April is indeed the fourth month of the year in both the Gregorian and Julian calendars. The Latin name for April is “Aprilis“. The month is marked by a series of festivals devoted to aspects of rural life since it was a busy month for farmers and it also refers to the opening of flowers and the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. In ancient Roman culture, April was also associated with the goddess Venus, who was revered as the patron of love, beauty, and fertility. The Roman festival of Venus, known as the Veneralia, was celebrated on April 1st.
01AprCyprus National Day
Cyprus celebrates its National Day on April 1. On this day in 1955, the EOKA (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston) began their armed struggle targeting the military installations of Britain.
01AprIran Islamic Republic Day
Iranian Islamic Republic Day or Ruz e Jomhuri ye Eslāmi is a national holiday in Iran. It marks the day on which the results of the Islamic Republic referendum were announced – 98.2% voted in favor of an Islamic republic state.
04AprSenegal Independence Day
Senegal Independence Day is on April 4, which is recognized as a national holiday. The day marks the signing of the transfer of power agreement with France.
06AprInternational Asexuality Day (IAD)
International Asexuality Day falls on April 6 and aims to promote advocacy, celebration, education, and solidarity of the ace umbrella including asexual, aromatic, demisexual, and others.
09AprIraq Liberation Day
Liberation Day, also known as National Iraqi Day, is celebrated in Iraq on April 9. This day commemorates the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003 and marks a significant turning point in the country’s history.
09AprGeorgia Day of National Unity
Georgia’s Day of National Unity falls on April 9, the day of the Tbilisi massacre or the Tbilisi tragedy. On this day in 1989, during an anti-Soviet pro-independence demonstration, 21 people were killed and hundreds were injured by the Soviet Army.
14AprAndorra Constitution Day
Andorra Constitution Day is marked on March 14, commemorating the adoption of the Andorran Constitution in 1993.
17AprSyria Evacuation Day
The Evacuation Day or Clearance Day of Syria commemorates the evacuation of the last French soldier at the end of the French mandate of Syria. Also known as Jalaa Day, is a national day of the country since 1946.
18AprZimbabwe Independence Day
The Independence Day of Zimbabwe is celebrated on April 18 each year. It marks the independence of the state from the United Kingdom in 1980.
22AprWorld Earth Day
Proposed by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference, Earth Day is an annual event that is now celebrated in close to 200 countries and involves almost a billion people.
23AprTurkey National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Turkey commemorates the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in 1920. Recognition and celebrations for an official Children’s Day started in 1927 making Turkey the first country to have a national day for children.
24AprArmenia Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day of Armenia is celebrated on April 24 annually to commemorate the victims of the Armenian genocide in 1915.
25AprPortugal Freedom Day
Freedom Day is celebrated on April 25 in Portugal, commemorating the 1974 Carnation Revolution that ended decades of dictatorship. This national holiday is marked by parades, concerts, and various cultural events celebrating democracy and freedom.
27AprSierra Leone Independence Day
The Independence Day of Sierra Leone falls on April 27. It marks the day the country gained independence from Great Britain in 1961.
27AprTogo Independence Day
Togo gained independence from French colonial rule on April 27, 1960. This day marks the country’s transition to independence and is celebrated annually as Togo Independence Day.
27AprSouth African Freedom Day
Commemorating the first post-apartheid elections that were held in 1994, Freedom Day in South Africa is a public holiday in the country.
April is a month of renewal and growth, marked by various global observances and celebrations. It begins with April Fools’ Day (April 1), a light-hearted day of playful jokes and pranks where World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), Prevention of Blindness Week (April 1-7), and World Haemophilia Day (April 17) are more concerned about making people aware of health issues, while World Health Day (April 7) and World Homeopathy Day (April 10) promotes alternative medicines.
Other notable events in April include International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6), International Children’s Book Day (April 2), and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23). These events celebrate the importance of sports, literature, and intellectual property. Additionally, International Beaver Day (April 7) and International Carrot Day (April 4) promote environmental awareness and healthy eating. Overall, April is a month that promotes awareness, appreciation, and action on various global issues, while also celebrating the beauty of nature and the importance of human well-being.