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22 holidays observed on this day
Sunday, April 12 2026

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April 12 2026

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What April 12 celebrates

22 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Burgers United States

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day with your favorite cheesy creations! Get creative and explore all the delicious possibilities!

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Hamster Day
Observance
Hamster Day

Celebrate Hamster Day with your furry friend! Make it extra special by spoiling them with treats, toys, and lots of love!

Animals Small Pets International
03
National Only Child Day
Observance
National Only Child Day

It's time to give all the only children some love and attention - celebrate National Only Child Day with fun activities and special treats!

Relationships Children International
04
International Day of Pink
Awareness day
International Day of Pink

Join the movement and wear pink on International Day of Pink to stand up against bullying and discrimination - let's spread love, kindness, and acceptance!

Awareness Violence Prevention International
05
Wear a Star Day
Observance
Wear a Star Day

Show off your star power on Wear a Star Day by rocking your favorite star-themed outfit and accessories - let the world see you shine!

Style Accessories United States
06
Divine Mercy Sunday
Observance
Divine Mercy Sunday

Unleash the power of forgiveness on Divine Mercy Sunday; a day dedicated to embracing love, compassion, and understanding.

Religion Christian International
07
National For Twelves Day
Community origin
National For Twelves Day

Get ready to party on National For Twelves Day - a day dedicated to all things 12! Join in the fun with games, trivia, and more.

Fun Silly United States
08
National Licorice Day
Food observance
National Licorice Day

Celebrate National Licorice Day with your favorite flavor - get creative and try new recipes, or indulge in a classic treat!

Food Candy United States
09
International Day for Human Space Flight
Observance
International Day for Human Space Flight

Blast off into the celebration of International Day for Human Space Flight - a day to honor the achievements and advancements in space exploration!

Tech Innovation International
10
Walk on Your Wild Side Day
Community origin
Walk on Your Wild Side Day

Get ready to unleash your inner wild child on Walk on Your Wild Side Day - let loose, have fun, and embrace your adventurous spirit!

Fun Silly United States
11
Big Wind Day
Observance
Big Wind Day

Hold on to your hats, it's Big Wind Day! Celebrate the power of nature and enjoy the gusty winds with some fun outdoor activities.

Seasonal Weather United States
12
Deskfast Day
Food observance
Deskfast Day

Don't skip breakfast, have a deskfast instead! Join the movement on Deskfast Day and start your day off right with a delicious meal at your desk.

Food Breakfast International
13
Cosmonautics Day
Observance
Cosmonautics Day

Ready to blast off into a celebration? Join us in honoring the achievements of space exploration on Cosmonautics Day!

Culture Civics Russia
14
National Gavin Day
Observance
National Gavin Day

Calling all Gavins! It's time to celebrate National Gavin Day and show off your unique name with pride. Let's make this day unforgettable!

Names International
15
National Maya Day
Observance
National Maya Day

It's time to honor all the amazing Mayas out there - Happy National Maya Day! Let's celebrate your unique name and heritage.

Names International
16
Teak Awareness Day
Observance
Teak Awareness Day

On Teak Awareness Day, join the movement to protect this precious rainforest tree and its vital role in our environment.

Nature Conservation United States
17
Halifax Day
Observance
Halifax Day

Get ready to party like a true Haligonian on Halifax Day! From live music and delicious food to fun events, there's something for everyone in this vibrant city.

Culture Regional United States
18
International Day for Street Children
Awareness day
International Day for Street Children

On International Day for Street Children, let's come together and raise awareness for the millions of vulnerable children living on the streets.

Awareness Youth International
19
National Dolores Day
Observance
National Dolores Day

It's time to show some love to all the Dolores' out there on National Dolores Day! Share your favorite memories and make this day extra special.

Names International
20
Silvia Name Day
Observance
Silvia Name Day

Honor the Silvias in your life on their special day with love, joy, and meaningful gestures! Happy Silvia Name Day to all!

Names International
21
National Mac Day
Food observance
National Mac Day

Calling all Macs! It's National Mac Day - a perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite cheesy and delicious dishes. Let's mac out together!

Food Pasta International
22
Yuri’s Night
Institutional Initiative
Yuri’s Night

International space observance on April 12 to celebrate milestones in human space exploration and promote public interest in space through global educational and social events.

Nature Space International
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This week & month

90 month-long observances and 11 week-long ones that include April 12.

