This is our day guide for Friday April 2nd 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 2nd 2021
International: Good Friday
Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Argentina: Malvinas Day
Tribute to the fallen in the Falklands War, commemorated each year on April 2nd
Iran: Nature Day
The 13th day of Nowruz. It is celebrated by leaving houses to join nature, and spending the day outdoors.
Taiwan: Tomb-Sweeping Day (in lieu)
Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.Observances on April 2nd 2021
USA: Childhelp National Day of Hope
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Childhelp National Day of Hope
USA: National Ferret Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ferret Day
USA: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
USA: National Reconciliation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reconciliation Day
United Nations: World Autism Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Autism Awareness Day.
International: Good Friday
Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
International: National Walk to Work Day
On the first Friday in April, join the millions of people around the world who are taking strides towards a brighter, healthier future.April 1st 2021 | Go to Today | April 3rd 2021
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| General Information for April 2nd 2021 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 92 of 2021 | |
| 273 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 13 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1982 - Argentina invades The Falkland Islands. | |
| 1939 - Marvin Gaye, the Prince of soul, is born in Washington DC to the Rev Marvin and Alberta Gay. | |
| 1916 - The Isle of Wight's seaplanes destroy a Zeppelin. | |
| 1902 - 'Electric Theatre', the first full-time cinema in the USA, opens in Los Angeles, California. |
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