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April Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days

There are 142 awareness days, weeks and months in April 2027. The ones people look up most: World Day For Safety And Health At Work (28 April), Stress Awareness Month (all month), National Husband Appreciation Day (17 April), World Autism Awareness Day (2 April) and National Paraprofessional Day (7 April).

Updated 27 October 2026

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17
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Key April 2027 awareness days

  1. : World Autism Acceptance Week (International)
  2. : Stress Awareness Month (International)
  3. : World Autism Awareness Day (International)
  4. : National Paraprofessional Day (US)
  5. : National Husband Appreciation Day (US)
  6. : World Day For Safety And Health At Work (Australia)
  7. : Administrative Professionals Day (US)
  8. : International Dance Day (International)
29 Mar – 4 AprWeek29 Mar to 4 AprWeekCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Acceptance Week 2027International · 29 Mar – 4 Apr1–30 AprMonth1 Apr to 30 AprMonthHealth & WellbeingInternationalStress Awareness Month 2027International · 1–30 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Awareness Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthUSNational Paraprofessional Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr17 Apr17 AprSaturdayCommunityUSNational Husband Appreciation DayUS · Sat 17 Apr28 Apr28 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Day For Safety And Health At Work 2027Australia · Wed 28 Apr28 Apr28 AprWednesdayCommunityUSAdministrative Professionals Day 2027US · Wed 28 Apr29 Apr29 AprThursdayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Dance Day 2027International · Thu 29 Apr

Awareness Months in April 202725

Active for April 2027Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2027IBS Awareness Month 2027International Cesarean Awareness Month 2027Jazz Appreciation Month 2027Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month 2027Move More Month 2027National Pet Month 2027Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2027Stress Awareness Month 2027National Brunch Month 2027Autism Awareness Month 2027Alcohol Awareness Month 2027Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2027National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2027Head and Neck Cancer Awareness MonthCelebrate Diversity MonthFinancial Literacy MonthNational Volunteer MonthNational Garden MonthDeaf History MonthNational Frog MonthGenocide Awareness MonthNational Food MonthNational Poetry Month

