This is our day guide for Wednesday April 15th 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 15th 2026
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Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday
The city of Tarija commemorates the Batalla de la Tablada which was fought on April 15th 1817.
Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday
Second day of Cambodian New Year. Known as Virak Wanabat, it is a time to think of the less fortunate in societyRegional
India (regional): Vishu
Vishu is celebrated with much fanfare and energy in all parts of Kerala. It is considered a festival of light and fireworksRegional
India (regional): Bengali New Year
Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the Bengali calendar in 1556 (Gregorian calendar) to make the collection of land tax easier in 'Subah Bangla', much of which is now in Bangladesh.Regional
India (regional): Bohag Bihu
This is the most important agricultural festival in Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year, signifying the time of harvest.Regional
India (regional): Himachal Day
Himachal Pradesh only. The province of Himachal Pradesh was created on April 15th 1948
Lao: Lao New Year Holiday
Second day of holidays to mark the Lao New YearRegional
Malaysia (regional): Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City
Malacca City was declared as a UNESCO Historic City on April 15th 1989.
Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday
Second day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year
North Korea: Birth Date of Kim Il Sung
Kim Il-sung was born on April 15th 1912 and was the leader of North Korea from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994Public sector only
Sri Lanka: Public Holiday
Wednesday have been declared as public holidays in a move to save energy due to the Middle East tensions.
Thailand: Songkran
Festivities continue on the third day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New YearApril 14th 2026 | Go to Today | April 16th 2026
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| General Information for April 15th 2026 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 105 of 2026 | |
| 260 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 16 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2000 - Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jnr makes his 3,000th career hit. | |
| 1989 - 96 football fans are crushed to death in the Hillsborough Tragedy. | |
| 1452 - Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci is born (d. 1519). | |
| Every year - Songkran, the Water Festival, ends, signifying Thailand's New Year's Day. |
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