April 18
April 18 Holidays
Ranked by all-time saves, not today's activity
The famous sickle claw did not slash. Biomechanics says it pinned prey and gripped, the way a hawk holds a rabbit, and April 18 exists to swap the movie animal for the feathered, solo hunter the fossils describe.
Celebrate National Animal Crackers Day with the perfect snack - get creative and use animal crackers to make art, desserts, or just enjoy them plain!
Exercise used to come with a stopwatch rule: nothing counted unless it ran ten minutes or longer, and the federal guidelines dropped that in 2018. April 18 can be observed one flight of stairs at a time.
The man who invented the circus never called it one: Philip Astley ran an Amphitheatre, and the word came from a rival's Royal Circus in 1782. The third Saturday in April belongs to the art he started.
Get ready to fiesta on National Piñata Day! Swing for the sweet surprises and colorful treats waiting inside. Olé!
Help spread awareness about Adult Autism this April 2nd by joining in on the conversation for Adult Autism Awareness Day!
On Pet Owners Independence Day, give your furry friend some extra love and attention as we celebrate the bond between pets and their owners.
Dig into music nostalgia with Record Store Day! Search for hidden vinyl treasures and support your local indie music shops. Groove on!
On International Jugglers Day, let's give a round of applause to those who can juggle balls, flaming torches, and our attention all at once!
Show your appreciation for the hardworking linemen on National Lineman Appreciation Day - thank them for keeping our power lines safe and secure!
Explore the rich history and beauty of our world's monuments and sites on International Day for Monuments and Sites. Don't miss out!
Anyone marking Lydia's day is celebrating an address rather than a compliment. In Greek the name means from Lydia, an ancient kingdom in what is now western Turkey.
Today we honor the voices that inform and inspire us every day - happy National Newspaper Columnists Day!
Tune in and join the global celebration on World Amateur Radio Day, where radio enthusiasts come together to connect with each other through their love for this hobby!
Show some love to the hardworking linemen who keep our lights on and power running - it's Linemen Appreciation Day!
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When is April 18?
| Year | Falls on | From today |
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| 2025 | Friday | 526 days ago |
| 2026 | Saturday Viewing | 161 days ago |
| 2027 | Sunday | in 204 days |
| 2028 | Tuesday | in 570 days |
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