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April 23 Holidays

34 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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National Lover’s Day BIGGEST ON APRIL 23
Relationships Romance United States

National Lover’s Day

A quieter spring counterpart to Valentine's Day, for the partner you already have rather than the one being chased, resting on the barely three-century-old idea that love should decide a marriage.

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World Book Day
International Body Recognition
World Book Day

More than 100 countries keep April 23 for books, and in Catalonia the same date is Sant Jordi, when the gift you give is a book and a rose.

Pop Culture Books International
582
03
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
Community Origin
National Cherry Cheesecake Day

A cherry cheesecake is mostly about what sits on top, a bright red layer that hides everything underneath. On National Cherry Cheesecake Day, make one and do not go easy on the cherries.

Food Desserts United States
378
04
Take Our Kids To Work Day
Observance
Take Our Kids To Work Day

Encourage your kids to explore their future career paths on Take Our Kids To Work Day - let them experience the world of work firsthand!

Careers Workplace Wellness United States
342
05
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
Observance
National Lost Dogs Awareness Day

Help lost dogs find their way home this National Lost Dogs Awareness Day - spread the word and join in on local events to make a difference!

Animals Dogs United States
239
06
National Picnic Day
Observance
National Picnic Day

Grab your friends and family for a fun outdoor picnic - National Picnic Day is the perfect time to enjoy some sun, food, and great company!

Sports Outdoor Adventure United States
207
07
National Take a Chance Day
Community Origin
National Take a Chance Day

Regret over something you did burns hot and then cools. Regret over something you never tried just lingers, and that is the whole case for April 23 and its small, ordinary acts of nerve.

Health Self-Improvement United States
206
08
Shakespeare Day
Observance
Shakespeare Day

Celebrate Shakespeare Day with a bang! Read your favorite sonnet, watch a Shakespeare play, or visit the birthplace of the Bard - all from the comfort of home!

Pop Culture Books International
183
09
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
Observance
Talk Like Shakespeare Day

It's time to get ready for Talk Like Shakespeare Day - brush up on your "thees" and "thous" and prepare for a day of Elizabethan fun!

Pop Culture Books United States
148
10
International Creator Day
Observance
International Creator Day

It's time to recognize and celebrate the creators who bring our favorite stories, art, and content to life! Happy International Creator Day!

Careers Creatives International
138
11
Festival of Ridvan
Observance
Festival of Ridvan

Dive into joyous celebrations, spiritual reflections and blooming gardens on the Festival of Ridván- the pinnacle of the Bahá'í calendar.

Religion Other Religion International
137
12
Movie Theatre Day
Community Origin
Movie Theatre Day

The Vitascope reached New York in 1896 advertised as Edison's invention, though Thomas Armat and C. Francis Jenkins built it; the movie theatre's day rests on that borrowed anniversary.

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
127
13
National Bryan Day
Community Origin
National Bryan Day

A day for everyone who got the y: Bryan entered the federal name files twenty-six years before Brian, and the two spellings have never behaved like one name.

Names International
125
14
Slay a Dragon Day
Community origin
Slay a Dragon Day

On Slay a Dragon Day, channel your inner warrior and conquer any challenges that come your way - no dragon is too big to defeat!

Fun Fantasy United States
125
15
National English Muffin Day
Food observance
National English Muffin Day

Get your toasters ready - it's National English Muffin Day! Enjoy this versatile breakfast staple with a variety of toppings and flavors.

Food Breakfast United Kingdom
116
16
National Email Day
Corporate Initiative
National Email Day

The first message sent between two computers was the instructions for sending one, and the machines stood side by side with the ARPANET as their only link. April 23 marks it, though Tomlinson could never name the day.

Tech Social Media United States
115
17
World Book Night
Observance
World Book Night

On World Book Night, let's spread the love for reading and share our favorite books with others - because everyone deserves a good story!

Pop Culture Books International
115
18
International English Language Day
Observance
International English Language Day

On International English Language Day, let's celebrate the power of language to connect people and bridge cultures all over the world.

School Literacy International
104
19
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Observance
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

Honor the importance of children and their rights on National Sovereignty and Children's Day - a day to recognize their future and potential.

Culture Civics Turkey
91
20
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Awareness day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day - the perfect opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders!

Awareness Youth United States
91
21
World Laboratory Day
Observance
World Laboratory Day

On World Laboratory Day, we honor the brilliant minds behind groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in science. Let's thank our lab heroes!

Careers Healthcare International
91
22
Love Your Thighs Day
Observance
Love Your Thighs Day

Embrace your curves on Love Your Thighs Day! Nurture body positivity and spread self-love in all sizes and shapes. Celebrate you, just as you are.

Health Wellness United States
82
23
Impossible Astronaut Day
Observance
Impossible Astronaut Day

Gear up for Impossible Astronaut Day and join the worldwide celebration of the iconic Doctor Who episode - don't blink, or you might miss all the fun!

Pop Culture Movies & TV International
81
24
Spanish Language Day
Observance
Spanish Language Day

Get ready to celebrate Spanish Language Day with cultural events, language lessons, and delicious food that will transport you to Spain!

