Day Guide for Thursday April 4th 2019 What are the holidays on April 4th 2019?

This is our day guide for Thursday April 4th 2019 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?

Holidays on April 4th 2019

International: Isra'a Wal Miraj

Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

Angola: Peace Day

The Day of Peace and Reconciliation commemorates the end of the Angolan Civil War on this day in 2002.

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Pakistan (regional): Public Holiday

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the ninth Prime Minister of Pakistan He founded the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and served as its chairman until his execution in 1979

Senegal: Independence Day

Celebrates independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on 4 April 1960

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Switzerland (regional): Näfelser Fahrt

Marks a pilgrimage to the site of a battle with the Habsburgs in 1388

Taiwan: Children's Day

Children's Day was declared a non-working public holiday by the Legislative Yuan in May 1990

Observances on April 4th 2019

United Kingdom: International Carrot Day

OK, maybe they won't help you see in the dark, but this important vegetable needs some love on its national day.

United Nations: International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 

Decades ago, millions of landmines were buried in countries across the world. Thousands of lives were lost, with others altered forever because of one unlucky step.

USA: National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day

Chicken, Cheese, breadcrumbs - Cordon Bleu is a delicious triple threat!

USA: National Hug a Newsperson Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a Newsperson Day

USA: National School Librarian Day

It's a day to celebrate your School Librarian - just not too loudly, it's a library...

USA: National Walk Around Things Day

As spring starts to warm up in the northern hemisphere, it's the perfect time to get out in the fresh air for a walk.

USA: National Burrito Day

Celebrate National Burrito Day with delicious deals and mouthwatering burritos; indulge in your favorite flavors and join the fiesta of flavors!

International: World Rat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Rat Day.

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General Information for April 4th 2019
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 94 of 2019
271 days left in 2019
Week 14 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - President Nixon authorises massive bombing of the North Vietnamese troops invading South Vietnam, saying, in private, 'The B a s t a r d s have never been bombed like they're going to be bombed this time'.
1968 - The American black civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King, is assassinated.
1841 - US President William Henry Harrison dies of pneumonia.
1721 - Sir Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister of the UK, during the reign of King George I.