Date
Tuesday
Apr

April 1

April Fools’ Day

April Fools' Day is here! Get ready for some good-natured pranks, jokes and fun - let the mischief begin!

Yearly Date
April 1
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate April Fools' Day on April 1! This fun-filled day has been around since at least the 1500s and is celebrated all over the world. It's a great opportunity for people of all ages to get creative and have some lighthearted fun with their friends, family and co-workers. Whether you're planning an elaborate prank or just having a good laugh, there's something for everyone on this special day.

April Fools’ Day Timeline

1500s
Early April Fools’ Day Mentions
Earliest recorded mentions of a day dedicated to jesting and pranks can be traced back to the 1500s in Europe.
1582
Gregorian Calendar Adopted
France adopts the Gregorian calendar, which moved New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1, confusing many and contributing to the tradition of pranks.
1700s
Spreading Across Europe
By the 18th century, April Fools' Day traditions had spread throughout Europe and had begun to take on its modern form.
1800s
Celebration in Britain and Scotland
In this period, April Fools’ Day was widely celebrated in Britain, and Scotland developed a two-day variation known as "Huntigowk Day".
1957
BBC's Famous Spaghetti Tree Hoax
BBC broadcasts a fake film about Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees, fooling many viewers and marking one of the greatest television hoaxes.
1986
Internet Takes Over Pranks
With the advent of internet, online pranks started becoming popular, allowing people to engage in April Fools' Day jesting on a global scale.

How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day

1

Play a prank

April Fools' Day is the perfect day to pull a harmless prank on your friends and family. Put a rubber band around the sink faucet so it sprays water everywhere when someone tries to turn it on, or hide a bag of flour in the refrigerator.

2

Send a funny card

Send your loved ones a funny April Fools' Day card with a silly message inside. You can find these cards at most stores or make one of your own!

3

Create an April Fools' Day scavenger hunt

Hide clues around the house for your family and friends to find. Have them search for the answers and lead them to the final clue which can be something funny or unusual.

4

Tell tall tales

Make up outrageous stories and try to convince others that they are true. For example, tell your friends you saw Bigfoot walking down Main Street!

5

Plan an April Fools' Day party

Invite your friends over for an evening of pranks, jokes and fun! Play games like Truth or Dare, plan some silly activities, or just sit back and laugh.

Why We Love April Fools’ Day

A

It's a day for fun

April Fools’ Day is the perfect excuse to play pranks on your loved ones and have some harmless fun. Whether you're making an outrageous claim or orchestrating an elaborate prank, April Fools' Day allows you to express your creativity in a funny and lighthearted way!

B

It’s all in good humor

April Fools’ Day is meant to be taken in good humor. Pranks are done with the intention of bringing joy, not pain, so it’s important that all parties involved understand that these jokes are simply part of the holiday spirit.

C

It brings people together

April Fools’ Day is a great way for friends and family to come together and share some unabashed laughs. It's a tradition that has gone on for centuries, so why not keep up the spirit by getting together and having some harmless fun!

April Fools’ Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Mar 31
Friday
2024
Mar 31
Sunday
2025
Mar 31
Monday
2026
Mar 31
Tuesday
2027
Mar 31
Wednesday