Thursday
April 4, 2019
18 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Rat Day
World Rat Day serves as a reminder to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the unique qualities of all creatures.
International Carrot Day
International Carrot Day serves as a reminder of the simple joys and benefits that come from embracing wholesome foods.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ’s time in the tomb.
International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
The International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed every April 4 to promote mine clearance and victim support.
Jeep 4×4 Day
Jeep 4×4 Day is a celebration of off-road culture and four-wheel-drive heritage held every April 4.
Tell a Lie Day
Tell a Lie Day is a lighthearted holiday celebrated every April 4 that encourages harmless deceptions and creative tall tales.
Bonza Bottler Day
Bonza Bottler Day is a cheerful monthly celebration when the day number matches the month—an excuse to pause, connect, and have a little fun.
National School Librarian Day
National School Librarian Day is an annual celebration held every April 4 to honor the educators who manage school library programs.
404 Day
404 Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated every April 4 to honor the culture, music, and community of Atlanta.
National Hug a Newsperson Day
National Hug a Newsperson Day is an annual appreciation day held every April 4 for those who report and deliver the news.
National Vitamin C Day
National Vitamin C Day is an annual health observance held every April 4 to promote the benefits of ascorbic acid for the body and skin.
National Cordon Bleu Day
National Cordon Bleu Day is a food holiday held every April 4 to celebrate the classic dish of meat rolled with cheese and ham.
National Walk Around Things Day
National Walk Around Things Day is a lighthearted holiday held every April 4 that encourages both physical and metaphorical navigation around obstacles.
Victims of Violence Wholly Day
Victims of Violence Wholly Day is observed every April 4 to honor those lost to violence and support survivors in their healing.
National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day celebrates the iconic flour tortilla wrap on the first Thursday of April.
Senegal Independence Day
The Independence Day of Senegal is a public holiday celebrated every April 4 to mark the nation's freedom from French rule.
Discover National Parks Fortnight
Discover National Parks Fortnight is a two-week UK celebration of protected landscapes starting every April 4.
Edinburgh Science Festival
The Edinburgh Science Festival is a two-week celebration of STEM held annually during the Easter holidays.
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Easter
Easter is a major Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus and observed with various cultural and religious traditions.
International Day of Conscience
International Day of Conscience reminds us that each thoughtful action, no matter how small, plays a part in shaping the collective human experience.
Feast Day of Vincent Ferrer
The Feast Day of Vincent Ferrer celebrates the life and miracles of the Dominican missionary every year on April 5.
International Raisin and Spice Bar Day
International Raisin and Spice Bar Day is a celebration of a classic spiced fruit treat held every April 5.
First Contact Day
First Contact Day is a fan-led celebration of the Star Trek universe observed annually on April 5.
National Self Care Day
National Self Care Day encourages prioritizing mental and physical well-being annually on April 5.
Gold Star Spouses Day
Gold Star Spouses Day is a solemn day of remembrance for surviving military partners held annually on April 5.
National Dandelion Day
National Dandelion Day celebrates the ecological and medicinal value of the resilient wildflower every April 5.