🤡 April Fool's Day Countdown
When is April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day is always April 1st — a fixed date every year.
The history of April Fool's Day
The exact origins of April Fool's Day are uncertain, but one popular theory links it to France's adoption of the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century, which moved New Year's celebrations from around April 1st to January 1st — those who kept celebrating on the old date were mocked as 'fools.' Similar springtime prank traditions appear across many cultures going back further still.
Today it's celebrated informally around the world with practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks among friends, family, and even major media outlets and companies.
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Frequently asked questions
April Fool's Day is always April 1st.
No — it's a widely observed occasion but not an official U.S. federal holiday, so most banks, schools and government offices stay open.
Its exact origin is unclear, but one popular theory ties it to France's 16th-century calendar reform that moved New Year's Day to January 1st.
Yes, informally — many countries have their own springtime prank traditions.