Saturday
April 30, 2022
37 holidays and observances fall on this day.
Walpurgis Night
Walpurgis Night is celebrated every April 30 to welcome spring and ward off spirits with bonfires.
International Jazz Day
Celebrate the power of music and unity on International Jazz Day, April 30, honoring jazz’s global impact.
Spank Out Day
Spank Out Day is observed every April 30 to promote non-violent child discipline and raise awareness about corporal punishment.
World Tai Chi and Qigong Da
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is held on the last Saturday of April to promote global health and peace.
Pesach Sheni
Pesach Sheni is observed on 14 Iyar to provide a second chance for those who missed the Passover offering.
International Sculpture Day
International Sculpture Day is observed on the last Saturday of April to celebrate three-dimensional art.
World Healing Day
World Healing Day is held on the last Saturday of April to promote global health and mind-body practices.
World Reiki Day
World Reiki Day is a global celebration of energy healing held on the last Saturday of April.
National Mahjong Day
National Mahjong Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the skill, strategy, and social history of the tile-based game.
Day of the Child
Day of the Child is celebrated every April 30 to honor children and promote literacy through books and culture.
National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day is observed every April 30 to encourage animal rescue and adoption.
National Bubble Tea Day
National Bubble Tea Day is observed every April 30 to celebrate the popular Taiwanese drink and its chewy tapioca pearls.
National Mr. Potato Head Day
National Mr. Potato Head Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the first toy advertised on television.
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Bugs Bunny Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the debut of the iconic Looney Tunes character.
Honesty Day
Honesty Day is observed every April 30 to promote truthfulness in communication and honor personal integrity.
Independent Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day is a national celebration of local bookshops held on the last Saturday in April.
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the hearty, fiber-rich history of this classic treat.
National Tie Dye Day
National Tie Dye Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the ancient art of resist-dyeing and creative fashion.
Hairstyle Appreciation Day
Hairstyle Appreciation Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the art of hairstyling and personal expression.
Eeyore’s Birthday
Eeyore’s Birthday is held on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the gloomy donkey with an Austin festival.
National Kiss of Hope Day
National Kiss of Hope Day is held on the last Saturday of April to encourage family love and community support.
National Tabby Day
National Tabby Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the unique coat patterns and history of tabby cats.
National Raisin Day
National Raisin Day is celebrated every April 30 to honor the nutritional value and versatility of dried grapes.
National Go Birding Day
National Go Birding Day is held on the last Saturday of April to encourage the hobby of birdwatching.
National Military Brats Day
National Military Brats Day is observed every April 30 to honor the sacrifices and resilience of military children.
National Pool Opening Day
National Pool Opening Day is held on the last Saturday of April to encourage pool safety and maintenance.
National Animal Advocacy Day
National Animal Advocacy Day is observed every April 30 to encourage the public to speak up for animal rights and legislation.
National Therapy Animal Day
National Therapy Animal Day is observed every April 30 to honor the animals and handlers providing comfort and healing.
Bob Wills Day
Bob Wills Day is observed on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the King of Western Swing.
National Rebuilding Day
National Rebuilding Day is held on the last Saturday of April to provide free home repairs for those in need.
National Drug Take Back Day
National Drug Take Back Day is a safe way to dispose of unneeded medications on the last Saturday of April.
Poem In Your Pocket Day
This day encourages people to carry and share their favorite poems every April.
National PrepareAthon Day
National PrepareAthon Day is observed every April 30 to encourage disaster readiness through community drills and planning.
National Sense of Smell Day
National Sense of Smell Day is held on the last Saturday of April to promote the importance of olfaction.
National First Ladies Day
National First Ladies Day is observed on the last Saturday in April to honor U.S. First Ladies and civic service.
National Sarcoidosis Day
National Sarcoidosis Day is observed every April 30 to raise awareness for the rare inflammatory disease and its impact.
Children's Day in Mexico
Children's Day in Mexico is observed every April 30 to honor youth and promote child welfare across the nation.
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International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day honors the labor movement and the struggle for workers' rights annually on May 1.
May Day
May Day is an annual celebration of spring and international labor rights observed on May 1.
Vesak (Buddha’s birth)
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Save The Rhino Day
Save The Rhino Day raises awareness about the threats facing rhinoceroses and promotes global conservation efforts to protect animals.
International Bereaved Mother’s Day
International Bereaved Mother’s Day honors mothers who have experienced the loss of a child, providing a space for remembrance and support.
World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day celebrates the universal language of laughter and its power to bring people together.
International Doodle Dog Day
Celebrate International Doodle Dog Day on May 1 and honor the joy doodle dogs bring.
Global Love Day
Global Love Day promotes unconditional love and unity across the world annually on May 1.