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14 holidays observed on this day
Wednesday, April 8 2026

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April 8 2026

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What April 8 celebrates

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

Souvla Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Business Brand Anniversaries United States

Souvla Day

Celebrate Souvla Day, honoring a decade of pioneering Greek dining in San Francisco with fast-fine flavors and local love!

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National Zoo Lovers Day
Observance
National Zoo Lovers Day

Get ready to explore and discover wildlife on National Zoo Lovers Day! Visit your local zoo or animal sanctuary to learn about amazing species.

Animals Wildlife United States
03
Pygmy Hippo Day
Observance
Pygmy Hippo Day

Get ready to "hippo" around on Pygmy Hippo Day! Learn about these adorable and endangered creatures while supporting their conservation efforts.

Animals Wildlife International
04
National Empanada Day
Food observance
National Empanada Day

Celebrate National Empanada Day with delicious flavors from around the world - make your own, try a new recipe, or get takeout!

Food Global Cuisines United States
05
National All is Ours Day
Awareness day
National All is Ours Day

Celebrate National All is Ours Day with your friends and family - explore nature, practice gratitude, and enjoy the beauty of the world!

Awareness Values United States
06
Draw a Bird Day
Observance
Draw a Bird Day

Let your creativity soar on Draw a Bird Day! Whether you're an artist or just love birds, this is the perfect day to sketch your feathered friends.

Hobbies Arts & Crafts United States
07
National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
Awareness day
National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

Join the fight against animal cruelty on National Dog Fighting Awareness Day and help spread awareness for this important cause.

Awareness Animal Welfare United States
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International Kids Yoga Day
Observance
International Kids Yoga Day

Get your little ones moving and centered on International Kids Yoga Day - let's stretch, breathe, and namaste together!

Health Fitness International
09
International Pageant Day
Observance
International Pageant Day

On International Pageant Day, we celebrate beauty, grace, and empowerment - join us in honoring the amazing contestants who inspire us all!

Style Fashion United States
10
Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day
Observance
Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day

Calling all grown-ups! It's time to relive your childhood nostalgia and trade some cards with friends on Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day. Let the games begin!

Hobbies Collecting United States
11
Baby Massage Day
Observance
Baby Massage Day

Experience the joy and relaxation of Baby Massage Day, where you can bond with your little one through gentle touch and soothing techniques.

Health Alternative Health United States
12
International Romani Day
Observance
International Romani Day

Join the celebration of Romani culture and heritage on International Romani Day - a day to honor diversity, resilience, and unity.

Culture Heritage United Kingdom
13
International Feng Shui Awareness Day
Observance
International Feng Shui Awareness Day

Unleash the positive energy and harmony in your life on International Feng Shui Awareness Day - learn tips and tricks for a balanced home and mind!

Lifestyle Home Decor International
14
Step Into the Spotlight Day
Observance
Step Into the Spotlight Day

Step into the spotlight and let your talents shine on this special day! Share your skills, passions, and creativity with the world.

Health Self-Improvement United States
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This week & month

91 month-long observances and 9 week-long ones that include April 8.

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
National Wildlife Week
April 5–9
National Wildlife Week
Awareness
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
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
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
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 Public Health Week
April 6–12
National Public Health Week
Awareness
National Robotics Week
April 4–12
National Robotics Week
Tech
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
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
Orthodox Holy Week
April 5–12
Orthodox Holy Week
Religion
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
The Masters Tournament
April 6–12
The Masters Tournament
Sports
World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch festival)
April 5–11
World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch festival)
Culture
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
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