Day Guide for Saturday April 8th 2023 What are the holidays on April 8th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday April 8th 2023 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 8th 2023

International: Holy Saturday

Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb

International: Nuzul Al-Quran

Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad

Observances on April 8th 2023

USA: National All is Ours Day

This a day to recognize the beauty of nature and appreciate what we have.

USA: National Empanada Day

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

USA: National Zoo Lovers Day

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International: International Romani Day

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USA: National Catch and Release Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Catch and Release Day.

International: Lazarus Saturday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lazarus Saturday.

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General Information for April 8th 2023
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 98 of 2023
267 days left in 2023
Week 14 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - Construction of the world's first building to integrate wind turbines is completed in Bahrain.
1994 - Kurt Cobain, now-legendary frontman of melodic grunge outfit Nirvana, commits suicide.
1953 - Twelve passengers die and many are injured when a London Underground Central line train, heading eastbound to Epping, ploughs into a stationary train waiting in the tunnel between Stratford and Leyton.
1818 - August Wilhelm von Hofmann, the German chemist whose work led to the establishment of the coal tar and dye-stuff industries, is born.