April 26 Holidays

2025 Monthly Holidays that include April 26

2025 Famous Birthdays on April 26

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/stana-katic" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/ffbfd85b-df97-4ea7-b56a-217e640be100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Stana Katic" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/stana-katic" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Stana Katic</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/aaron-judge" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e8f11671-7c02-4406-def2-893b0e14f300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Aaron Judge" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Baseball Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/aaron-judge" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Aaron Judge</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/channing-tatum" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/c37be2ef-938d-434e-e94c-569259b6ce00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Channing Tatum" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/channing-tatum" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Channing Tatum</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/carol-burnett" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/97664642-b7be-4b55-f890-cbc32f4a3500/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Carol Burnett" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Show Host</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/carol-burnett" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Carol Burnett</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kevin-james" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/69e35b09-3401-4126-7ec3-e588fb8cdf00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Kevin James" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kevin-james" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Kevin James</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on April 26

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1336</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Petrarch's Ascent of Mont Ventoux</div><div class='timeline-text'>Italian scholar Petrarch ascended Mont Ventoux, marking a significant moment in humanistic philosophy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1564</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Baptism of Shakespeare</div><div class='timeline-text'>Playwright William Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1607</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Landfall at Cape Henry</div><div class='timeline-text'>Virginia Company settlers made landfall at Cape Henry, marking the advent of the future American nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1803</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Meteor Shower in L'Aigle</div><div class='timeline-text'>A significant meteor shower in L'Aigle, France helped to inspire further scientific interest in astronomy and meteors.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begin of Polio Vaccine Trials</div><div class='timeline-text'>First clinical trials of Jonas Salk's polio vaccine began in Fairfax County, furthering strides in medical advancement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Container Ship Voyage</div><div class='timeline-text'>SS Ideal X, the world's first successful container ship, began its inaugural voyage, marking a significant moment in global trade history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Presidential Resignation in South Korea</div><div class='timeline-text'>South Korean President Syngman Rhee resigned after 12 years, following public demand for democratic reform.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Tanzania</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania, a significant milestone in African post-colonial history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>South Africa's Multiracial Election</div><div class='timeline-text'>South Africa began its first multiracial election, ushering in the era of Nelson Mandela's presidency and ending apartheid rule.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Syrian Occupation of Lebanon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Syria withdrew its forces from Lebanon, marking the end of a 29-year military presence and a major shift in Middle Eastern politics.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is April 26?
April 26 marks a uniquely diverse and fascinating mix of holidays around the world, ensuring there's something to celebrate no matter your interest! From embracing the warmth of animals and nature on National Kids and Pets Day and National Arbor Day, to recognizing significant issues on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Unleash your inner self with confidence on National No Makeup Day, indulge in a crunchy snack on National Pretzel Day, or delve into intellectual property awareness on World Intellectual Property Day. This day truly offers a remarkable array of activities and awareness opportunities, making it a day of both fun and reflection. Excite your spirit, engage your mind, and remember to give someone a hug—preferably an Australian!