Day Guide for Saturday April 29th 2023 What are the holidays on April 29th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday April 29th 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 29th 2023

Japan: Showa Day

Honours the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the reigning Emperor before, during, and after World War II

Vietnam: Hung Kings Temple Festival

The official name of the festival is Death Anniversary of the Hung Kings but does not mark the death of any specific Hung King

Observances on April 29th 2023

International: Astronomy Day

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

United Nations: Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare 

International: International Dance Day

A day to encourage the participation and education of dance through events and festivals held during this date around the world.

USA: National Peace Rose Day

This hybrid tea rose is one of the world's most popular flowers.

USA: National Shrimp Scampi Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shrimp Scampi Day

USA: National Zipper Day

Where we are going, we don't need buttons!

USA: National Junior Ranger Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Junior Ranger Day

USA: National Rebuilding Day

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

USA: National Sense of Smell Day

Don't turn your nose up at this day, smell is probably our most under-appreciated sense.

USA: Independent Bookstore Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Independent Bookstore Day.

International: World Veterinary Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Veterinary Day.

USA: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

International: World Wish Day

This World Wish Day, raise your hand and help bring hope without limits to a child living with a critical illness.

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General Information for April 29th 2023
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 119 of 2023
246 days left in 2023
Week 17 of the year
On this Day in History
1993 - Guitarist Mick Ronson, famed for his collaboration with David Bowie, dies.
1975 - The North Vietnamese army shell the Tan Son Nhut air base in Saigon during the Vietnam War.
1950 - Three adults are injured and a baby dies in a London rail disaster at Boarer's Manor Way Level Crossing, when a train hits a lorry occupying the tracks, due to poor visibility that day.
1483 - The Dukes of Gloucester and Buckingham meet Lord Rivers at Northampton: a brief peaceful moment of The House of York during the Wars of the Roses.