Welcome back, spring! April 2024 holidays and celebrations
![Good to see you, April](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/April-Holidays-and-Celebrations-1.jpg)
Oh, spring, we’ve missed you most of all. We don’t even care that you bring showers—we’re just excited to be outside again. There’s lots more to be happy about in April, too, so it’s time to turn the calendar page (or click the little arrow on your screen) and start thinking about what and who we’re celebrating this month.
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Aries (March 21–April 19)
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Your Special Days in April
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
Eid al-Fitr begins in the evening on April 10.
Siblings Day is April 10.
April Holidays and Observances
All Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
April 1:
April Fool’s Day
April 11 is National Pet Day.
April 20 is Husband Appreciation Day.
April 10:
Ramadan ends/Eid al-Fitr begins in the evening and ends the next evening
National Siblings Day
- Shop all kinds of cards for brothers and sisters
- See what to write in a thinking of you card
April 11:
National Pet Day
- Shop gifts for and about your pets
- Give them the best day ever with these pet party ideas
April 15:
Tax Day
April 17:
Haiku Poetry Day
- Haiku poems originated in Japan. In English, the format is three lines and 17 syllables long: First line is five syllables, then seven, then five. No rhyming necessary. Haiku traditionally are about nature or seasons—they’re written in present tense and capture a moment.
- For fun, write some haiku of your own today: Write in your journal, send some to a friend or, for extra fun, send all your work emails haiku-style. (It’s fun. We’ve tried it.)
April 20:
Husband Appreciation Day
- Surprise your favorite guy with a love letter to honor the occasion!
Passover begins on April 22nd.
Administrative Professionals Day is April 24.
April 22:
Passover (begins 22, ends April 30)
Earth Day
April 24:
Administrative Professionals Day
- Shop Administrative Professionals Day cards
- Shop appreciation cards and gifts
- What to write in a thank-you card
April 25:
Take Your Child to Work Day
April 26:
Arbor Day
April 30:
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
More Ideas for April
Welcome sunshine with a spring picnic party
Rain or shine, embrace some spring vibes with these fun & festive DIYs. From a gorgeous butterfly cake topper and the cutest mushrooms to personalized cross-stitch envelopes for guests, we’ve got all the tips to bring this sweet gathering to life.
Send a birthday care package
Feeling too far away from a bestie, a sibling, a niece or nephew or someone else you care about? Wrap up all that love and send a personal, meaningful birthday care package.
Brighten days with spring coloring pages
Have some artsy fun with little ones, or save ’em for the next time you’re feeling creative on your own.
Cute and creative gift wrap ideas for kids
These fun, over-the-top ideas are guaranteed to impress any kiddo (or grown-up, honestly).
April Celebration Planner
![A printed April 2024 celebration planner page sitting on a home office desktop, surrounded by desk accessories.](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/04_April_Planner.jpg)
Download this April celebration planner page to help you keep all your special moments organized. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers
![A laptop screen displaying the free April downloadable desktop wallpaper, with a mobile phone displaying the free downloadable mobile wallpaper lying nearby.](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04_April_24_Wallpapers.jpg)
Celebrate spring by bedecking your screens with bright blossoms and happy colors. Download your free April digital wallpapers by clicking the links below.
DOWNLOAD BUNNY BUDDIES DESKTOP WALLPAPER | MOBILE WALLPAPER
April Birthday Cake Toppers
![An April birthday cake topper that says,](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Q2CakeToppers_2024APRIL.png)
Wanna send April babies some spring sunshine? Check out these free downloadable cake toppers!
When Calls the Heart Bingo
#Hearties, this one’s for you! Save this free downloadable When Calls the Heart bingo sheet for your next watch party or solo marathon.
![A free downloadable When Calls the Heart bingo sheet.](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WCTH_Bingo_square.jpg)
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