This is our day guide for Thursday April 2nd 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 2nd 2020
International: Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
Argentina: Malvinas Day
Tribute to the fallen in the Falklands War, commemorated each year on April 2ndRegional
India (regional): Ram Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya celebrated on the ninth day of ChaitraRegional
Switzerland (regional): Näfelser Fahrt
Marks a pilgrimage to the site of a battle with the Habsburgs in 1388
Taiwan: Tomb-Sweeping Day (in lieu)
Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.
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 KingObservances on April 2nd 2020
USA: Childhelp National Day of Hope
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Childhelp National Day of Hope
USA: National Ferret Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ferret Day
USA: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
USA: National Reconciliation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reconciliation Day
United Nations: World Autism Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Autism Awareness Day.
USA: National Burrito Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Burrito DayApril 1st 2020 | Go to Today | April 3rd 2020
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| General Information for April 2nd 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 93 of 2020 | |
| 273 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 14 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - More than 60 tornadoes cause havoc in the USA. Hardest hit is Tennessee with 29 people killed. | |
| 1985 - The first male voice of the Speaking Clock is heard. | |
| 1961 - The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem. | |
| 1930 - The first crossword appears in the weekly edition of The Times. |
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