There is a plethora of unusual holidays to celebrate in April, aside from the well-known April Fools’ Day. Embrace the uniqueness of these unconventional holidays throughout the month.
April 1
Celebrate Edible Book Day and St. Stupid Day on this whimsical day.
April 2
Acknowledge National Love Your Produce Manager Day and National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day.
April 3
Opt for a day off with Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day or seek out a rainbow on National Find a Rainbow Day.
An airplane captured flying through a rainbow on August 18, 2021, in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Chen Liang/VCG via Getty Images)
April 4
Share a hug with a Newsperson on National Hug a Newsperson Day or take a stroll around various objects on National Walk Around Things Day.
April 5
Indulge in poetry with Poet in a Cupcake Day or challenge yourself with Read a Road Map Day.
April 6
Engage in a playful pillow fight for International Pillow Fight Day or challenge yourself to jump over obstacles on Jump Over Things Day.
Participants enjoying a massive pillow fight in Trafalgar Square on ‘International Pillow Fight Day’ on April 4, 2015, in London, England. (Photo by Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
April 7
Stand in solidarity with National Girl Me Too Day or take a break from chores on National No Housework Day.
April 8
Unleash your artistic side on Draw a Bird Day or reminisce with Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day.
April 9
Spread kindness on International Be Kind to Lawyers Day or celebrate the mystical creatures on National Unicorn Day.
(Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
April 10
Embrace your furry friend on National Hug Your Dog Day or raise awareness about IRS tax fraud on National Report IRS Tax Fraud Day.
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April 11
Harmonize with Barbershop Quartet Day or declutter your pantry on National Clean Up Your Pantry Day.
April 12
Step out of your comfort zone on Walk on Your Wild Side Day or savor a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day.
April 13
Delight your taste buds with National Peach Cobbler Day or showcase your unique style with National Silly Earring Day.
Indulge in Peach Cobbler for the Seasonal Cook column in San Francisco, California. (Photo By Liz Hafalia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
April 14
Appreciate the vast sky on National Look Up at the Sky Day or set ambitious goals on Reach As High As You Can Day.
April 15
Acknowledge life’s challenges on National That Sucks Day or take a leap of faith on Take A Wild Guess Day.
April 16
Explore the world of fungi on Day of the Mushroom or unleash your inner genius on National Reveal the Genius Within Day.
April 17
Engage in meaningful conversations on Blah Blah Blah Day or master the art of communication on International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter.
April 18
Celebrate the skill of juggling on International Jugglers Day or raise awareness about velociraptors on National Velociraptor Awareness Day.
Witness a vibrant performance by colorfully dressed jugglers during a Circus Medrano show. (Photo by Dan Porges/Getty Images)
April 19
Cherish feline companions on National Cat Lady Day or revisit your aspirations on Refresh Your Goals Day.
April 20
Show respect for Lima Beans on Lima Bean Respect Day or have fun with National Look-Alike Day.
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April 21
Fly a kite on Go Fly a Kite Day or respect the greenery on Keep Off the Grass Day.
Innovators are utilizing large kites as high-altitude sails for ships and wind power sources.
April 22
Welcome April showers on April Showers Day or indulge in sweet treats on National Jelly Bean Day.
April 23
Immerse yourself in cinematic experiences on Movie Theatre Day or embark on a mythical quest on Slay a Dragon Day.
April 24
Take a skip down memory lane on National Skipping Day or let out a scream on Scream Day.
April 25
Appreciate your thighs on Love Your Thighs Day or show gratitude to plumbers on National Hug a Plumber Day.
April 26
Share a hug with an Australian on Hug an Australian Day or reminisce about your first kiss on Remember Your First Kiss Day.
April 27
Celebrate the art of puppetry on National Day of Puppetry or pamper your furry friend on National Little Pampered Dog Day.
April 28
Savor a slice of Blueberry Pie on National Blueberry Pie Day or honor pet parents on National Pet Parents Day.
Capture the essence of National Blueberry Pie Day with a delightful pie. (Denver Post Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon)
April 29
Acknowledge the convenience of zippers on National Zipper Day or carry a poem in your pocket on Poem In Your Pocket Day.
April 30
Appreciate the art of hairstyling on Hairstyle Appreciation Day or embrace vibrant colors on National Tie Dye Day.