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22 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, April 16 2026

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What April 16 celebrates

22 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

Selena Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Pop Culture Music United States

Selena Day

An annual observance on April 16 in Texas honoring the life and cultural legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Grammy-winning Tejano music star, on the anniversary of her birthday.

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National High Five Day
Community origin
National High Five Day

Put your hands together and join in on the fun - it's National High Five Day! Share some love with a high five today!

Fun Silly United States
03
National Librarian Day
Institutional Initiative
National Librarian Day

An annual observance on April 16 recognizing the professional contributions of librarians and the vital role libraries play in education, information access, and community development.

Careers Educators United States
04
Wear Pajamas to Work Day
Community origin
Wear Pajamas to Work Day

Ditch the business attire and join in on the fun with Wear Pajamas to Work Day - because who says you can't be comfortable while being productive?

Fun Silly United States
05
National Orchid Day
Observance
National Orchid Day

Celebrate National Orchid Day with a beautiful bouquet of blooms - enjoy their delicate beauty and delight in their captivating fragrances!

Nature Plants United States
06
Day of the Mushroom
Food observance
Day of the Mushroom

Get ready to go mushroom crazy on the Day of the Mushroom! From savory dishes to unique crafts, there's endless ways to enjoy these delicious fungi.

Food Side Dishes United States
07
International Pizza Cake Day
Food observance
International Pizza Cake Day

Indulge your tastebuds to celebrate International Pizza Cake Day! Elevate your love for pizza to new, deliciously sweet heights!

Food Pizza International
08
Save the Elephant Day
Observance
Save the Elephant Day

On Save the Elephant Day, let's come together and raise awareness for these majestic creatures and take action to protect their future.

Animals Wildlife International
09
National Eggs Benedict Day
Food observance
National Eggs Benedict Day

Indulge in National Eggs Benedict Day with delicious recipes, creative toppings and special discounts - it's the perfect way to start your day!

Food Breakfast United States
10
National Joseph Day
Observance
National Joseph Day

Calling all Josephs! It's your day to shine and show the world why you have one of the most popular names in history. Happy National Joseph Day!

Names International
11
National Cash Day
Observance
National Cash Day

Are you one of the lucky ones with the name Cash? Then get ready to celebrate yourself on National Cash Day with some fun and festivities!

Business Financial Literacy International
12
Get to Know Your Customers Day
Observance
Get to Know Your Customers Day

Engage, interact, and connect on Get to Know Your Customers Day! Cultivate relationships and discover the heart behind every transaction.

Business Entrepreneurship United States
13
National Angel Day
Observance
National Angel Day

Calling all angels! It's National Angel Day and we're celebrating all the amazing people named Angel with love, gratitude, and appreciation.

Religion Interfaith International
14
Support Teen Literature Day
Observance
Support Teen Literature Day

Dive into a world of adventure, romance, and discovery - Support Teen Literature Day enhances young minds one book at a time!

Pop Culture Books United States
15
World Semicolon Day
Individual Initiative
World Semicolon Day

An annual international observance on April 16 to promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and solidarity through the semicolon symbol.

Awareness Mental Health International
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Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day
Awareness day
Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day

On Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day, join forces with your daughter and make a positive impact in your community through volunteer work!

Awareness Philanthropy United States
17
World Voice Day
Observance
World Voice Day

Raise your voice and join the global conversation on World Voice Day - let's celebrate the power of communication and self-expression!

Health Alternative Health International
18
National Bean Counter Day
Observance
National Bean Counter Day

Celebrate National Bean Counter Day and give a shoutout to all the number crunchers out there who keep our finances in check!

Careers Legal United States
19
National Healthcare Decisions Day
Awareness day
National Healthcare Decisions Day

Make sure your healthcare wishes are honored - take the time to learn more about National Healthcare Decisions Day and make your decisions today!

Awareness Public Health United States
20
National Reveal the Genius Within Day
Observance
National Reveal the Genius Within Day

Unleash your inner genius and celebrate National Reveal the Genius Within Day with inspirational quotes, challenging puzzles, and stimulating activities!

Health Self-Improvement United States
21
Foursquare Day
Observance
Foursquare Day

Get ready to check in and celebrate Foursquare Day on April 16th - with fun challenges, discounts, and rewards for your love of exploring!

Tech Social Media United States
22
Birthday of Jose de Diego
Observance
Birthday of Jose de Diego

Honor the legacy of Puerto Rican patriot and poet, Jose de Diego, on his birthday by learning about his contributions to history.

Culture Hispanic Heritage Puerto Rico
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This week & month

91 month-long observances and 10 week-long ones that include April 16.

