Day Guide for Monday April 27th 2026

This is our day guide for Monday April 27th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 117 of 2026.

Holidays on April 27th 2026

International: King's Birthday. Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.

Regional

Australia (regional): Anzac Day (in lieu). Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
New Zealand: Anzac Day (in lieu). Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Sierra Leone: Independence Day. Marks independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961
Slovenia: Resistance Day. This holiday commemorates the establishment of the Liberation Front, an organisation that spearheaded the resistance movement against the occupying forces during the second world war.
South Africa: Freedom Day. Celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial elections held on April 27th 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela elected as President
Togo: Independence Day. The Togolese Republic was proclaimed on April 27th 1960 as Togo gained independence from France

Public sector only

USA (regional): Confederate Memorial Day. Confederate Memorial Day is a state holiday in several states to honor those who died fighting for the Confederate States of America.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Ulysses S. Grant Day. A state holiday in Ohio to honor the 18th president of the United States of America.
Vietnam: Hung Kings Temple Festival. The official name of the festival is Death Anniversary of the Hung Kings but does not mark the death of any specific Hung King

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Observances on April 27th 2026

  • USA: National Babe Ruth Day
  • USA: National Drug Take Back Day
  • USA: National Prime Rib Day
  • USA: National Tell a Story Day
  • Philippines: Lapu Lapu Day
  • International: International Design Day

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