April 26 Holidays

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

One of the most devastating disasters in human history, International Chernobyl Remembrance Day recalls the suffering and pain still happening from the fallout.

• 🇧🇾Belarus
• 🇷🇺Russia
• 🇺🇦Ukraine

Alien Day

Host a movie marathon, read a graphic novel, or break out the Alien video games to honor Ridley Scott’s iconic and beloved science fiction franchise.

• 🇺🇸United States

Get Organized Day

Tackle that desk drawer or spice rack, decide where to put that decorative pillow, or finally get around to cleaning up your computer files on Get Organized Day.

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• +1and 1 more

National Help A Horse Day

On of mankind’s closest companions, horses require lots of gentle, loving care to thrive, which is why horse lovers take part in National Help a Horse Day.

• 🇺🇸United States

World Burlesque Day

With extravagance, glamor, and irreverence, Burlesque allows people of all kinds, from all walks of life, to get onstage and let their personalities shine.

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇫🇷France
• +3and 3 more

National Kids and Pets Day

Fostering bonds between young ones and animal companions, nurturing a connection that blossoms with love, trust, and joy.

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• +1and 1 more

Hug an Australian Day

Spread a little love around the world by participating in Hug an Australian Day. Show some appreciation to an Aussie in your life, or plan a trip!

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇳🇿New Zealand
• +2and 2 more

National Pet Parents Day

In many cases, the owners of cats, dogs, and other animals have a very special bond with their pets. Some even refer to their pets as their children. And it is for these folks that National Pet Parents Day is celebrated! How to Celebrate National Pet Parents Day Now is the time...

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• +1and 1 more

National Richter Scale Day

Learn about the history of Earthquakes, and how the Richter Scale measures them, or host an earthquake-themed movie party with friends or family.

• 🌐International
• 🇺🇸United States

Audubon Day

Audubon Day, celebrated each year on April 26th, honors John James Audubon, an influential American ornithologist and painter. This day is marked by a focus on the beauty and preservation of birds and their habitats. Audubon, known for his detailed illustrations of North American birds, left a legacy of appreciating...

• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇺🇸United States

National South Dakota Day

National South Dakota Day the 40th state to join the Union. It's a time to appreciate the state's stunning nature, from lush forests to vast valleys. The goal is to bring more visitors to this often-overlooked but beautiful state. How to Celebrate National South Dakota Day Dine Dakota Style Grab a fork and...

• 🇺🇸United States

Remember Your First Kiss Day

Do you remember your first kiss? That moment when anticipation turned into reality? It's often a mix of nerves and excitement, a pivotal point where feelings and emotions collide. For many, it's a memory filled with joy, awkwardness, or even humor—a foundational experience in the realm of relationships and intimacy...

• 🇧🇷Brazil
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇮🇳India
• +3and 3 more

World Intellectual Property Day

Unlocking innovation's treasures, this legal shield safeguards creativity's fruits, sparking progress, rewarding inventors, and fueling a world of boundless ideas.

• 🇮🇳India
• 🌐International
• 🇯🇵Japan
• +1and 1 more

Mother Father Deaf Day

Mother Father Deaf Day shines a light on a special family dynamic. It's a day to celebrate deaf parents and their children, who are known as CODAs (children of deaf adults). This occasion is significant because it highlights the unique bond between deaf parents and their hearing children, fostering understanding...

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🌐International
• +2and 2 more

World Pinhole Photography Day

Get creative with your photography by using a pinhole camera, a simple light-excluding box with the ability to take stunning pictures of many kinds.

• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🌐International
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• +1and 1 more

National No Makeup Day

National No Makeup Day invites everyone to show off their natural beauty! People -- particularly women -- all around the world participate, embracing how they look without makeup. It encourages self-love and confidence in your skin! How to Celebrate National No Makeup Day Snap a Bare-Faced Selfie Kick off the day by capturing...

• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇺🇸United States

National Static Cling Day 

Static cling sneaks into our lives with every tumble-dried sock and skirt that sticks too tight. It’s what happens when tiny electric charges build up and pull things together. Dry air makes it worse, and synthetic fabrics love to play along. You’ll spot it when balloons raise your hair, laundry...

• 🇺🇸United States

National Garage Day

National Garage Day celebrates a space that often hides in plain sight. It’s not just where we park cars or stack boxes. This day shines a light on garages as creative hubs. People use them to tinker, build, and dream. Think of them as personal studios, where ideas come to...

Dissertation Day

The cost of delaying graduation for two, three, or even one year is very high and can run into tens of thousands of dollars. Doctoral students need to get motivated to get their work done and turned in, not only because they don’t need to pay more tuition, but also...

• 🇺🇸United States

London Marathon

The London Marathon is an incredible show of athletic endurance. However, it is also a day of kindness and community spirit. It neatly packages up both the essences of athletic prowess and charitable generosity. This annual event occurs every year near the River Thames - the true heart of London. This...

• 🇬🇧United Kingdom

Global Youth Service Days

Global Youth Service Day gathers young people worldwide to roll up their sleeves and help their communities. It brings together schools, youth groups, and nonprofits to tackle local challenges. Young volunteers work on clean-ups, build things, pack food, or support neighbors in need. This event shows how loud youth voices...

