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April in United States
14 entries- 1April Fools' DayA licensed day for pranks that dates back to at least the 1500s. Corporate PR teams have ruined it, but you can still tape the kitchen sprayer.Culture→
- 2International Children's Book DayAligned with Hans Christian Andersen's birthday. Read something with pictures; remember why you started reading in the first place.Culture→
- 3Good FridayGood Friday is observed in United States. Regional observance.Public holiday→
- 7World Health DayMarks the founding of the WHO in 1948. Each year picks a different focus — mental health, access, pandemics — depending on the crisis du jour.Awareness→
- 11National Pet DayA reminder to be nice to the small animal that lives with you. Extra treats encouraged, extra photos mandatory.Animal→
- 18National Pet Owners DayA low-key celebration of the 87 million American households that share a home with a pet — dogs, cats, parrots, and the occasional axolotl. Started in 2007 by the National Day Calendar; widely observed but not a federal holiday.Silly→
- 18World Amateur Radio DayMarks the day in 1925 when the International Amateur Radio Union was founded in Paris. Ham radio operators light up the airwaves to mark the occasion.History→
- 18Adult Autism Awareness DayA quieter observance spotlighting adults on the spectrum — workplaces, healthcare, and the late-diagnosis experience.Awareness→
- 18National Amaretto DayThe almond-scented Italian liqueur gets its own quiet moment every April 18th. Sip it neat, in an espresso, or skip it entirely.Drink→
- 18National Lineman Appreciation DayHonors the electrical line workers who climb poles in storms so the rest of us can keep the lights on. Recognized by U.S. Senate resolution in 2013.Awareness→
- 18National Columnist DayA small nod to the newspaper opinion column — a form under pressure but not quite gone. Established by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists in memory of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, killed on this date in 1945.Culture→
- 18National Animal Crackers DayThe circus-themed cookies that have outlived most actual circuses. Introduced commercially by Stauffer and later Nabisco in 1902; the string on the box was originally a Christmas-ornament loop.Food→
- 22Earth DayStarted in 1970 as a US teach-in on environmental issues; now a global touchstone for climate action. Plant something, fix something, vote for something.Awareness→
- 26National Pretzel DayProclaimed by Pennsylvania's governor in 2003, because Pennsylvania takes pretzels seriously. Hard, soft, or covered in mustard — your call.Food→