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April 3 Holidays

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

Ranked by all-time saves, not today's activity

Good Friday BIGGEST ON APRIL 3
Religion Christian International

Good Friday

A religious observance on the Friday before Easter commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians through fasting, prayer, and solemn liturgies.

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National Find a Rainbow Day
Community Origin
National Find a Rainbow Day

An invitation to go outside and look up: every rainbow is a full circle, half-hidden by the ground, and no two people see quite the same one.

Seasonal Spring United States
515
03
World Party Day
Community origin
World Party Day

Celebrate World Party Day with friends and family - get your party hats on and let the festivities begin!

Fun Silly International
297
04
World Marbles Day
Community origin
World Marbles Day

Join the fun of World Marbles Day! Roll into the excitement and enjoy this classic game celebrated on a global scale!

Fun Unique United States
265
05
Independent Artist Day™
Corporate Initiative
Independent Artist Day™

The trademark application came first. A design marketplace filed for the words INDEPENDENT ARTIST DAY on 16 March 2022 and held the first one eighteen days later, on 3 April - a holiday that was owned before it was ever kept.

Pop Culture Music United States
252
06
National Chocolate Mousse Day
Food observance
National Chocolate Mousse Day

Indulge in decadent chocolate mousse on National Chocolate Mousse Day. Rich, creamy, and oh so delicious - it's a dessert you won't want to miss!

Food Desserts United States
241
07
Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day
Community Origin
Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day

Every listing credits this April 3 day to the couple who invented eighty others, in 1997, but it is printed in Chase's Calendar two years earlier and missing from their own catalogue. Nobody knows who mailed it in.

Careers Workplace Wellness United States
137
08
National Inspiring Joy Day
Awareness day
National Inspiring Joy Day

Spread joy and positivity on National Inspiring Joy Day by doing something kind for others - it's the little things that make a big difference!

Awareness Values United States
116
09
Fish Fingers and Custard Day
Observance
Fish Fingers and Custard Day

Indulge in a unique and delicious combination on Fish Fingers and Custard Day - join the Whovian community in celebrating this quirky holiday!

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
114
10
National Grey Day
Community Origin
National Grey Day

Zane Grey's parents were called Gray and changed the letter after he was born. April 3 belongs to the e spelling, which Americans are told they do not use and have given to more babies than the other one every year since 2006.

Names International
80
11
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Observance
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

It's time to show some love for our unsung heroes - join us in celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and thank them for their hard work!

Careers Educators United States
80
12
Walk to Work Day
Observance
Walk to Work Day

Kick-start your day with energy on Walk to Work Day! Ditch the bus, save the environment, and boost your health one step at a time.

Health Fitness United States
57
13
Weed Out Hate Day
Awareness day
Weed Out Hate Day

Join the movement to #WeedOutHate on this important day of tolerance and acceptance. Let's spread love, not hate!

Awareness Social Justice United States
35
14
American Circus Day
Community Origin
American Circus Day

America's first circus ran in a roofless wooden arena at Market and Twelfth Streets in Philadelphia, on a ring floored with soil and sawdust. April 3 keeps the date of that 1793 performance.

Fun Unique United States
34
15
National Pro-Life T Shirt Day
Awareness day
National Pro-Life T Shirt Day

Stand up for your beliefs and show your support for the pro-life movement on National Pro-Life T-Shirt Day!

Awareness Social Justice United States
34
16
Pony Express Day
Observance
Pony Express Day

Saddle up and celebrate Pony Express Day by reliving the wild west through exciting events, reenactments, and trail rides!

Culture Civics United States
34
17
National Film Score Day
Observance
National Film Score Day

Lights, camera, music! Join us in celebrating National Film Score Day and appreciate the incredible soundtracks that bring our favorite movies to life.

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
24
18
World Cloud Security Day
Observance
World Cloud Security Day

Protect your data and secure your digital life on World Cloud Security Day - because keeping the clouds safe is just as important as keeping our heads in them!

Tech Cybersecurity International
24
19
Fan Dance Day
Observance
Fan Dance Day

Get ready to shimmy and swirl - it's Fan Dance Day! Let's honor this beautiful art form that has captivated audiences for centuries.

Hobbies Arts & Crafts Japan
23
20
A Drop of Water is a Grain of Gold
Observance
A Drop of Water is a Grain of Gold

Discover the beauty and importance of water on World Water Day - remember, a drop of water is truly a grain of gold for our planet.

Nature Conservation Turkmenistan
12
21
Birth Anniversary of National Artist Lino Brocka
Observance
Birth Anniversary of National Artist Lino Brocka

Honor the legacy of National Artist Lino Brocka on his birth anniversary by watching some of his iconic and thought-provoking films.

Culture Famous People Philippines
11
22
National Tweed Day
Observance
National Tweed Day

Put on your best tweed and celebrate National Tweed Day in style! Enjoy the classic fabric with a modern twist on this fashionable holiday.

Style Fashion United States
11
23
Armenian Appreciation Day
Observance
Armenian Appreciation Day

Celebrate Armenian Appreciation Day by learning about the rich culture and history of Armenia, indulging in delicious cuisine, and supporting local businesses.

Culture Regional Armenia
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92 month-long observances and 11 week-long ones that include April 3.

Stress Awareness Month
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Stress Awareness Month
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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
Orthodox Lent
March 15 – May 1
Orthodox Lent
Religion
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
Passover
April 21–29
Passover
Religion
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
Earth Month
All of April
Earth Month
Nature
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
Holy Week
March 21–28
Holy Week
Religion
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
All of April
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Awareness
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
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
National Woodworking Month
All of April
National Woodworking Month
Hobbies
National Donate Life Month
All of April
National Donate Life Month
Awareness
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
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 14
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nature
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
Be Kind to Spiders Week
April 1–7
Be Kind to Spiders Week
Animals
Cesarean Awareness Month
All of April
Cesarean Awareness Month
Awareness
Laugh at Work Week
April 1–7
Laugh at Work Week
Careers
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
Passion Week
March 21–27
Passion Week
Religion
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
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
All of April
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
Food
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
Golden Rule Week
April 1–7
Golden Rule Week
Awareness
Grange Month
All of April
Grange Month
Culture
Lent
February 10 – March 27
Lent
Religion
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
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
International Pooper Scooper Week
April 1–7
International Pooper Scooper Week
Animals
Medication Safety Week
April 1–7
Medication Safety Week
Awareness
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
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
April 1–7
Testicular Cancer Awareness Week
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
Semana Santa Spain
March 21–27
Semana Santa Spain
Religion
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
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