This is our day guide for Wednesday April 1st 2020 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 1st 2020
International: Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
Cyprus: National Day
Also known as 'EOKA Day', this holiday commemorates the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955Not a Public Holiday
India: Bank Holiday
All banks are closed on April 1 due to the customary annual closing of accountsRegional
India (regional): Odisha Day
Celebrated in Odisha to mark formation of the state as a separate province on April 1st 1936Not a Public Holiday
International: April Fools Day
The day is observed by trying to play a practical joke on a victim who becomes known as an April Fool. The practical jokes range from simple to elaborate.
Iran: Nature Day
The 13th day of Nowruz. It is celebrated by leaving houses to join nature, and spending the day outdoors.
San Marino: Investiture of the Captains Regent
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 bodyObservances on April 1st 2020
USA: April Fools Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of April Fools Day
USA: National One Cent Day
Find a penny, pick it up - all day long, have good luck! especially if you find one on April 1st, National One Cent Day.
USA: National Sourdough Bread Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sourdough Bread Day
USA: SAAM Day of Action
The SAAM Day of Action takes place at the start of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
USA: National Walking Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Walking Day
USA: National Volunteer Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Volunteer Month
USA: National Poetry Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Month
United Kingdom: National Pet Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Month
USA: National Arab American Heritage Month
National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.
United Kingdom: Stress Awareness Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stress Awareness Month.
USA: Month Of The Military Child
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Month Of The Military Child.
International: International Bird Day
Celebrate International Bird Day and help protect our feathered friends; join efforts to preserve biodiversity and ecological balance.March 31st 2020 | Go to Today | April 2nd 2020
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| General Information for April 1st 2020 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 92 of 2020 | |
| 274 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 14 of the year | |
| 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 - April Fool's Day when you might want to carry out some Great April Fool's Jokes and Tricks. |
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