Stress Awareness Month
All of April
Stress Awareness Month
Awareness
Autism Acceptance Month
All of April
Autism Acceptance Month
Awareness
Child Abuse Awareness Month
All of April
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Awareness
Dog Appreciation Month
All of April
Dog Appreciation Month
Animals
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
All of April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
All of April
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Awareness
National Poetry Month
All of April
National Poetry Month
Pop Culture
National Grilled Cheese Month
All of April
National Grilled Cheese Month
Food
World Autism Month
All of April
World Autism Month
Awareness
National Alcohol Awareness Month
All of April
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Awareness
Canine Fitness Month
All of April
Canine Fitness Month
Animals
Adopt a Ferret Month
All of April
Adopt a Ferret Month
Animals
National Soft Pretzel Month
All of April
National Soft Pretzel Month
Food
National Frog Month
All of April
National Frog Month
Animals
Occupational Therapy Month
All of April
Occupational Therapy Month
Careers
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
All of April
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Awareness
Financial Literacy Month
All of April
Financial Literacy Month
Business
National Humor Month
All of April
National Humor Month
Fun
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
All of April
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Animals
National Food Month
All of April
National Food Month
Food
National BLT Sandwich Month
All of April
National BLT Sandwich Month
Food
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
All of April
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Animals
School Library Month
All of April
School Library Month
School
International Guitar Month
All of April
International Guitar Month
Hobbies
Keep America Beautiful Month
All of April
Keep America Beautiful Month
Nature
National Social Security Month
All of April
National Social Security Month
Business
Straw Hat Month
All of April
Straw Hat Month
Style
Counseling Awareness Month
All of April
Counseling Awareness Month
Careers
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
All of April
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Awareness
Month of the Military Child
All of April
Month of the Military Child
Awareness
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
All of April
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
Physical Wellness Month
All of April
Physical Wellness Month
Health
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
April 16 – May 29
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Nature
Global Child Nutrition Month
All of April
Global Child Nutrition Month
Awareness
National Kite Month
All of April
National Kite Month
Sports
Earth Month
All of April
Earth Month
Nature
National Card and Letter Writing Month
All of April
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Pop Culture
Organic Breakfast Month
All of April
Organic Breakfast Month
Food
Celebrate Diversity Month
All of April
Celebrate Diversity Month
Awareness
Fair Housing Month
All of April
Fair Housing Month
Awareness
International Amateur Radio Month
All of April
International Amateur Radio Month
Hobbies
International Dark Sky Week
April 13–19
International Dark Sky Week
Nature
National Foot Health Awareness Month
All of April
National Foot Health Awareness Month
Awareness
National Month of Hope
All of April
National Month of Hope
Awareness
National Welding Month
All of April
National Welding Month
Careers
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
All of April
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Awareness
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Week of the Young Child
April 11–17
Week of the Young Child
Awareness
Days of Remembrance
April 13–20
Days of Remembrance
Culture
Hate Week
April 12–18
Hate Week
Awareness
Move More Month
All of April
Move More Month
Health
National Donate Life Month
All of April
National Donate Life Month
Awareness
National Garlic Month
All of April
National Garlic Month
Food
National Green Week
February 7 – April 30
National Green Week
Nature
National Safe Digging Month
All of April
National Safe Digging Month
Awareness
National Woodworking Month
All of April
National Woodworking Month
Hobbies
National Youth Sports Safety Month
All of April
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Awareness
Rosacea Awareness Month
All of April
Rosacea Awareness Month
Awareness
STI Awareness Month
All of April
STI Awareness Month
Awareness
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
All of April
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Arab American Heritage Month
All of April
Arab American Heritage Month
Culture
Cesarean Awareness Month
All of April
Cesarean Awareness Month
Awareness
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
All of April
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
Food
Defeat Diabetes Month
All of April
Defeat Diabetes Month
Awareness
Genocide Awareness Month
All of April
Genocide Awareness Month
Awareness
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
All of April
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
Culture
National Car Care Month
All of April
National Car Care Month
Lifestyle
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
Scottish-American Heritage Month
All of April
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Culture
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
All of April
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
All of April
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
Awareness
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of April
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Awareness
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
All of April
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Careers
World Landscape Architecture Month
All of April
World Landscape Architecture Month
Careers
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Cancer Control Month
All of April
Cancer Control Month
Awareness
Children and Nature Awareness Month
All of April
Children and Nature Awareness Month
Awareness
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
All of April
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Food
Global Astronomy Month
All of April
Global Astronomy Month
School
Grange Month
All of April
Grange Month
Culture
IBS Month
All of April
IBS Month
Awareness
International Customer Loyalty Month
All of April
International Customer Loyalty Month
Business
Jazz Appreciation Month
All of April
Jazz Appreciation Month
Pop Culture
National Decorating Month
All of April
National Decorating Month
Lifestyle
National Fresh Celery Month
All of April
National Fresh Celery Month
Food
National Internship Awareness Month
All of April
National Internship Awareness Month
Careers
National Minority Health Month
All of April
National Minority Health Month
Awareness
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
All of April
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Awareness
National Soy Foods Month
All of April
National Soy Foods Month
Food
National Student Employment Week
April 13–17
National Student Employment Week
Careers
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
April 10–17
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
Awareness
Records and Information Management Month
All of April
Records and Information Management Month
Business
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
All of April
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
Awareness
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
All of April
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
Food
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
All of April
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
Food
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
April 10–19
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Pop Culture
Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
April 16–22
Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Awareness
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
World Homoeopathy Awareness Week
April 10–16
World Homoeopathy Awareness Week
Health
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
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