Even thought we start off the month with April Fool’s Day, there’s no fooling around about how great the April national days are!
Throughout the entire month, there’s delicious food days to celebrate. From savory days like National Grilled Cheese Day on the 12th to chocolate holidays like National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day on the 21st.
There’s also delicious drink days like National Beer Day on the 7th. If beer’s not your thing you can also find wine holidays like World Malbec Day on the 17th.
Food and drinks aren’t the only things to celebrate this month. There’s also days dedicated to games like National Scrabble Day on the 13th, and days which revolve around inventions like National Zipper Day on the 29th.
Find out more about the April national days, by reading the posts below. Don’t forget to see which days you can find in our free April word search puzzle of national days!
April 29 is National Zipper Day. It’s time to celebrate this handy invention! Zippers have so many every day uses, from fastening clothing to providing a closure for luggage, purses, shoes, furniture and more. Keep reading to learn fun ways to celebrate National Zipper Day. Plus get a list of fun facts about zippers and…
April 23 is National Picnic Day. It is the perfect day celebrate spring and enjoy the fresh air with some good food and good friends. Whether you want enjoy a simple basket of sandwiches and cut veggies, or a romantic picnic equipped with a bottle of your favorite wine, picnics are the ultimate informal affair…
National Tea Day, also known as British Tea Day is a day that falls annually on April 21. This special day is a great opportunity to drink more tea! This national day was founded in the UK, and actually shares its date with Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday! How neat is that? Keep reading for creative…
April 17 is National Cheese Ball Day. Cheese balls are appetizers made traditionally made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, onions and spices. They are often coated in chopped pecans. However, since they first appeared, cheese balls now come in both savory and sweet versions, so there’s one for everyone to enjoy! If you love this party…
It is not just Easter eggs you will be looking for this month. Try solving this free April word search printable too! There are 37 national days of April hidden within this free printable. You can find them in every direction, including diagonally. This is a moderate difficulty word search which is challenging enough for…
This list of national days in April breaks down the month into a day by day account of the national days that will be happening over the next few weeks. The fourth month of the year starts with April Fools’ Day. This seems to be a hint that the month has a lot of fun…
This list of April food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From pecans to oatmeal cookies every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it which makes it easy to celebrate. National days are fun, no matter the reason. But when you mention foods and tasty drinks, everyone…
National Pet Day is a day close to the heart of all pet lovers. This April national day, founded in 2005, gives us a chance to show our pets how much we love them. Earlier this year we had Cuddly Kitten Day and National Puppy Day but today is the day for pets in general. What…
April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day. It’s the perfect day to indulge in this tasty and comforting sandwich. Who doesn’t love the taste of gooey grilled cheese between two pieces of toasted bread? Grilled cheese is so popular that it’s not just honored during April 12. The entire month of April is National Grilled…
National Peach Cobbler Day falls annually on April 13. This national day was created in the 1950s by the Georgia Peach Festival to promote the sale of canned peaches. There are so many fun ways to celebrate National Peach Cobbler Day, and so many reasons why we should celebrate this April food holiday! Did you…
April 30 is celebrated annually each year as National Mr. Potato Head Day. Join us for some fun facts about the history of this fun day that is dear to the young at heart, as well as those wanting to be more like a kid again. April is a month full of national days devoted…
Do you know that April 28 is National Blueberry Pie Day? In honor of this national day, I’ve put together a collection of blueberry recipes for you to enjoy. I was born in Maine and have fond memories of my family picking blueberries every year when they were in season. This delicious fruit is tasty…
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. In honor of this fun national day, we have put together a collection of over 20 delicious pretzel recipes. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. Some of these recipes are great…
If you have an interest in mythical creatures, you’ll be delighted to learn that April 9 is celebrated as National Unicorn Day. Embracing this national day and celebrating it will make you feel like a kid again, full of wonder and awe! These magical creatures are often mentioned with the same curiosity and delight as…
Beer lovers take note! April 7 is celebrated as National Beer Day. It’s a day to pour yourself a cold glass and celebrate with friends. Did you know that the origin of beer day dates back to the prohibition era? Keep reading to learn more about this delicious beverage. So many national days revolve around…
Time for a tater, sweet style! The first Monday in April is known as Sweet Potato Day. It’s also fondly referred to as National Tater Day. This day is not the only day devoted to sweet potatoes in the lists of national days. February 22 is also celebrated as National Cook a Sweet Potato Day….
The first Thursday in April is observed each year as National Burrito Day. I doubt that anyone needs an excuse to try a burrito recipe, but if you do, today’s the day! This national day is your opportunity to sample one of America’s favorite Tex Mex meals with a choice of dozens of tasty burrito…
Even though St. Patrick’s Day has passed, we aren’t quite done chasing rainbows just yet. National Find a Rainbow Day is right around the corner! There’s something magical about rainbows that has the ability to make us feel like a child again, full of wonder and curiosity. It’s no surprise that a phenomenon so awe-inspiring…
If you enjoy learning about unusual pets, you’ll enjoy celebrating National Ferret Day, celebrated each year on April 2. In the past we have talked about many pet themed national days like National Golden Retriever Day, National Puppy Day, Black Cat Appreciation Day and Cuddly Kitten Day but today is the day for ferrets! National…
With spring approaching, it’s almost time for White House Easter Egg Roll Day. Get ready to roll those Easter eggs! White House Easter Egg Roll Day is a national day that occurs on the Monday after Easter on the South Lawn of the White House. Since the date of Easter changes every year, the date of…
April 19 is celebrated each year as National Hanging Out Day. There are two meanings to the term “hanging out”. One deals with hanging out with your friends, and one deals with hanging laundry outdoors. This national day is not an excuse to join with your friends and goof off for the day. Rather this…
April 18 is National Animal Cracker Day. In honor of the day, I thought it would be fun to celebrate this national day with some great tasting Animal Cracker Recipes. Remember those little red boxes, shaped like circus train cars full of tiny animals? This childhood treat has it’s own special day! Many national days…
April 13 is celebrated as National Scrabble Day. If you enjoy playing this popular puzzle game, you’ll be delighted to honor it today. Not only is it a fun game, but it’s also educational. I know I’ve learned new words when playing the game with friends. National days of the year are a fun way…
April 15 is celebrated as McDonald’s Day. Today celebrates the day in 1955 when Ray Kroc started his fast-food chain, making it eventually become one of the most successful franchises in the food industry. April is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of food. Check out the full list of April…
April 12 is celebrated as National Licorice Day. While you won’t find this day on most calendars, those who love licorice in all forms will be delighted to celebrate this tasty food holiday. While we know of licorice in many forms – red licorice, licorice twists, and licorice allsorts, this national day was started to…
April 10 is celebrated as National Cinnamon Crescent Day. Keep reading to learn more about crescent rolls and fun ways to celebrate the national day. I’ve also compiled a list of crescent roll recipes for you. Why not bake up a batch of crescent rolls to honor this tasty national day? April is a month…