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April 5 Holidays

16 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

Easter BIGGEST ON APRIL 5
Religion Christian International

Easter

Christianity's oldest feast, kept for the Resurrection, still has no agreed date. Western and Orthodox churches usually keep Easter weeks apart, and in the West alone it can land on any Sunday from 22 March to 25 April.

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National Deep Dish Pizza Day
Community Origin
National Deep Dish Pizza Day

Chicago builds its deep dish upside down, with the cheese underneath and the sauce on top, and National Deep Dish Pizza Day is the day for it. Order a whole one for the table and let it settle before you cut it.

Food Pizza United States
400
03
National Caramel Day
Food observance
National Caramel Day

Celebrate National Caramel Day with delicious treats - from decadent desserts to creamy milkshakes, we've got the perfect recipes for your sweet tooth!

Food Candy United States
344
04
National Self Care Day
Community Origin
National Self Care Day

Self-care entered the language as a 1959 nursing term for patients managing their own recovery, decades before it became the gentler practice this day marks across the United States.

Health Self-Care United States
184
05
First Contact Day
Community origin
First Contact Day

Celebrate First Contact Day - a day to honor the first peaceful encounter between humans and aliens. Make this day special with activities and events!

Fun Fantasy United States
171
06
National Dandelion Day
Observance
National Dandelion Day

Let's celebrate the beauty of nature on National Dandelion Day - make a wish, blow some seeds, and embrace the magic of these bright yellow flowers!

Nature Plants International
161
07
National Body Care Day
Observance
National Body Care Day

Treat yourself to some much-needed pampering on National Body Care Day - indulge in a relaxing spa day or stock up on luxurious skincare products!

Style Skincare United States
81
08
Bell Bottoms Day
Observance
Bell Bottoms Day

Get groovy and celebrate Bell Bottoms Day by busting out your favorite retro fashion trends. It's the perfect excuse to embrace your inner flower child!

Style Fashion United States
68
09
Go For Broke Day
Observance
Go For Broke Day

Ready to take a risk? It's Go For Broke Day - the perfect time to push yourself out of your comfort zone and go all in!

Business Entrepreneurship United States
68
10
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day
Food observance
National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and spice on National Raisin and Spice Bar Day! Try out some delicious recipes or treat yourself to a tasty snack.

Food Baking International
35
11
Accelerate ACL Awareness Among Young Women Day
Awareness day
Accelerate ACL Awareness Among Young Women Day

Let's work together to spread awareness and educate young women about the importance of ACL injury prevention on Accelerate ACL Awareness Among Young Women Day!

Awareness Health Conditions United States
34
12
Read a Road Map Day
Observance
Read a Road Map Day

Ready for an adventure? Celebrate Read a Road Map Day by taking a scenic drive and exploring new destinations with the help of a trusty map!

Travel Road Trips United States
25
13
International Day of Conscience
Awareness day
International Day of Conscience

Let's spread love, kindness and understanding on International Day of Conscience - a day to reflect on our actions and make positive changes.

Awareness Social Justice International
24
14
National Nebraska Day
Corporate Initiative
National Nebraska Day

April 5 is not an anniversary of anything in Nebraska's past. The state's day sits there because a run through all fifty, in the order they joined the Union, arrived at Nebraska's turn.

Culture Regional United States
24
15
National Flash Drive Day
Observance
National Flash Drive Day

Don't let your important files get lost in the digital abyss - celebrate National Flash Drive Day by backing them up on a reliable and stylish flash drive!

Tech Gadgets United States
23
16
Gold Star Spouses Day
Observance
Gold Star Spouses Day

On Gold Star Spouses Day, we honor and remember the sacrifices of military spouses who have lost their loved ones in service to our country.

Careers Military United States
11
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April 5, measured

2.3k all-time saves across this date’s holidays
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16 named holidays fall on this date
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This week & month

91 month-long observances and 12 week-long ones that include April 5.

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
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
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
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
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
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
National Robotics Week
April 3–11
National Robotics Week
Tech
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
Orthodox Holy Week
April 25 – May 2
Orthodox Holy Week
Religion
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch festival)
March 28 – April 3
World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch festival)
Culture
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