• 🇺🇸United States

Lesbian Visibility Week

To build awareness, create safe and healthy work environments, ‘normalize’ relationships, and allow lesbian voices to be heard, Lesbian Visibility Week provides various opportunities to build a society of inclusion. This event works to promote LGBTQIA women along with non-binary people in every field, from every generation, to every country...

• 🇦🇺Australia
• 🇨🇦Canada
• 🌐International
• +2and 2 more

Feet Week

Happy feet make a happy person. Proper foot care involves regular washing, trimming nails, wearing comfortable shoes, and keeping them dry. Treat your feet well and they will take you places!

• 🇬🇧United Kingdom

National Park Week

Say hello to beautiful plants, native wildlife, natural landscapes, and unique terrains because it’s time to celebrate and enjoy National Park Week! History of National Park Week The first National Park Week was celebrated in 1991 when it was declared by US President George H.W. Bush to honor the 75th anniversary...

• 🇺🇸United States

Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week

Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week is observed annually to shed light on the undeniable connection between abusing animals and harming humans. This observance week creates awareness of the need to understand the intersectional nature of these issues and for societal change to end the cruelty. It also promotes education...

• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇺🇸United States

Global Days of Action on Military Spending

The Global Days of Action on Military Spending is a lively global campaign that invites people everywhere to rethink how public funds are used. It urges governments to shift resources from arms to real security, like health, education, and clean energy. When new military spending data arrives, advocates use the moment...

• 🇪🇸Spain
• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇺🇸United States

Intergenerational Week

Intergenerational Week is a special time each year. It’s one week when we celebrate the ties that bind us across the generations. These bonds undoubtedly explain the affection cascading from grandparents to their children and grandchildren. Intergenerational Week brings understanding and respect, transcending age. How to Celebrate Intergenerational Week Celebrating Intergenerational Week...

Seville Fair

The Seville Fair, or Feria de Abril, is one of Spain's most vibrant and colorful celebrations. This week-long event fills the streets of Seville with life, music, and dance, transforming the city into a festival of lights, traditional costumes, and joyful gatherings. The fairground, known as "Real de la Feria,"...

• 🇪🇸Spain

Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month emphasizes the importance of equal access to housing for everyone. It is a strong reminder that housing discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or disability is not only unlawful but also harmful to communities. This month brings people together to raise awareness about the rights everyone has...

• 🇺🇸United States

Fiddlers Frolics

Fiddlers Frolics is a lively event held in Hallettsville, Texas, celebrating the art of fiddling. Musicians of all ages gather for three days to showcase their skills in a spirited competition. The event draws nearly 100 participants and features various performances, workshops, and jam sessions. The highlight is the Texas State...

• 🇺🇸United States

Allergy Awareness Week

Allergy Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the millions who deal with allergies daily. It's a crucial time to spread knowledge about various allergies, ranging from food to environmental triggers. This week reminds everyone of the serious nature of allergies, which can affect anyone at any time. It's an opportunity...

• 🇬🇧United Kingdom
• 🇺🇸United States

National Immunization Awareness Week

National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is a vibrant event highlighting the critical role vaccines play in keeping us healthy. This week, various health organizations and communities come together to spread the word about the benefits of immunization. It's a time to reflect on how vaccines protect us from many preventable...

• 🇨🇦Canada

International Wildlife Film Week

International Wildlife Film Week pulls you into the heart of nature, without leaving your seat. For eight days, animals leap, crawl, swim, and soar across the screen. These films don’t just look beautiful; they tell real, gripping stories. You see a mother elephant trying to find water for her calf. Or...

• 🇺🇸United States

American Camp Week

American Camp Week, celebrated annually from April 24 to April 30, sparks excitement among camp enthusiasts across the United States. This week highlights the joys and benefits of camping, a beloved outdoor activity that has long been a part of American culture. It's a time when both kids and adults...

• 🇺🇸United States

Texas Sandfest

Texas SandFest is a lively beach festival in Port Aransas featuring massive, intricate sand sculptures. Artists from around the world come to shape huge creations from native sand, transforming the shore into a live outdoor gallery. Visitors wander among towering sculptures while upbeat music drifts in from nearby stages. Family-friendly...

• 🇺🇸United States

National Grilled Cheese Month

Grilled cheese is more than a sandwich—it’s a familiar comfort. National Grilled Cheese Month celebrates that warm mix of crisp bread and melted cheese. It doesn’t ask for much, just a few ingredients and a hot pan. Yet it delivers a bite that feels like home. This month reminds us that...

• 🇺🇸United States

National Jazz Appreciation Month

Learn about the history and heritage of jazz, listen to the greats, or find a local jazz club to engage with one of the United States’ richest musical movements.

Move More Month

Move More Month encourages people to add more physical activity to their everyday routines. It's a time to inspire everyone, regardless of fitness level, to get moving and improve their health. Even small efforts, like taking a walk or dancing to your favorite song, can make a big difference. The...

• 🇺🇸United States

National Garden Month

Spring is in the air! Explore the beauty of gardens, or get some dirt under your own nails, whether from pots by the window or a flowery expanse of your own.