We aren’t trying to fool you, here’s what April has in store this year.
Rise of the Pink Moon on April 1
The full moon for the month of April is known as the Pink Moon. Although it won’t really be the color pink, it’s one of the best full moons of the spring season. AccuWeather’s Anna Azallion explains.
Spring has sprung, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, which can only mean April is 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.
Federal holidays in April 2026
There are no federal holidays in April.
In total, 2026 has 11 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office 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 to Interfaith America and Diversity 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 the Old 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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