Day Guide for Friday April 5th 2024 What are the holidays on April 5th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday April 5th 2024 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 5th 2024

International: Tomb-Sweeping Day

Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.

International: Jumatul Bidah

Jumatul Bidah translates as 'Friday of farewell' and marks the last Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan

Regional

India (regional): Babu Jagjivan Ram Birthday

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. Birthday of an Indian independence activist and politician from Bihar

Regional

India (regional): Bakth Matha Karma Jayanthi

Honours the story of Mata Karma, a 17th century devotee of Krishna.

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Bayelsa Public Holiday

Bayelsa State. To allow Civil Servants to participate in the local government elections.

Observances on April 5th 2024

USA: National Caramel Day

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

USA: National Deep Dish Pizza Day

Though associated with Chicago, the deep-dish pizza originated during the 17th century in Sicily.

USA: National Go For Broke Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Go For Broke Day

USA: National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Raisin and Spice Bar Day.

USA: National Read a Road Map Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Read a Road Map Day

United Nations: International Day of Conscience

A United Nations day that promotes a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience.

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 5th 2024
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 96 of 2024
270 days left in 2024
Week 14 of the year
On this Day in History
1951 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are sentenced to jail for conspiring to steal secrets about the atomic bomb - a historical moment documented in the song 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.
1904 - The first international rugby league match is played between England and an Other Nationalities team (Welsh and Scottish players) in Central Park, Wigan, England.
1841 - William Henry Harrison, 9th US President, dies of a pneumonia he contracted during his inaugural speech 32 days earlier.
1815 - People around the world learn the name 'Tambora' - the greatest volcanic eruption in recorded history.