Welcome back, spring! April 2026 holidays and celebrations

Good to see you, April

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 with symbol

Aries (March 21–April 19)

Taurus with symbol

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:

 

Time to stock up?

Wishing you a Pesach filled with health, happiness, and togetherness.

Passover begins at sundown on April 1.

A lettered sentiment that reads,

Easter is Sunday, April 5.

April Holidays and Observances  

All Month

Arab American Heritage Month

National Card and Letter Writing Month

 

April 1:

Passover begins at sundown (ends at nightfall of April 9)

 

April Fool’s Day

 

April 3:

Good Friday

 

April 5:

Easter

Held together by family, love and embarrassing childhood secrets

April 10 is National Siblings Day.

A cartoon cat and dog talking to one another

National Pet Day is April 11.

April 10: 

National Siblings Day

  • Shop cards for the ones you grew up with, but will never outgrow.

 

April 11:
National Pet Day

 

April 19:

Husband Appreciation Day

  • Surprise your favorite guy with a love letter to honor the occasion!
Earth Day sentiment

Earth Day is April 22.

One of the best benefits of this job is working with you

Administrative Professionals Day is April 23.

April 22:

Earth Day

 

April 23:

Administrative Professionals Day

More Ideas for April  

Plates of fruit, cheese and bread, cards with cross-stitch monogrammed envelopes, gifts and a cake stand with a cake and butterfly cake topper are arranged on the floor for an indoor spring picnic party. A DIY mushroom garland hangs in the background.

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.

A birthday care package for a coworker or friend that includes a Coffee and Donut Better Together magnetic plush set, a light blue coffee mug with rainbows on it, a rainbow cupcake vinyl decal, tall, skinny candles, a cupcake with white frosting and rainbow-colored sprinkles, a birthday card with the word

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.

Free printable spring coloring pages spread on a light yellow surface and surrounded by a scattering of crayons, colored pencils and daisies.

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.

 

An assortment of gifts wrapped in wrapping paper and gift bags are decorated in fun and playful ways for kids, including a gift that's been wrapped and decorated to look like a birthday cake with candles, a gift covered in thumbprints that have been turned into little cartoon characters, a gift wrapped with yellow paper and decorated with 3D daisy flowers, and a gift in a bag with a matching card envelope that's been made to look like a dog wearing a party hat.

Cute and creative gift wrap ideas for kids

These fun, over-the-top ideas are guaranteed to impress any kiddo (or grown-up, honestly).