Events in April 2026
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March 29, 2026(2 events) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. March 29, 2026 A Christian moveable feast that commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. |
March 30, 2026(1 event) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. |
March 31, 2026(1 event) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. |
April 1, 2026(3 events) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. April 1, 2026 An annual custom on April 1st consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Pranksters often expose their actions by shouting 'April Fools!' at the recipient. April 1, 2026 PASSOVER EVE: A recognized calendar event. |
April 2, 2026(3 events) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. April 2, 2026 A Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy (Washing of the Feet) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. |
April 3, 2026(3 events) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. April 3, 2026 A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. |
April 4, 2026(3 events) February 18, 2026 – April 4, 2026 A solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It serves as a time of preparation for Easter through prayer and repentance. April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. April 4, 2026 The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In Christian tradition, it commemorates the day that Jesus' body lay in the tomb and the Harrowing of Hell. |
April 5, 2026(2 events) April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. April 5, 2026 The principal festival of the Christian church, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. |
April 6, 2026(1 event) April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. |
April 7, 2026(1 event) April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. |
April 8, 2026(1 event) April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. |
April 9, 2026(1 event) April 2, 2026 – April 9, 2026 A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt (the Exodus). It is observed for seven or eight days. |
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April 12, 2026(1 event) April 12, 2026 Also known as Pascha. The celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar used by the Eastern Orthodox Church. |
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April 14, 2026(1 event) April 14, 2026 Holocaust Remembrance Day. A national memorial day in Israel and celebrated by Jews worldwide to mourn the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. |
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April 21, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 22, 2026(2 events) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. April 22, 2026 An annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org. |
April 23, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 24, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 25, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 26, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 27, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 28, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 29, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
April 30, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |
May 1, 2026(2 events) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. May 1, 2026 Also known as Buddha Day. It is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists to commemorate the birth, enlightenment (Nirvana), and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. |
May 2, 2026(1 event) April 21, 2026 – May 2, 2026 A twelve-day festival in the Baha'i Faith, commemorating the commencement of Baha'u'llah's prophethood. It is the holiest Baha'i festival. |