Day Guide for Saturday April 6th 2024 What are the holidays on April 6th 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday April 6th 2024 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 6th 2024

Burundi: President Ntaryamira Day

Marks the anniversary of President Cyprien Ntaryamira's death in 1994

China: Ching Ming Festival Holiday

Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.

DR Congo: Kimbangu Day

A public holiday to celebrate the struggle of Papa Simon Kimbangu and the African conscience

Thailand: Chakri Day

Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784

Observances on April 6th 2024

United Nations: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 

Sport has the power to change the world; it is a fundamental right, a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and promote sustainable development and peace and well as solidarity, and respect.

USA: National Caramel Popcorn Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Caramel Popcorn Day

USA: National Student-Athlete Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Student-Athlete Day

USA: National Teflon Day

This is one holiday tradition we encourage you not to stick to.

United Kingdom: New Beers Eve

New Beers Eve commemorates the day before the end of prohibition in 1933.

Canada: Tartan Day

An annual celebration of Scottish culture and heritage that began in Canada in the 1980s.

USA: National Love Our Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Love Our Children Day

International: International Pillow Fight Day

International Pillow Fight Day is a global event on the first Saturday in April. People gather in public spaces for a fun, friendly pillow fight. Learn how to celebrate!

USA: National Carbonara Day

Celebrate National Carbonara Day on April 6th! Discover the history of this iconic Roman pasta dish, learn the traditional recipe secrets, and find out how to join the global celebration.

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General Information for April 6th 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 97 of 2024
269 days left in 2024
Week 14 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - Niki Sullivan, US guitarist with Buddy Holly and The Crickets, dies (born 1937).
1994 - Juvénal Habyarimana, President of Rwanda, and Cyprien Ntaryamira, Hutu President of neighbouring Burundi die in an air crash when their plane is hit by two missiles.
1937 - The Luigi Accame ploughs into Rocken End, off the Isle of Wight.
1652 - The Dutch sailor Jan van Riebeeck establishes a re-supply camp at the Cape of Good Hope. It eventually becomes Cape Town, South Africa.