April Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days

There are 132 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 23 October 2026

90

Single-day events

17

Awareness weeks

25

Awareness months

132

Total events

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Key April 2027 awareness days

29 Mar – 4 AprWeek29 Mar to 4 AprWeekCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Acceptance Week 2027International · 29 Mar – 4 Apr

1–30 AprMonth1 Apr to 30 AprMonthHealth & WellbeingInternationalStress Awareness Month 2027International · 1–30 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Awareness Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthUSNational Paraprofessional Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr

17 Apr17 AprSaturdayCommunityUSNational Husband Appreciation DayUS · Sat 17 Apr

28 Apr28 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Day For Safety And Health At Work 2027Australia · Wed 28 Apr

28 Apr28 AprWednesdayCommunityUSAdministrative Professionals Day 2027US · Wed 28 Apr

29 Apr29 AprThursdayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Dance Day 2027International · Thu 29 Apr

Awareness Months in April 202725

All April 2027 Awareness Days by Date

1 Apr1 AprThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaHarmonize Your Health Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr

1 Apr1 AprThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Burrito DayUS · Thu 1 Apr

1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaApril Fools’ Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr

1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalFun DayInternational · Thu 1 Apr

1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalInternational Fun at Work DayInternational · Thu 1 Apr

1 Apr1 AprThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Sourdough Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Apr

1–7 AprWeek1 Apr to 7 AprWeekCancerUKTesticular Cancer Awareness Week 2027UK · 1–7 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalInternational Children’s Book Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2027US · Fri 2 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWalk To Work Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Autism Awareness Day 2027International · Fri 2 Apr

2 Apr2 AprFridayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Ferret DayUS · Fri 2 Apr

3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaInternational Pillow Fight Day 2027Australia · Sat 3 Apr

3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFood & NutritionUSNational Chocolate Mousse Day 2027US · Sat 3 Apr

3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Find a Rainbow DayUS · Sat 3 Apr

4 Apr4 AprSundayApril Awareness DaysInternationalSenegal — Independence DayInternational · Sun 4 Apr

4 Apr4 AprSundayFun & QuirkyUS404 Day 2027US · Sun 4 Apr

4 Apr4 AprSundayGlobal & NationalInternationalInternational Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine ActionInternational · Sun 4 Apr

4 Apr4 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Rat DayInternational · Sun 4 Apr

4 Apr4 AprSundayFood & NutritionUSNational Ramen DayUS · Sun 4 Apr

5–11 AprWeek5 Apr to 11 AprWeekEnvironmentInternationalInternational Dark-Sky Week 2027International · 5–11 Apr

5–11 AprWeek5 Apr to 11 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUKParkinson’s Awareness Week 2027UK · 5–11 Apr

6 Apr6 AprTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalTartan Day 2027International · Tue 6 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Health Day 2027Australia · Wed 7 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Beer Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthUSNational Paraprofessional Day 2027US · Wed 7 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayGlobal & NationalInternationalDay of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda GenocideInternational · Wed 7 Apr

7 Apr7 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUSNational Walking DayUS · Wed 7 Apr

9 Apr9 AprFridayCommunityUSDay of SilenceUS · Fri 9 Apr

9 Apr9 AprFridayCancerInternationalWorld Psycho-Oncology Day (WPOD)International · Fri 9 Apr

10 Apr10 AprSaturdayCommunityInternationalNational Siblings Day 2027International · Sat 10 Apr

10 Apr10 AprSaturdayArts & CultureUKGrand NationalUK · Sat 10 Apr

10–16 AprWeek10 Apr to 16 AprWeekEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Homeopathy Awareness Week 2027Australia · 10–16 Apr

11 Apr11 AprSundayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Parkinson’s Day 2027International · Sun 11 Apr

11 Apr11 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Pet DayUS · Sun 11 Apr

11 Apr11 AprSundayGlobal & NationalUSNational Submarine DayUS · Sun 11 Apr

11–17 AprWeek11 Apr to 17 AprWeekEducation & YouthUSNational Library Week 2027US · 11–17 Apr

12 Apr12 AprMondayFood & NutritionUSNational Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 2027US · Mon 12 Apr

12 Apr12 AprMondayScience & TechnologyInternationalInternational Day of Human Space Flight 2027International · Mon 12 Apr 12Apr12–16 AprWeek12 Apr to 16 AprWeekCancerUSOral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness WeekUS · 12–16 Apr

13 Apr13 AprTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalThomas Jefferson’s Birthday 2027International · Tue 13 Apr

13 Apr13 AprTuesdayFun & QuirkyInternationalNational Scrabble Day 2027International · Tue 13 Apr

14 Apr14 AprWednesdayGlobal & NationalUSPan American Day 2027US · Wed 14 Apr

14 Apr14 AprWednesdayEnvironmentUSNational Gardening Day 2027US · Wed 14 Apr

14 Apr14 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Chagas Disease DayInternational · Wed 14 Apr

14 Apr14 AprWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Dolphin DayInternational · Wed 14 Apr

14 Apr14 AprWednesdayCommunityUKUK Clothing Poverty Awareness DayUK · Wed 14 Apr

15 Apr15 AprThursdayCommunityInternationalInternational Microvolunteering Day 2027International · Thu 15 Apr

16 Apr16 AprFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Voice Day 2027Australia · Fri 16 Apr

16–22 AprWeek16 Apr to 22 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUKNational Feet Week 2027UK · 16–22 Apr

17 Apr17 AprSaturdayApril Awareness DaysInternationalSyria — Independence Day (Evacuation Day)International · Sat 17 Apr

17 Apr17 AprSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Haemophilia Day 2027Australia · Sat 17 Apr

17 Apr17 AprSaturdayCommunityUSNational Husband Appreciation DayUS · Sat 17 Apr

18 Apr18 AprSundayApril Awareness DaysInternationalZimbabwe — Independence DayInternational · Sun 18 Apr

18 Apr18 AprSundayCommunityUSEducation and Sharing Day 2027US · Sun 18 Apr

18–24 AprWeek18 Apr to 24 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingUSNational Infertility Awareness WeekUS · 18–24 Apr

18–24 AprWeek18 Apr to 24 AprWeekCommunityUSNational Volunteer Week 2027US · 18–24 Apr

19 Apr19 AprMondayScience & TechnologyInternationalBicycle DayInternational · Mon 19 Apr

19–25 AprWeek19 Apr to 25 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingInternationalMS Awareness Week 2027International · 19–25 Apr

20 Apr20 AprTuesdayFun & QuirkyInternational420 Day 2027International · Tue 20 Apr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in April 2027?+

There are 132 national days, awareness days, and observances in April 2027. This includes 90 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 90 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 132 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 132 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 25 month-long observances and 17 awareness weeks running alongside 90 individual days.