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In April, there are several month-long and week-long holidays and observances:
Month-Long Holidays in April
National Poetry Month: A month dedicated to celebrating the art of poetry and encouraging people to read, write, and appreciate poems.
Earth Month: A month focused on environmental awareness and sustainability, promoting actions to protect the environment. It often includes events leading up to Earth Day on April 22.
National Autism Awareness Month: A month devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as supporting individuals and families affected by autism.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: A month dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse, encouraging efforts to prevent abuse, and supporting the well-being of children.
Financial Literacy Month: A month that emphasizes the importance of financial education and aims to increase understanding of personal finance, budgeting, and saving.
Stress Awareness Month: A month focused on increasing awareness about stress and its effects on health and well-being, promoting stress management techniques.
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month: A month aimed at educating the public about the dangers of distracted driving and encouraging safe driving habits.
Week-Long Holidays in April
National Library Week: (Typically the second week of April) – A week-long celebration of libraries, library workers, and the importance of libraries in communities. It includes events, book promotions, and educational activities.
National Volunteer Week: (Typically the third week of April) – A week dedicated to celebrating the contributions of volunteers and encouraging people to get involved in volunteer work.
World Autism Awareness Week: (Usually the first week of April) – A week that coincides with Autism Awareness Month, focusing on increasing awareness and promoting understanding of autism.
National Teacher Appreciation Week: (Typically the first full week of April) – A week set aside to honor and appreciate teachers for their hard work and dedication to education.
National Public Health Week: (Usually the first full week of April) – A week dedicated to raising awareness about public health issues and promoting healthy living through public health initiatives.
April 1
April Fools’ Day
National Sourdough Bread Day
National Tater Tot Day
International Fun at Work Day
National Homemade Soup Day
BIRTHDAYS: Asa Butterfield (b. April 1, 1997)
April 2
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
World Autism Awareness Day
National Reconciliation Day
National Ferret Day
International Children’s Book Day
BIRTHDAYS: Marvin Gaye (b. April 2, 1939), Quavo (b. April 2, 1991), Michael Fassbender (b. April 2, 1977)
April 3
National Chocolate Mousse Day
Find a Rainbow Day
National Walking Day
World Party Day
Tweed Day
BIRTHDAYS: Alec Baldwin (b. April 3, 1958), Leona Lewis (b. April 3, 1985)
April 4
National Chicken Cacciatore Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day
World Rat Day
International Day for Mine Awareness
National School Librarian Day
BIRTHDAYS: Robert Downey Jr. (b. April 4, 1965), Kelly Price (b. April 4, 1973)
April 5
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
National Go for a Walk Day
National Dandelion Day
National Caramel Day
National Flash Drive Day
BIRTHDAYS: Pharrell Williams (b. April 5, 1973), Hayley Atwell (b. April 5, 1982), Lily James (b. April 5, 1989)
April 6
National Tartan Day
National Burrito Day
National Siamese Cat Day
National Sorry Charlie Day
National Coffee Cake Day
BIRTHDAYS: Paul Rudd (b. April 6, 1969), Merle Haggard (b. April 6, 1937)
April 7
World Health Day
National Beer Day
National No Housework Day
National Coffee Cake Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
BIRTHDAYS: John Oates (Hall & Oates) (b. April 7, 1949), Russell Crowe (b. April 7, 1964)
April 8
National Empanada Day
National Draw a Picture Day
National Zoo Lovers Day
National All Is Ours Day
National Girl Scout Leaders Day
BIRTHDAYS: Robin Wright (b. April 8, 1966), Izzy Stradlin (Guns N’ Roses) (b. April 8, 1962)
April 9
National Name Yourself Day
National Unicorn Day
National Winston Churchill Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
National 8-Track Tape Day
BIRTHDAYS: Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) (b. April 9, 1977), Elle Fanning (b. April 9, 1998)
April 10
National Farm Animals Day
National Siblings Day
National Cinnamon Crescent Day
National Golfers Day
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
BIRTHDAYS: Charlie Hunnam (b. April 10, 1980), Mandy Moore (b. April 10, 1984), Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) (b. April 10, 1975)
April 11
National Pet Day
National Barbershop Quartet Day
National Cheese Fondue Day
National Louie Louie Day
