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16 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, April 2 2026

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What April 2 celebrates

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

National Ferret Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Animals Small Pets United States

National Ferret Day

An appreciation day on April 2 celebrating domesticated ferrets and promoting awareness of their care, welfare, and suitability as companion animals.

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National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Food observance
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day with your favorite sandwich - get creative and make something unique that your taste buds will love!

Food Burgers United States
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National Burrito Day
Food observance
National Burrito Day

Taco 'bout a party! Celebrate National Burrito Day with your favorite burritos and all the fixings for an unforgettable fiesta.

Food Global Cuisines United States
04
World Autism Awareness Day
Awareness day
World Autism Awareness Day

Let's come together to raise awareness and show our support for World Autism Awareness Day - join us in celebrating neurodiversity!

Awareness Disability International
05
National DIY Day
Observance
National DIY Day

Get your creative juices flowing on National DIY Day - the perfect excuse to tackle those Pinterest projects and unleash your inner maker!

Hobbies DIY United States
06
National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day
Community origin
National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day

Saddle up and join the fun on National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day - enjoy drinks, games, and good company with your equine companion!

Fun Silly United States
07
International Fact-Checking Day
Awareness day
International Fact-Checking Day

Don't fall for fake news - join us in celebrating International Fact-Checking Day by spreading accurate information and promoting media literacy!

Awareness Public Health International
08
Maundy Thursday
Observance
Maundy Thursday

Mark Maundy Thursday with humility and service, as we remember Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. Let's spread love, kindness and forgiveness.

Religion Christian International
09
Children’s Picture Book Day
Observance
Children’s Picture Book Day

Get ready to dive into a world of imagination and wonder on Children's Picture Book Day - the perfect day to share stories and create memories with your little ones!

Pop Culture Books International
10
International Children’s Book Day
Observance
International Children’s Book Day

Get ready to ignite your child's imagination and love for reading on International Children's Book Day - with new adventures waiting on every page!

Pop Culture Books International
11
National Reconciliation Day
Awareness day
National Reconciliation Day

National Reconciliation Day is a time to come together, forgive past differences, and promote unity for a better future. Let's spread love and understanding!

Awareness Values United States
12
National Love Your Produce Manager Day
Observance
National Love Your Produce Manager Day

Show some love to your produce manager today - they work hard to make sure you have the freshest fruits and veggies in town! Happy National Love Your Produce Manager Day!

Careers Hospitality United States
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Sizdah Be-dar
Observance
Sizdah Be-dar

Experience Persian tradition at its finest this Sizdah Be-dar, full of family, nature, and fun! Keep the 13th day unlucky no more.

Culture Regional Iran
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Pascua Florida Day
Observance
Pascua Florida Day

Celebrate the rich history and culture of Florida with Pascua Florida Day - a day to honor the first recorded landing of Europeans in America!

Culture Regional United States
15
Union Day of Belarus and Russia
Observance
Union Day of Belarus and Russia

Join in on the celebration of unity and friendship between Belarus and Russia with cultural events, performances, and traditional dishes!

Culture Civics Belarus
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Argentina Day of the Veterans
Observance
Argentina Day of the Veterans

Honor the brave veterans of Argentina on their special day, filled with parades, ceremonies, and tributes to those who have served.

Careers Military Argentina
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This week & month

91 month-long observances and 9 week-long ones that include April 2.

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
Orthodox Lent
February 23 – April 11
Orthodox Lent
Religion
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
Passover
April 1–9
Passover
Religion
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
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
Holy Week
March 29 – April 5
Holy Week
Religion
International Amateur Radio Month
All of April
International Amateur Radio Month
Hobbies
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
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
Laugh at Work Week
April 1–7
Laugh at Work Week
Careers
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 Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 12
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nature
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
Passion Week
March 29 – April 5
Passion Week
Religion
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
Medication Safety Week
April 1–7
Medication Safety Week
Awareness
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
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
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
April 1–7
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
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
Semana Santa Spain
March 29 – April 5
Semana Santa Spain
Religion
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
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