Day Guide for Friday April 1st 2022 What are the holidays on April 1st 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday April 1st 2022 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 2022

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

Regional

Nepal (regional): Ghode Jatra

A horse parade organized in Tudikhel in Kathmandu every year, on the new moon of Chaitra Sukla Pakshya in the Eastern Lunar calendar

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

Observances on April 1st 2022

USA: National Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

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 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: 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.

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.

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General Information for April 1st 2022
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 91 of 2022
274 days left in 2022
Week 13 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - 'Inukshuk', Nunavut is established as a part of land claim settlements.
1961 - George Harrison rejoins his band, The Beatles in Hamburg after previously being deported for working in nightclubs while still under age.
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.