1st April: Prevention of Blindness week
Observed from April 1 to April 7 to spread awareness about the causes of blindness and ways to prevent them.
2nd April – World Autism Awareness Day
A day to raise awareness about autism and educate people about it.
2 April- International Fact-Checking Day
Focuses on correcting false information or “fake news,” observed on April 2, a day after April Fools’ Day.
4 April- International Day of Mine Awareness
Aimed at spreading awareness about the threat caused by landmines and encouraging state Governments to develop mine-clearing programs.
4 April- International Carrot Day
Celebrates the importance of carrots, observed annually since 2003.
5 April- National Maritime Day
– Marks the historic journey of SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd to the United Kingdom.
5 April- International Day of Conscience
– Recognizes the significance of the human conscience, observed by the United Nations General Assembly.
5 April- Holy Wednesday
– Remembers Judas’ betrayal among Christians, also known as Good Wednesday.
6 April – International Day of Sports For Development And Peace
– Celebrates the ability of sports to promote social change, community development, and peace.
April 06- Hanuman Jayanti
– Commemorates the birth of the Hindu deity Hanuman.
7 April- World Health Day
– A global initiative to raise awareness about health issues, organized by the World Health Organization.
10 April – World Homoeopathy Day (WHD)
– Pays tribute to Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, and aims to spread knowledge about Homeopathic medicine.
10 April- Eid-Ul-Fitr
– Marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.
10 April – Siblings Day
– Celebrates the special bond between siblings, observed in various parts of the world.
11 April – National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD)
– Raises awareness about maternity facilities and proper healthcare for women.
11 April- World Parkinson’s Day
– Aims to bring attention to Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative condition of the neurological system.
13 April – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
– Commemorates the tragic event of British troops firing on unarmed Indians in Amritsar in 1919.
14 April- B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day
– Observes the birthday of B.R. Ambedkar, an Indian politician and social rights activist.
April 14: Puthandu or Tamil New Year
– Celebrates the first day of the Tamil calendar year.
April 13: Baisakhi Day
– A spring harvest festival celebrated by members of the Punjabi community.
April 14: Solar New Year or Mesha Sankranti
– Marks the first day of the solar cycle year in the Hindu lunisolar calendar.
April 14: Vishu
– Observes the Malayalam New Year in parts of India.
April 15: Pohela Boishakh
– Celebrates the first day of the Bengali calendar.
17 April – World Hemophilia Day
– Raises awareness about hemophilia disease and other inherited bleeding disorders.
18 April- World Heritage Day
– Recognizes efforts to preserve human heritage.
19 April – World Liver Day
– Spreads awareness about liver-related diseases.
21 April – National Civil Service Day
– Celebrates civil servants’ dedication to serving the people.
April 21- Mahavir Jayanti
– Commemorates the birth of Mahavir, the last spiritual teacher of Jainism.
22 April- World Earth Day
– Raises awareness about environmental issues.
23 April – World Book and Copyright Day
– Promotes the enjoyment of books and reading and raises awareness about copyright issues.
23 April – English Language Day
– Celebrates the English language and coincides with William Shakespeare’s birthday.
24 April – National Panchayati Raj Day
– Celebrates the empowerment of local self-governance institutions in India.
24 April: Sachin Tendulkar’s Birthday
– Honors the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
24 April: World Day For Animals in Laboratories
– Raises awareness about the suffering of animals in laboratories.
25 April – World Malaria Day
– Raises awareness about malaria and efforts to control and eradicate it.
26 April – World Intellectual Property Day
– Raises awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights.
27 April- World Tapir Day
– Raises awareness about the endangered Tapir species.
27 April- World Design Day
– Celebrates all facets of design and promotes awareness about its importance.
28 April – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
– Raises awareness about improving occupational safety and health.
29 April – International Dance Day
Celebrates the art of dance and its universal appeal.
29 April- International Astronomy Day
Promotes interest in astronomy and celestial phenomena.
29 April- International Sculpture Day
Celebrates sculpting and works of sculpture.
30 April – World Veterinary Day
Raises awareness about the vital role of veterinarians.
30 April- International Jazz Day
Celebrates the origins and global impact of jazz music.
April 30- Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Promotes the goals of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, demonstrating the Indian government’s commitment to healthcare.
| List of National Days and Events in April 2024 | ||
| Date | National Day | Significance |
| 1-Apr-24 | Odisha Foundation Day, | Celebrates the rich heritage of Odisha and the formation of Odisha as a state of India |
| 1-Apr-24 | Prevention of Blindness Week | Spread awareness about blindness prevention. |
| 5-Apr-24 | National Maritime Day | Celebrates the occasion of the first merchant ship sailed from Mumbai to London under Indian Flag |
| 6-Apr-24 | National Handmade Day | Celebrate to recognize the handmade craftsmanship of India |
| 11-Apr-24 | National Safe Motherhood Day | Celebrates to raise awareness of women’s health during pregnancy, childbirth, and post-pregnancy |
| 13-Apr-24 | Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | Day to remember when the British Army brutally massacred the people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh |
| 14-Apr-24 | BR Ambedkar Remembrance Day | Commemorate the memory of Indian Politician, father of Indian Constitution, BR Ambedkar |
| 21-Apr-24 | National Civil Service Day | A Day to recognize the efforts and contributions of civil servants in the welfare of the country |
| 24-Apr-24 | National Panchayati Day | Commemorates the system of Panchayat in rural areas of India |
| List of International Days and Events in April 2024 |
| Date | National Day | Significance |
| 2-Apr-24 | World Autism Awareness Day | Focused on improving to quality of Life of autistic people and spreading awareness about Autism |
| 3-Apr-24 | Independent Artist Day | Celebrates the contributions of Independent artists in safeguarding the communities and enriching society |
| 4-Apr-24 | International Day of Mine Awareness | Event to raise awareness about the dangers, and precautionary measures during landmine work |
| 7-Apr-24 | World Health Day | An initiative of WHO to raise concern and awareness about the well-being of people and their overall health |
| 8-Apr-24 | International Pageant Day | Celebrates the women from all over the globe who compete in pageants |
| 11-Apr-24 | National Pet Day | Celebrates the relationship of humankind with their pets and encourages people to include pets in their life |
| 12-Apr-24 | International Day of Human Space Flight | Marks the anniversary of the 1961 first human space flight of Yuri Gagarin’s |
| 15-Apr-24 | World Art Day | Celebrates the importance of art in our lives and the contributions of various artists from different fields of art in promoting art |
| 16-Apr-24 | World Semicolon Day | Celebrated to spread awareness about one’s mental health |
| 22-Apr-24 | Earth day | A reminder of climate change’s effect on our lives and raise awareness of the need to protect our planet Earth |
| 25-Apr-24 | World Malaria Day | Celebrated to raise awareness about Malaria and the improving treatment of Malaria |
| 29-Apr-24 | International Dance Day | Celebrates talented dancers of the world and marks the birthday of modern Ballet creator Jean-Georges Noverre |
