- National Preservation Week (Apr. 27 — May 3)
April Monthly Holidays and Observances
- Autism Awareness Month
- Canine Fitness Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Counseling Awareness Month
- Dog Appreciation Month
- Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
- Fair Housing 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 Brunch Month
- National Card and Letter Writing Month
- National Donate Life Awareness Month
- National Financial Literacy Month
- National Garden Month
- National Garlic Month
- National Grilled Cheese Month
- National Humor Month
- National Inventor's Month
- National Kite Month
- National Minority Health Month
- National Month of Hope
- National Pecan Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Pickleball Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Soft Pretzel Month
- National Stress Awareness Month
- National Volunteer Month
- National Woodworking Month
- National Youth Sports Safety Month
- Parkinson's Awareness Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- School Library Month
- Scottish-American Heritage Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Macie Reynolds
Assistant Editor
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