Stress Awareness Month
All of April
Stress Awareness Month
Awareness
Autism Acceptance Month
All of April
Autism Acceptance Month
Awareness
Child Abuse Awareness Month
All of April
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Awareness
Dog Appreciation Month
All of April
Dog Appreciation Month
Animals
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
All of April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
All of April
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Awareness
National Poetry Month
All of April
National Poetry Month
Pop Culture
National Grilled Cheese Month
All of April
National Grilled Cheese Month
Food
World Autism Month
All of April
World Autism Month
Awareness
National Alcohol Awareness Month
All of April
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Awareness
Canine Fitness Month
All of April
Canine Fitness Month
Animals
Adopt a Ferret Month
All of April
Adopt a Ferret Month
Animals
National Soft Pretzel Month
All of April
National Soft Pretzel Month
Food
National Frog Month
All of April
National Frog Month
Animals
Occupational Therapy Month
All of April
Occupational Therapy Month
Careers
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
All of April
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Awareness
Financial Literacy Month
All of April
Financial Literacy Month
Business
National Humor Month
All of April
National Humor Month
Fun
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
All of April
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Animals
National Food Month
All of April
National Food Month
Food
National BLT Sandwich Month
All of April
National BLT Sandwich Month
Food
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
All of April
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Animals
School Library Month
All of April
School Library Month
School
International Guitar Month
All of April
International Guitar Month
Hobbies
Keep America Beautiful Month
All of April
Keep America Beautiful Month
Nature
National Social Security Month
All of April
National Social Security Month
Business
Straw Hat Month
All of April
Straw Hat Month
Style
Counseling Awareness Month
All of April
Counseling Awareness Month
Careers
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
All of April
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Awareness
Month of the Military Child
All of April
Month of the Military Child
Awareness
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
All of April
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
Physical Wellness Month
All of April
Physical Wellness Month
Health
Global Child Nutrition Month
All of April
Global Child Nutrition Month
Awareness
National Kite Month
All of April
National Kite Month
Sports
Earth Month
All of April
Earth Month
Nature
National Card and Letter Writing Month
All of April
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Pop Culture
Organic Breakfast Month
All of April
Organic Breakfast Month
Food
Celebrate Diversity Month
All of April
Celebrate Diversity Month
Awareness
Fair Housing Month
All of April
Fair Housing Month
Awareness
International Amateur Radio Month
All of April
International Amateur Radio Month
Hobbies
National Foot Health Awareness Month
All of April
National Foot Health Awareness Month
Awareness
National Month of Hope
All of April
National Month of Hope
Awareness
National Welding Month
All of April
National Welding Month
Careers
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
All of April
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Awareness
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Week of the Young Child
April 11–17
Week of the Young Child
Awareness
Hate Week
April 12–18
Hate Week
Awareness
Move More Month
All of April
Move More Month
Health
National Donate Life Month
All of April
National Donate Life Month
Awareness
National Garlic Month
All of April
National Garlic Month
Food
National Green Week
February 7 – April 30
National Green Week
Nature
National Safe Digging Month
All of April
National Safe Digging Month
Awareness
National Woodworking Month
All of April
National Woodworking Month
Hobbies
National Youth Sports Safety Month
All of April
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Awareness
Rosacea Awareness Month
All of April
Rosacea Awareness Month
Awareness
STI Awareness Month
All of April
STI Awareness Month
Awareness
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
All of April
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Arab American Heritage Month
All of April
Arab American Heritage Month
Culture
Cesarean Awareness Month
All of April
Cesarean Awareness Month
Awareness
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
All of April
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
Food
Defeat Diabetes Month
All of April
Defeat Diabetes Month
Awareness
Genocide Awareness Month
All of April
Genocide Awareness Month
Awareness
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
All of April
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
Culture
National Car Care Month
All of April
National Car Care Month
Lifestyle
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 12
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nature
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
Scottish-American Heritage Month
All of April
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Culture
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
All of April
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
All of April
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
Awareness
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of April
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Awareness
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
All of April
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Careers
World Landscape Architecture Month
All of April
World Landscape Architecture Month
Careers
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Cancer Control Month
All of April
Cancer Control Month
Awareness
Children and Nature Awareness Month
All of April
Children and Nature Awareness Month
Awareness
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
All of April
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Food
Global Astronomy Month
All of April
Global Astronomy Month
School
Grange Month
All of April
Grange Month
Culture
IBS Month
All of April
IBS Month
Awareness
International Customer Loyalty Month
All of April
International Customer Loyalty Month
Business
Jazz Appreciation Month
All of April
Jazz Appreciation Month
Pop Culture
National Decorating Month
All of April
National Decorating Month
Lifestyle
National Fresh Celery Month
All of April
National Fresh Celery Month
Food
National Internship Awareness Month
All of April
National Internship Awareness Month
Careers
National Minority Health Month
All of April
National Minority Health Month
Awareness
National Public Health Week
April 6–12
National Public Health Week
Awareness
National Robotics Week
April 4–12
National Robotics Week
Tech
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
All of April
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Awareness
National Soy Foods Month
All of April
National Soy Foods Month
Food
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
April 10–17
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
Awareness
Records and Information Management Month
All of April
Records and Information Management Month
Business
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
All of April
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
Awareness
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
All of April
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
Food
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
All of April
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
Food
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
April 10–19
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Pop Culture
Orthodox Holy Week
April 5–12
Orthodox Holy Week
Religion
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
The Masters Tournament
April 6–12
The Masters Tournament
Sports
World Homoeopathy Awareness Week
April 10–16
World Homoeopathy Awareness Week
Health
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
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