April 2026 Calendar
30 days · 22 weekdays · 8 weekend days · Starts on Wednesday
April 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April Fools' Day | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 Easter Sunday | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 Earth Day | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
April 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
April 2026 Holidays & Observances
April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day is a lighthearted celebration of practical jokes, pranks, and hoaxes. Its exact origins are unclear, but one theory traces it to 16th-century France when the new year was moved from April to January — those who continued to celebrate in April were called 'April fools.'
Easter Sunday
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date varies each year — Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. In 2026, Easter falls on April 5.
Earth Day
Earth Day is a global event dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. First celebrated in 1970, it now involves over 1 billion people across 193 countries. Activities include tree planting, clean-up events, and educational programs about climate change.
Sky Events in April 2026
Lyrid Meteor Shower
April 22-23, 2026The Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers, recorded by Chinese astronomers over 2,700 years ago. They produce bright meteors with occasional fireballs. Under ideal conditions, 10-20 meteors per hour can be seen.
Best viewing: Best viewed after midnight, looking toward the constellation Lyra in the northeast. The Moon phase is favorable for 2026.
Full Moon — Pink Moon
April 2, 2026April's full moon is called the Pink Moon, named not for its color but for the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom across North America in early spring. Other names include the Sprouting Grass Moon and the Egg Moon.
April: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
April is named after the Latin word "aperire," meaning "to open" — referring to the buds and flowers opening during spring. Another theory suggests it was named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, April was called 'Ēastermōnaþ' (Easter Month), named after the spring festival that gave us the word 'Easter.'
Fun Facts
- April is National Poetry Month, National Garden Month, and National Grilled Cheese Month in the United States.
- April is the only month that begins with the letter A that has exactly 30 days (January has 31, August has 31).
- The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775.
- April's birthstone, the diamond, is the hardest natural substance on Earth, formed deep in the mantle under extreme heat and pressure.
April Birthstone and Flowers
Diamond — Birthstone
Color: Colorless (but can be found in many colors)
Symbolizes eternal love, strength, and invincibility. Diamonds are the traditional gemstone for engagement rings, representing an unbreakable bond. They are also the 60th and 75th wedding anniversary stones.
Diamonds are nearly 100% pure carbon, formed 90 to 120 miles beneath the Earth's surface over billions of years. The largest diamond ever found, the Cullinan Diamond, weighed 3,106 carats.
Birth Flowers
Innocence, purity, and loyal love. The name comes from "day's eye" because daisies open at dawn and close at dusk.
Blissful pleasure, gratitude, and goodbye — often used to thank someone for a lovely time.
April Zodiac Signs
Aries
Date: March 21 – April 19
Element: Fire
Aries are bold, courageous, passionate, and confident. As the first sign of the zodiac, they are natural-born leaders who thrive on challenge.
Taurus
Date: April 20 – May 20
Element: Earth
Taureans are reliable, patient, practical, and devoted. Ruled by Venus, they appreciate the finer things in life — good food, comfort, and beautiful surroundings.
April 2026 Highlights
April is when spring truly hits its stride. Flowers are everywhere, trees are green, and the weather is perfect. Use our April 2026 calendar to plan outdoor projects, garden planting, and spring festivities.
Easter falls on April 5, 2026, bringing egg hunts, family gatherings, and spring celebrations. The weeks around Easter are busy with school breaks and travel — a calendar helps keep everything coordinated.
Frequently Asked Questions About April 2026
How many days are in April?
April has 30 days.
When is Easter in 2026?
Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026.
What holidays are in April 2026?
April 2026 includes April Fools' Day (April 1), Easter Sunday (April 5), and Earth Day (April 22).
What is the April birthstone?
The April birthstone is the diamond, symbolizing eternal love and strength.
What are the April zodiac signs?
April has two zodiac signs: Aries (March 21 – April 19) and Taurus (April 20 – May 20).
When does the April 2026 full moon occur?
The April 2026 full moon — known as the Pink Moon — occurs on April 2, 2026.
What day of the week is April 1, 2026?
April 1, 2026 falls on a Wednesday.