All April 2027 Awareness Days by Date

All 142 April 2027 dates as a list
  1. : Active for April (International)
  2. : Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (International)
  3. : IBS Awareness Month (Australia)
  4. : International Cesarean Awareness Month (International)
  5. : Jazz Appreciation Month (International)
  6. : Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (International)
  7. : Move More Month (International)
  8. : National Pet Month (International)
  9. : Parkinson’s Awareness Month (International)
  10. : Stress Awareness Month (International)
  11. : National Brunch Month (International)
  12. : Autism Awareness Month (Australia)
  13. : Alcohol Awareness Month (US)
  14. : Sexual Assault Awareness Month (US)
  15. : National Child Abuse Prevention Month (US)
  16. : Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month (US)
  17. : Celebrate Diversity Month (US)
  18. : Financial Literacy Month (US)
  19. : National Volunteer Month (US)
  20. : National Garden Month (US)
  21. : Deaf History Month (US)
  22. : National Frog Month (US)
  23. : Genocide Awareness Month (US)
  24. : National Food Month (US)
  25. : National Poetry Month (US)
  26. : Harmonize Your Health Day (Australia)
  27. : National Burrito Day (US)
  28. : April Fools’ Day (Australia)
  29. : Fun Day (International)
  30. : International Fun at Work Day (International)
  31. : National Sourdough Day (Australia)
  32. : Testicular Cancer Awareness Week (UK)
  33. : International Children’s Book Day (International)
  34. : National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (US)
  35. : Walk To Work Day (International)
  36. : World Autism Awareness Day (International)
  37. : National Ferret Day (US)
  38. : International Pillow Fight Day (Australia)
  39. : National Chocolate Mousse Day (US)
  40. : National Find a Rainbow Day (US)
  41. : Senegal — Independence Day (International)
  42. : 404 Day (US)
  43. : International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (International)
  44. : World Rat Day (International)
  45. : National Ramen Day (US)
  46. : International Day of Conscience (International)
  47. : International Dark-Sky Week (International)
  48. : Parkinson’s Awareness Week (UK)
  49. : International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (International)
  50. : Tartan Day (International)
  51. : World Health Day (Australia)
  52. : National Beer Day (US)
  53. : National Paraprofessional Day (US)
  54. : Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide (International)
  55. : National Walking Day (US)
  56. : Day of Silence (US)
  57. : World Psycho-Oncology Day (WPOD) (International)
  58. : National Siblings Day (International)
  59. : Grand National (UK)
  60. : World Homeopathy Awareness Week (Australia)
  61. : World Parkinson’s Day (International)
  62. : National Pet Day (US)
  63. : National Submarine Day (US)
  64. : National Library Week (US)
  65. : National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US)
  66. : International Day of Human Space Flight (International)
  67. : Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (US)
  68. : Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday (International)
  69. : National Scrabble Day (International)
  70. : Pan American Day (US)
  71. : National Gardening Day (US)
  72. : World Chagas Disease Day (International)
  73. : National Dolphin Day (International)
  74. : UK Clothing Poverty Awareness Day (UK)
  75. : International Wellness Day (International)
  76. : International Microvolunteering Day (International)
  77. : World Voice Day (Australia)
  78. : National Feet Week (UK)
  79. : Syria — Independence Day (Evacuation Day) (International)
  80. : World Haemophilia Day (Australia)
  81. : National Husband Appreciation Day (US)
  82. : Zimbabwe — Independence Day (International)
  83. : Education and Sharing Day (US)
  84. : National Infertility Awareness Week (US)
  85. : National Volunteer Week (US)
  86. : Bicycle Day (International)
  87. : MS Awareness Week (International)
  88. : Chinese Language Day (International)
  89. : 420 Day (International)
  90. : National Early Years Teacher Day (UK)
  91. : World Creativity and Innovation Day (International)
  92. : National Tea Day (UK)
  93. : Passover (Pesach) (Australia)
  94. : International Day of Greening the Planet (International)
  95. : International Girls in ICT Day (International)
  96. : Girl Scout Leader’s Day (US)
  97. : International Mother Earth Day (Australia)
  98. : National Jelly Bean Day (US)
  99. : Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (International)
  100. : World PI Week (Australia)
  101. : English Language Day (Australia)
  102. : National Asparagus Day (International)
  103. : Saint George’s Day (Australia)
  104. : World Book Night (International)
  105. : World Book and Copyright Day (International)
  106. : World Spanish Language Day (International)
  107. : Global Intergenerational Week (International)
  108. : International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace (International)
  109. : National Newt Day (Australia)
  110. : World Immunisation / Immunization Week (UK)
  111. : Drive It Day (International)
  112. : National DNA Day (UK)
  113. : Parental Alienation Awareness Day (International)
  114. : The London Marathon (International)
  115. : World Malaria Day (International)
  116. : World Penguin Day (Australia)
  117. : International Delegates’ Day (International)
  118. : Anzac Day (Australia)
  119. : Tanzania — Union Day (International)
  120. : International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day (International)
  121. : World Intellectual Property Day (International)
  122. : Scream Day (Australia)
  123. : Wallabee Day (International)
  124. : World IP Day (Australia)
  125. : National Pretzel Day (US)
  126. : Allergy Awareness Week (International)
  127. : National Gardening Week (International)
  128. : National Stop Snoring Week (UK)
  129. : Netherlands — King’s Day (Koningsdag) (International)
  130. : Sierra Leone — Independence Day (International)
  131. : South Africa — Freedom Day (International)
  132. : Togo — Independence Day (International)
  133. : International Worker’s Memorial Day (International)
  134. : Stop Food Waste Day (International)
  135. : World Day For Safety And Health At Work (Australia)
  136. : Administrative Professionals Day (US)
  137. : National Superhero Day (US)
  138. : International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes (International)
  139. : International Dance Day (International)
  140. : On Your Feet Britain (UK)
  141. : International Jazz Day (International)
