Spring has sprung, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, which can only meanAprilis arriving.
While there are no federal holidays in April, the month is still packed with religious holidays and observances like Passover, Good Friday and Easter, as well as other celebrations such as April Fools' Day and Earth Day.
This month's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will also make an appearance in addition to two major meteor showers.
Here's everything the month of April has in store in 2026.
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Federal holidays in April 2026
There are no federal holidays in April.
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In total, 2026 has 11 federal holidays across 11 days, according to theOffice of Personnel Management. The next one, Memorial Day, won't be until Monday, May 25.
What religious holidays are in April 2026?
There are multiple cultural and religious holidays in April. Here are when they'll be, according toInterfaith AmericaandDiversity Resources:
Passover (Jewish) - begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, and ends on Thursday, April 9
The Memorial of Jesus' Death (Jehovah's Witness) - Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday (Christian) - Thursday, April 2
Good Friday (Christian) - Friday, April 3
Easter (Christian) - Sunday, April 5
Buddha's Birthday (Buddhist) - Wednesday, April 8
Vaisakhi (Sikh) - Monday, April 13
Ridván (Baha'i) - Begins on Monday, April 20, and ends on Saturday, May 2
What space events are happening in April 2026?
The Pink Moon will peak on Wednesday, April 1, at 10:12 p.m. ET, according to theOld Farmer's Almanac.The following celestial events will also happen throughout the month:
Full moon/Pink Moon - Wednesday, April 1
Lyrids Meteor Shower - Tuesday, April 14, to Thursday, April 30; peaks from Tuesday, April 21 to Wednesday, April 22
New Moon - Friday, April 17
Eta Aquariids- Sunday, April 19th, 2026, to Thursday, May 28th, 2026; peaks Tuesday, May 5, to Wednesday, May 6
Other notable calendar dates for April 2026
The following are other holidays, celebrations, and events occurring in April:
April Fools' Day- Wednesday, April 1
Tax Day- Wednesday, April 15
Earth Day- Wednesday, April 22
Arbor Day- Friday, April 24
Unique days in April 2026
The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of April, according to the National Day Calendar:
National Walking Day- Wednesday, April 1
National Burrito Day- Thursday, April 2
National Unicorn Day- Thursday, April 9
National Siblings Day- Friday, April 10
National Pet Day- Saturday, April 11
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day- Sunday, April 12
National Laundry Day- Wednesday, April 15
National Lookalike Day- Monday, April 20
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (also known as Take Your Child to Work Day)- Thursday, April 23
National Pretzel Day- Sunday, April 26
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