School Literacy International
81
25
World Table Tennis Day
Observance
World Table Tennis Day

Calling all ping pong enthusiasts! Get ready to serve, spin, and smash your way into World Table Tennis Day - a celebration of the ultimate table sport.

Sports Individual Sports International
81
26
Canada Book Day
Observance
Canada Book Day

Get ready to curl up with a good book on Canada Book Day - celebrate the literary contributions of our neighbors to the north!

Pop Culture Books Canada
58
27
Saint George’s Day
Observance
Saint George’s Day

Honor Saint George's Day by channeling your inner dragon slayer and indulging in traditional English dishes like fish and chips or Yorkshire pudding!

Religion Christian International
58
28
Gathering of Nations (Pow Wow)
Observance
Gathering of Nations (Pow Wow)

Experience the vibrant spectacle of the Gathering of Nations - North America's largest Pow Wow - and witness vibrant traditions come alive!

Culture Native American United States
57
29
Pet Tech CPR Day
Observance
Pet Tech CPR Day

Don't let a pet emergency catch you off guard - learn essential Pet Tech CPR skills on this special day dedicated to keeping our furry friends safe!

Animals Pets United States
57
30
UN English Language Day
Observance
UN English Language Day

Let's honor the power and beauty of the English language on UN English Language Day - whether it's through literature, music, or everyday conversation!

School Literacy International
47
31
World Book and Copyright Day
Observance
World Book and Copyright Day

Get ready to dive into the world of literature and protect intellectual property on World Book and Copyright Day - a celebration for book lovers and creators alike.

Pop Culture Books International
47
32
International Girls In ICT Day
Awareness day
International Girls In ICT Day

Empower the future tech-leaders this International Girls in ICT Day! Support them to pursue their dreams in the ever-growing world of technology.

Awareness Youth International
46
33
London Marathon
Observance
London Marathon

Ready, set, run! Join thousands of athletes from around the world in the ultimate adrenaline-fueled challenge - the London Marathon.

Sports Races United Kingdom
24
34
International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day
Community origin
International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day

It's time to embrace your inner technopeasant and celebrate International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day in all its geeky glory!

Fun Meme Culture International
23
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This week & month

90 month-long observances and 17 week-long ones that include April 23.

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
Financial Literacy Month
All of April
Financial Literacy Month
Business
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
All of April
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Awareness
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
Straw Hat Month
All of April
Straw Hat Month
Style
National Social Security Month
All of April
National Social Security Month
Business
Physical Wellness Month
All of April
Physical Wellness Month
Health
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
National Kite Month
All of April
National Kite Month
Sports
Global Child Nutrition Month
All of April
Global Child Nutrition Month
Awareness
National Card and Letter Writing Month
All of April
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Pop Culture
Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week
April 19–25
Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week
Awareness
Earth Month
All of April
Earth Month
Nature
Health Information Professionals Week
April 19–23
Health Information Professionals Week
Careers
National Library Week
April 19–25
National Library Week
School
National Month of Hope
All of April
National Month of Hope
Awareness
Celebrate Diversity Month
All of April
Celebrate Diversity 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 Welding Month
All of April
National Welding Month
Careers
Fair Housing Month
All of April
Fair Housing Month
Awareness
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
All of April
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Awareness
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
National Woodworking Month
All of April
National Woodworking Month
Hobbies
Move More Month
All of April
Move More Month
Health
National Garlic Month
All of April
National Garlic Month
Food
National Safe Digging Month
All of April
National Safe Digging Month
Awareness
Administrative Professionals Week
April 18–24
Administrative Professionals Week
Careers
Days of Remembrance
April 25 – May 9
Days of Remembrance
Culture
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 19–25
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Awareness
National Donate Life Month
All of April
National Donate Life Month
Awareness
National Princess Week
April 18–24
National Princess Week
Pop Culture
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
Scottish-American Heritage Month
All of April
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Culture
Arab American Heritage Month
All of April
Arab American Heritage Month
Culture
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
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
All of April
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
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
Cesarean Awareness Month
All of April
Cesarean Awareness Month
Awareness
Every Kid Healthy Week
April 26–30
Every Kid Healthy Week
Awareness
Fibroid Awareness Week
April 18–24
Fibroid Awareness Week
Awareness
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
National Scoop the Poop Week
April 23–29
National Scoop the Poop Week
Animals
National Student Leadership Week
April 19–23
National Student Leadership Week
School
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
All of April
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of April
Women’s Eye Health and Safety 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 Volunteer Week
April 18–24
National Volunteer Week
Awareness
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
All of April
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
Food
Active School Week
April 26–30
Active School Week
School
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
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
All of April
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
School
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 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
National Stop Snoring Week
April 19–25
National Stop Snoring Week
Health
Records and Information Management Month
All of April
Records and Information Management Month
Business
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Cancer Control Month
All of April
Cancer Control Month
Awareness
IBS Month
All of April
IBS Month
Awareness
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
April 18–24
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Careers
National Minority Health Month
All of April
National Minority Health Month
Awareness
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
All of April
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
Awareness
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
All of April
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
Food
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
April 18–24
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
Nature
Global Campaign for Education Action Week
April 20–26
Global Campaign for Education Action Week
Awareness
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
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