How Many Days Until April Fools' Day?
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When is April Fools' Day?
April Fools' Day is April 1 every year.
April Fools' Day is a day for pranks and hoaxes, with traditions going back centuries in Europe. Brands and news outlets often join in with fake product launches.
April Fools' Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | April 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | April 1, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | April 1, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | April 1, 2031 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | April 1, 2032 | Thursday |
Famous April Fools' pranks
In 1957 the BBC aired a report about Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees, and many viewers called to ask how to grow their own. In France and Italy, children try to stick a paper fish to people's backs, a custom called Poisson d'avril.
In the UK, tradition says pranks should stop at midday, and anyone who plays one after that is the fool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is April Fools' Day 2026?
April Fools' Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
What day of the week is April Fools' Day 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on a Thursday — Thursday, April 1, 2027.
How is the date of April Fools' Day decided?
April Fools' Day is April 1 every year.
How many days are left until April Fools' Day?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, plus hours, minutes and seconds, until April Fools' Day. It uses your device's date and time zone and updates every second, so it is always current.
How many weekends and business days until April Fools' Day?
The countdown also shows how many full weekends and how many business days (Monday to Friday) are left before April Fools' Day. Business days do not subtract public holidays.