When is April Fools' Day 2026?
Wednesday,
April 1
175 days ago.
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Against 2025
- Same date
- Days ago
- 175
Why April Fools' Day falls when it does in 2026
April Fools' Day 2026 falls on Wednesday.
April Fools' Day 2026 on the calendar
| ISO week | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 14 | April Fools' Day | ||||||
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Within a week of April Fools' Day in 2026
Which dates fall near April Fools' Day changes every year, because the calendars move against each other.
- Palm SundaySunday, Sun, Mar 29
- Maundy ThursdayThursday, Thu, Apr 2
- PassoverThursday, Thu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFriday, Fri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySunday, Sun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMonday, Mon, Apr 6