Day Guide for Wednesday April 8th 2026 What are the holidays on April 8th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 8th 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 8th 2026

Regional

India (regional): Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji

Sri Guru Nabha Das was a 16th century saint, theologian and the writer of the Holy Scripture, The Bhagat Maal.

Israel: Pesach VII

Passover (Pesach), is an eight day Jewish holiday that remembers the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

Observances on April 8th 2026

USA: National All is Ours Day

This a day to recognize the beauty of nature and appreciate what we have.

USA: National Empanada Day

Discover the joy of National Empanada Day on April 8th, celebrating savory pastries with diverse fillings that unite cultures and delight taste buds worldwide.

USA: National Zoo Lovers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Zoo Lovers Day

International: International Romani Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Romani Day.

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General Information for April 8th 2026
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 98 of 2026
267 days left in 2026
Week 15 of the year
On this Day in History
1994 - Kurt Cobain, now-legendary frontman of melodic grunge outfit Nirvana, commits suicide.
1974 - Baseball legend Hank Aaron scores a historic home run at Atlanta Stadium.
1953 - Twelve passengers die and many are injured when a London Underground Central line train, heading eastbound to Epping, ploughs into a stationary train waiting in the tunnel between Stratford and Leyton.
1818 - August Wilhelm von Hofmann, the German chemist whose work led to the establishment of the coal tar and dye-stuff industries, is born.