Welcome back, spring! April 2024 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?

Eid mubarak with moon

Eid al-Fitr begins in the evening on April 10.

National Brother’s Day is May 24.

Siblings Day is April 10.

 

April Holidays and Observances  

All Month

National Card and Letter Writing Month

 

April 1:

April Fool’s Day

 

A cartoon cat and dog talking to one another

April 11 is National Pet Day.

Wedding Anniversary Traditions

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

 

April 11:
National Pet Day

 

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 history and traditions

Passover begins on April 22nd.

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

Administrative Professionals Day is April 24.

April 22:

Passover (begins 22, ends April 30)

 

Earth Day

 

April 24:

Administrative Professionals Day

 

April 25:

Take Your Child to Work Day

April 26:

Arbor Day

April 30:

National Adopt a Shelter Pet 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).

April Celebration Planner  

A printed April 2024 celebration planner page sitting on a home office desktop, surrounded by desk accessories.

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.

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,

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.