Day Guide for Friday April 28th 2023 What are the holidays on April 28th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday April 28th 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 28th 2023

Afghanistan: Mujahideen Victory Day

Marks the day when Mujahideen forces overthrew Mohammad Najibullah's Democratic Republic of Afghanistan in 1992

Barbados: National Heroes' Day

Barbadian National Heroes are the designees of the Order of National Heroes Act, as passed by the Parliament of Barbados in 1998

Gibraltar: Workers' Memorial Day

A day to remember all those who have been hurt, injured or killed at work

Regional

Italy (regional): Sardinia's Day

Sardinia Day marks April 28th 1794 when Sardinia expelled Viceroy Balbiano and freed the island from Piedmont domination.

Public sector only

Peru: Non-Working Day

Non-working days for the public sector have been declared to boost tourism.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Arbor Day

The first American Arbor Day took place in Nebraska City on 10 April 1872

Wallis and Futuna: Saint Pierre-Chanel Day

The feast day of Saint Pierre-Chanel, the patron saint of Oceania, who was martyred on Futuna in 1841.

Zambia: Kenneth Kaunda Day

A public holiday to honour Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia.

Observances on April 28th 2023

USA: National Blueberry Pie Day

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USA: National Great Poetry Reading Day

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International: Workers’ Memorial Day

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United Nations: World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and work related diseases.

USA: National Superhero Day

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USA: National Arbor Day

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USA: National Hairball Awareness Day

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Ireland: National Workplace Wellbeing Day

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General Information for April 28th 2023
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 118 of 2023
247 days left in 2023
Week 17 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - General Duong Van Minh becomes the new president of South Vietnam.
1947 - Thor Heyerdahl sets out to sail across the Pacific to Polynesia.
1941 - 'Ole Betty' - the nickname for the oldest-surviving B-17 Flying Fortress aeroplane - begins her career.
1934 - Coventry City Football Club score their biggest ever victory.