Day Guide for Wednesday April 26th 2023 What are the holidays on April 26th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 26th 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 26th 2023

International: Eid al-Fitr Holiday

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Israel: Independence Day

Israeli Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu

The current Sultan of Terengganu, Mizan Zainal Abidin, is the 18th Sultan and became ruler in May 1998 following the death of his father.

Tanzania: Union Day

Union Day is a public holiday in Tanzania on April 26th. It marks Zanzibar and Tanganyika becoming the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964.

Observances on April 26th 2023

Armenia: Frontier Guards Day

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United Nations: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 

USA: National Audubon Day

A day to recognize the work done by the National Audubon Society to protect birds.

USA: National Help a Horse Day

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USA: National Kids and Pets Day

Who can forget their first pet. Our love of animals is forged at an early age.

USA: National Pretzel Day

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USA: National Richter Scale Day

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United Nations: World Intellectual Property Day

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Belarus: Day of Remembrance of the Chernobyl tragedy

A day to remember those affected by the world's worst nuclear accident, that took place in 1986.

USA: National Library Outreach Day

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USA: National Administrative Professionals Day

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International: Denim Day

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International: International Guide Dog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Guide Dog Day.

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General Information for April 26th 2023
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 116 of 2023
249 days left in 2023
Week 17 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - Queen's Pier is officially closed by the Hong Kong government, after a bitter struggle by conservationists, to facilitate land reclamation in the Central district.
1957 - Sir Patrick Moore begins presenting the monthly television series The Sky At Night which is going to make him, and his monocle, famous.
1923 - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - later HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - and Prince Albert are wed.
1573 - Marie de Medici is born.