  142. : National Arbor Day (International)
1 Apr1 AprThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaHarmonize Your Health Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr1 Apr1 AprThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Burrito DayUS · Thu 1 Apr1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaApril Fools’ Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalFun DayInternational · Thu 1 Apr1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalInternational Fun at Work DayInternational · Thu 1 Apr1 Apr1 AprThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Sourdough Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr1–7 AprWeek1 Apr to 7 AprWeekCancerUKTesticular Cancer Awareness Week 2027UK · 1–7 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalInternational Children’s Book Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2027US · Fri 2 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWalk To Work Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Awareness Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr2 Apr2 AprFridayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Ferret DayUS · Fri 2 Apr
3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaInternational Pillow Fight Day 2027Australia · Sat 3 Apr3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFood & NutritionUSNational Chocolate Mousse Day 2027US · Sat 3 Apr3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Find a Rainbow DayUS · Sat 3 Apr4 Apr4 AprSundayApril Awareness DaysInternationalSenegal — Independence DayInternational · Sun 4 Apr4 Apr4 AprSundayFun & QuirkyUS404 Day 2027US · Sun 4 Apr4 Apr4 AprSundayGlobal & NationalInternationalInternational Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine ActionInternational · Sun 4 Apr4 Apr4 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Rat DayInternational · Sun 4 Apr4 Apr4 AprSundayFood & NutritionUSNational Ramen DayUS · Sun 4 Apr5 Apr5 AprMondayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of Conscience 2027International · Mon 5 Apr5–11 AprWeek5 Apr to 11 AprWeekEnvironmentInternationalInternational Dark-Sky Week 2027International · 5–11 Apr5–11 AprWeek5 Apr to 11 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUKParkinson’s Awareness Week 2027UK · 5–11 Apr6 Apr6 AprTuesdayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2027International · Tue 6 Apr
6 Apr6 AprTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalTartan Day 2027International · Tue 6 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Health Day 2027Australia · Wed 7 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Beer Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthUSNational Paraprofessional Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayGlobal & NationalInternationalDay of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda GenocideInternational · Wed 7 Apr7 Apr7 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUSNational Walking DayUS · Wed 7 Apr9 Apr9 AprFridayCommunityUSDay of SilenceUS · Fri 9 Apr9 Apr9 AprFridayCancerInternationalWorld Psycho-Oncology Day (WPOD)International · Fri 9 Apr10 Apr10 AprSaturdayCommunityInternationalNational Siblings Day 2027International · Sat 10 Apr10 Apr10 AprSaturdayArts & CultureUKGrand NationalUK · Sat 10 Apr10–16 AprWeek10 Apr to 16 AprWeekEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Homeopathy Awareness Week 2027Australia · 10–16 Apr11 Apr11 AprSundayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Parkinson’s Day 2027International · Sun 11 Apr
11 Apr11 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Pet DayUS · Sun 11 Apr11 Apr11 AprSundayGlobal & NationalUSNational Submarine DayUS · Sun 11 Apr11–17 AprWeek11 Apr to 17 AprWeekEducation & YouthUSNational Library Week 2027US · 11–17 Apr12 Apr12 AprMondayFood & NutritionUSNational Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 2027US · Mon 12 Apr12 Apr12 AprMondayScience & TechnologyInternationalInternational Day of Human Space Flight 2027International · Mon 12 Apr12Apr12–16 AprWeek12 Apr to 16 AprWeekCancerUSOral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness WeekUS · 12–16 Apr13 Apr13 AprTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalThomas Jefferson’s Birthday 2027International · Tue 13 Apr13 Apr13 AprTuesdayFun & QuirkyInternationalNational Scrabble Day 2027International · Tue 13 Apr14 Apr14 AprWednesdayGlobal & NationalUSPan American Day 2027US · Wed 14 Apr14 Apr14 AprWednesdayEnvironmentUSNational Gardening Day 2027US · Wed 14 Apr14 Apr14 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Chagas Disease DayInternational · Wed 14 Apr14 Apr14 AprWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Dolphin DayInternational · Wed 14 Apr
14 Apr14 AprWednesdayCommunityUKUK Clothing Poverty Awareness DayUK · Wed 14 Apr15 Apr15 AprThursdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalInternational Wellness Day 2027International · Thu 15 Apr15 Apr15 AprThursdayCommunityInternationalInternational Microvolunteering Day 2027International · Thu 15 Apr16 Apr16 AprFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Voice Day 2027Australia · Fri 16 Apr16–22 AprWeek16 Apr to 22 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Feet Week 2027UK · 16–22 Apr17 Apr17 AprSaturdayApril Awareness DaysInternationalSyria — Independence Day (Evacuation Day)International · Sat 17 Apr17 Apr17 AprSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Haemophilia Day 2027Australia · Sat 17 Apr17 Apr17 AprSaturdayCommunityUSNational Husband Appreciation DayUS · Sat 17 Apr18 Apr18 AprSundayApril Awareness DaysInternationalZimbabwe — Independence DayInternational · Sun 18 Apr18 Apr18 AprSundayCommunityUSEducation and Sharing Day 2027US · Sun 18 Apr18–24 AprWeek18 Apr to 24 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUSNational Infertility Awareness WeekUS · 18–24 Apr18–24 AprWeek18 Apr to 24 AprWeekCommunityUSNational Volunteer Week 2027US · 18–24 Apr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in April 2027?+

There are 142 national days, awareness days, and observances in April 2027. This includes 100 single-day events, 17 awareness weeks, and 25 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is April?+

April 2027 is home to 25 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in April?+

April 2027 includes 100 single-day events, 17 awareness weeks, and 25 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in April?+

There are 142 total awareness events in April 2027. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is April known for?+

April is known for 142 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 25 month-long observances and 17 awareness weeks running alongside 100 individual days.