Day Guide for Thursday April 1st 2021 What are the holidays on April 1st 2021?

This is our day guide for Thursday April 1st 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on April 1st 2021

International: Maundy Thursday

Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist

Regional

Brazil (regional): Public Holiday

Ten consecutive days of public holidays in order to contain the growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyprus: National Day

Also known as 'EOKA Day', this holiday commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955

Not a Public Holiday

India: Bank Holiday

All banks are closed on April 1 due to the customary annual closing of accounts

Regional

India (regional): Odisha Day

Celebrated in Odisha to mark formation of the state as a separate province on April 1st 1936

Not a Public Holiday

International: April Fools Day

The day is observed by trying to play a practical joke on a victim who becomes known as an April Fool. The practical jokes range from simple to elaborate.

Iran: Islamic Republic Day

Marks the anniversary of the 1979 establishment of the Islamic Republic

San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent

The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Näfelser Fahrt

Marks a pilgrimage to the site of a battle with the Habsburgs in 1388

Observances on April 1st 2021

USA: April Fools Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of April Fools Day

USA: National One Cent Day

Find a penny, pick it up - all day long, have good luck! especially if you find one on April 1st, National One Cent Day.

USA: National Sourdough Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sourdough Bread Day

USA: SAAM Day of Action

The SAAM Day of Action takes place at the start of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

USA: National Burrito Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burrito Day

USA: National Volunteer Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Volunteer Month

USA: National Poetry Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Month

United Kingdom: National Pet Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Month

USA: National Arab American Heritage Month

National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

United Kingdom: Maundy Thursday

Also known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist.

United Kingdom: Stress Awareness Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stress Awareness Month.

USA: Month Of The Military Child

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Month Of The Military Child.

International: International Bird Day

Celebrate International Bird Day and help protect our feathered friends; join efforts to preserve biodiversity and ecological balance.

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General Information for April 1st 2021
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 91 of 2021
274 days left in 2021
Week 13 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - The Netherlands legalises euthanasia, becoming the first nation in the world to do so.
1949 - The 26 counties of the Irish Free State become the Republic of Ireland.
Every year - The Ann Arbor Hash Bash, Michigan, USA (except if April Fool's Day falls on a week day, in which case this event defaults to the first Saturday of the month).
Every year - April Fool's Day when you might want to carry out some Great April Fool's Jokes and Tricks.