This is our day guide for Saturday April 1st 2023 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?
Observances on April 1st 2023
April Fools Day 🤪
- Folk
- International
Find out the dates, history and traditions of April Fools Day
Read More
Lazarus Saturday
- Religious
- International
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lazarus Saturday.
Read More
National One Cent Day
- Finance
- USA
Find a penny, pick it up - all day long, have good luck! especially if you find one on April 1st, National One Cent Day.
Read More
National Sourdough Bread Day
- Food
- USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sourdough Bread Day
Read More
SAAM Day of Action
- Human Rights
- USA
The SAAM Day of Action takes place at the start of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Read More
National Volunteer Month
- Charity
- USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Volunteer Month
Read More
National Poetry Month
- Arts
- USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Month
Read More
National Arab American Heritage Month
- Diversity
- USA
National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.
Read More
National Love Our Children Day
- Family
- USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Love Our Children Day
Read More
Month Of The Military Child
- Military
- USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Month Of The Military Child.
Read More
Stress Awareness Month
- Health
- United Kingdom
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stress Awareness Month.
Read More
National Pet Month
- Pets
- United Kingdom
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Month
Read More
Public Holidays on April 1st 2023
Cyprus National Day
- Cyprus
Also known as 'EOKA Day', this holiday commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955
Read More
Odisha Day
- India
Celebrated in Odisha to mark formation of the state as a separate province on April 1st 1936
Read More
Islamic Republic Day
- Iran
Marks the anniversary of the 1979 establishment of the Islamic Republic
Read More
Investiture of the Captains Regent
- San Marino
The two heads of state of the Republic of San Marino are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body
Read More
← March 31st 2023 | Go to Today | April 2nd 2023 →
Choose a Day
General Information for April 1st 2023
- There are 12 observances on this day.
- 133 days to go.
- Day 91 of 2023
- 274 days left in 2023
- Week 13 of the year
Moon phase
On this Day in History
- 2002 - The Netherlands legalises euthanasia, becoming the first nation in the world to do so.
- 1999 - 'Inukshuk', Nunavut is established as a part of land claim settlements.
- 1957 - BBC series Panorama fools the nation with its legendary Growing Spaghetti joke.
- Every year - The Ann Arbor Hash Bash, Michigan, USA [except if April Fool's Day falls on a week day, in which case this event defaults to the first Saturday of the month].
- Every year - April Fool's Day when you might want to carry out some Great April Fool's Jokes and Tricks.