National No Grumbling Day
BIRTHDAYS: Joss Stone (b. April 11, 1987)
April 12
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
National Licorice Day
National Only Child Day
National Big Wind Day
National Walk on Your Wild Side Day
BIRTHDAYS: Brendon Urie (Panic! at the Disco) (b. April 12, 1987), Claire Danes (b. April 12, 1979), Ed O’Neill (b. April 12, 1946),Andy García (b. April 12, 1956)
April 13
National Scrabble Day
National Peach Cobbler Day
National Thomas Jefferson Day
National Make Lunch Count Day
National Gardening Day
BIRTHDAYS: Allison Williams (b. April 13, 1988), Al Green (b. April 13, 1946)
April 14
National Dolphin Day
National Ex-Spouse Day
National Pecan Day
National Reach as High as You Can Day
National Gardening Day
BIRTHDAYS: Loretta Lynn (b. April 14, 1932), Sarah Michelle Gellar (b. April 14, 1977)
April 15
National Titanic Remembrance Day
National Rubber Eraser Day
National Income Tax Day
World Art Day
National Take a Wild Guess Day
BIRTHDAYS: Emma Watson (b. April 15, 1990), Luis Fonsi (b. April 15, 1978), Luke Evans (b. April 15, 1979)
April 16
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Stress Awareness Day
National Orchid Day
National Eggs Benedict Day
National Librarian Day
BIRTHDAYS: Chance the Rapper (b. April 16, 1993), Martin Lawrence (b. April 16, 1965)
April 17
National Cheese Ball Day
National Bat Appreciation Day
National Haiku Poetry Day
National Blah Blah Blah Day
National Crawfish Day
BIRTHDAYS: Jennifer Garner (b. April 17, 1972), Victoria Beckham (b. April 17, 1974), Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth) (b. April 17, 1974), Redman (b. April 17, 1970)
April 18
National Animal Crackers Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day
National Auctioneers Day
National Record Store Day
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
BIRTHDAYS: America Ferrera (b. April 18, 1984)
April 19
National Garlic Day
National Amaretto Day
National Hanging Out Day
National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
National Bicycle Day
BIRTHDAYS: James Franco (b. April 19, 1978)
April 20
National Look-Alike Day
National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
National Lima Bean Respect Day
National High Five Day
National Cheddar Fries Day
BIRTHDAYS: Jessica Lange (b. April 20, 1949), Avicii (b. April 20, 1989)
April 21
National Kindergarten Day
National Yellow Bat Day
National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
National Tea Day
National Earth Day
BIRTHDAYS: Queen Elizabeth II (b. April 21, 1926), Iggy Pop (b. April 21, 1947), Glen Hansard (b. April 21, 1970)
April 22
Earth Day
National Jelly Bean Day
National Teach Children to Save Day
National English Muffin Day
National Administrative Professionals Day
BIRTHDAYS: Jack Nicholson (b. April 22, 1937), Peter Frampton (b. April 22, 1950), Machine Gun Kelly (b. April 22, 1990)
April 23
National Picnic Day
World Book Day
National Lost Dog Awareness Day
National William Shakespeare Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
BIRTHDAYS: Roy Orbison (b. April 23, 1936)
April 24
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
National Zucchini Bread Day
National Secretaries Day
National Arbor Day
National Hairball Awareness Day
BIRTHDAYS: Kelly Clarkson (b. April 24, 1982), Barbra Streisand (b. April 24, 1942)
April 25
National Telephone Day
National DNA Day
National East Meets West Day
National Redhead Day
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
BIRTHDAYS: Ella Fitzgerald (b. April 25, 1917), Al Pacino (b. April 25, 1940), Renee Zellweger (b. April 25, 1969), Gina Torres (b. April 25, 1969)
April 26
National Pretzel Day
National Audubon Day
National Richter Scale Day
National Kids and Pets Day
National Hug an Earthling Day
BIRTHDAYS: Channing Tatum (b. April 26, 1980)
April 27
National Prime Rib Day
National Tell a Story Day
National Babe Ruth Day
National Morse Code Day
National Devil’s Food Cake Day
BIRTHDAYS: Lizzo (b. April 27, 1988), Ace Frehley (Kiss) (b. April 27, 1951), Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) (b. April 27, 1984)
April 28
National Superhero Day
National Blueberry Pie Day
National Great Poetry Reading Day
National Worker’s Memorial Day
National Brave Day
BIRTHDAYS: Jessica Alba (b. April 28, 1981), Penélope Cruz (b. April 28, 1974)
April 29
National Zipper Day
National Shrimp Scampi Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Sense of Smell Day
National Hug a Plumber Day
BIRTHDAYS: Willie Nelson (b. April 29, 1933), Michelle Pfeiffer (b. April 29, 1958), Uma Thurman (b. April 29, 1970), Daniel Day-Lewis (b. April 29, 1957)
April 30
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Honesty Day
BIRTHDAYS: Travis Scott (b. April 30, 1991), Kirsten Dunst (b. April 30, 1982), Johnny Galecki (b. April 30, 1975),Dianna Agron (b. April 30, 1986), Gal Gadot (b. April 30, 1985)
