Day Guide for Wednesday April 14th 2021 What are the holidays on April 14th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 14th 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 14th 2021

International: Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year

Bangladesh: Bengali New Year

Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali calendar in 1556 (Gregorian calendar) to make the collection of land tax easier in 'Subah Bangla', much of which is now in Bangladesh.

Cambodia: Khmer New Year

First day of Cambodian New Year. Known as Maha Songkran, it is a day to welcome the new year

Cayman Islands: Election Day

The Cayman Islands General Election will be held on Wednesday, April 14 2021.

Honduras: Panamerican Day

Commemorates the First International Conference of American States which ended on 14 April 1890

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India (regional): Biju Festival

Tripura. Biju Festival is a three-day festival that celebrates and showcases the cultural diversity of the Chakma people.

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India (regional): Bohag Bihu Holiday

First day of holidays for the Assamese New Year

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India (regional): Mahabishuba Sankranti

Odisha. Marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Odia calendar

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India (regional): Vishu

Vishu is celebrated with much fanfare and energy in all parts of Kerala. It is considered a festival of light and fireworks

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India (regional): Cheiraoba

Cheiraoba is the Manipur New Year and is celebrated during the month of April.

India: Dr Ambedkar Jayanti

Celebrated to mark the birthday of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian and economist

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Memorial Day

Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

Lao: Lao New Year

Celebrated for three days, this is the most important festival in Laos

Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday

Second day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year

Nepal: Nepali New Year

Bikram Sambat is the official calendar of Nepal. New Year in this calendar usually falls on 14th April.

Thailand: Songkran Holiday

Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year

Observances on April 14th 2021

USA: National Library Workers Day

A day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

USA: National Dolphin Day

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

USA: National Ex Spouse Day

A day created to encourage forgiveness and healing after the difficulty of a breakup.

USA: National Pan American Day

Commemorates the First International Conference of American States which ended on 14 April 1890.

USA: National Pecan Day

Pecans are the only major tree nut indigenous to America, so it would be nuts not to give them a national day!

USA: National Reach as High as You Can Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reach as High as You Can Day

USA: National That Sucks Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National That Sucks Day

South Korea: Black Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Day.

Israel: Memorial Day

Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

International: Banana Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Banana Day.

USA: National Gardening Day

It's solar new year, so what better time to turn your attention to your garden.

Georgia: Mother Language Day 

Dive into the historic protest of 1978 when Georgians united to safeguard their language, influencing UNESCO's recognition.

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General Information for April 14th 2021
There are 16 public holidays today.
Day 104 of 2021
261 days left in 2021
Week 15 of the year
On this Day in History
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1865 - American President Abraham Lincoln is shot.