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16 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, April 9 2026

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April 9 2026

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National Unicorn Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Fun Fantasy United States

National Unicorn Day

An annual observance on April 9 celebrating the unicorn as a cultural and mythological symbol, drawing on traditions spanning from ancient Greek texts to modern popular culture.

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National Name Yourself Day
Community origin
National Name Yourself Day

Name yourself on National Name Yourself Day - choose a new identity, find your true self and uncover the possibilities of life!

Fun Silly United States
03
National Chicken Little Awareness Day
Community origin
National Chicken Little Awareness Day

Don't be a chicken - spread awareness about National Chicken Little Awareness Day and stand up against fear-mongering!

Fun Fantasy United States
04
International ASMR Day
Community origin
International ASMR Day

Get ready to experience a tingling sensation with International ASMR Day - the perfect occasion to relax, unwind, and discover your favorite triggers!

Fun Meme Culture International
05
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
Food observance
National Chinese Almond Cookie Day

Indulge in the crunchy, sweet goodness of Chinese almond cookies on National Chinese Almond Cookie Day - your taste buds will thank you!

Food Baking United States
06
Bataan Day
Observance
Bataan Day

Remembering the brave heroes of Bataan on this day of remembrance - honor their sacrifice and courage with a moment of silence.

Culture Civics Philippines
07
National Former Prisoner Of War Recognition Day
Observance
National Former Prisoner Of War Recognition Day

Honoring and remembering the brave men and women who have served as prisoners of war on National Former Prisoner Of War Recognition Day.

Careers Military United States
08
Appomattox Day
Observance
Appomattox Day

On Appomattox Day, we remember the historic events that led to the end of the Civil War and reflect on its impact on our nation's history.

Culture Civics United States
09
International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
Awareness day
International Be Kind to Lawyers Day

Give credit where it's due! On International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, celebrate the hardworking lawyers who keep justice in motion!

Awareness Values International
10
National Mature Women’s Day
Observance
National Mature Women’s Day

On National Mature Women's Day, let's celebrate the wisdom, grace and strength of women who have lived life to the fullest!

Culture Women United States
11
Jumbo Day
Observance
Jumbo Day

Get ready to supersize your day on Jumbo Day - with big deals, big fun, and a whole lot of jumbo-sized excitement!

Animals Wildlife United States
12
National Gin and Tonic Day
Food observance
National Gin and Tonic Day

Raise a glass to National Gin and Tonic Day! Enjoy the classic cocktail or try out some creative variations to spice up your sipping experience.

Food Alcohol United States
13
National Cherish an Antique Day
Observance
National Cherish an Antique Day

Time to dust off those treasured antiques and give them the love they deserve - it's National Cherish an Antique Day!

Hobbies Collecting United States
14
National Winston Churchill Day
Observance
National Winston Churchill Day

Raise a glass and honor the legacy of one of history's greatest leaders on National Winston Churchill Day. Cheers to his wisdom and courage!

Culture Famous People United States
15
Kosovo Constitution Day
Observance
Kosovo Constitution Day

On Kosovo Constitution Day, we honor the foundation of our nation and celebrate the values that unite us as a country. Happy Constitution Day!

Culture Civics Kosovo
16
Vimy Ridge Day
Observance
Vimy Ridge Day

Honor the brave soldiers who fought and sacrificed on Vimy Ridge Day. Let's never forget their bravery and contributions to our freedom.

Culture Civics Canada
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91 month-long observances and 9 week-long ones that include April 9.

Stress Awareness Month
All of April
Stress Awareness Month
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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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