This is our day guide for Thursday April 2nd 2026 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 2026
International: Maundy Thursday
Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Argentina: Malvinas Day
Tribute to the fallen in the Malvinas War, commemorated each year on April 2nd.
Iran: Nature Day
The 13th day of Nowruz. It is celebrated by leaving houses to join nature, and spending the day outdoors.
Iraq: Public Holiday
Two days of public holidays have been declared to celebrate qualification for the FIFA World Cup Finals.
Israel: Pesach I
Passover (Pesach), is an eight day Jewish holiday that remembers the exodus of the Israelites from EgyptRegional
Switzerland (regional): Näfelser Fahrt
Marks a pilgrimage to the site of a battle with the Habsburgs in 1388April 1st 2026 | Go to Today | April 3rd 2026
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| General Information for April 2nd 2026 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 92 of 2026 | |
| 273 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 14 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1982 - Argentina invades The Falkland Islands. | |
| 1916 - The Isle of Wight's seaplanes destroy a Zeppelin. | |
| 1908 - The HMS Tiger takes part in an ill-fated home fleet exercise 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight.. | |
| 1902 - 'Electric Theatre', the first full-time cinema in the USA, opens in Los Angeles, California. |
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