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When is April Fools 2026?
April Fools 2026 is on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. It's marked in 2 countries, including New Zealand and Ukraine.
April Fool's Day is celebrated as a day of jokes and trickery on April 1 in Ukraine.
See April 1 on the world mapApril Fools 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | April 1Wednesday |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | April 1Wednesday |
Questions about April Fools
- When is April Fools in 2026?
- April Fools is on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate April Fools?
- April Fools is marked in 2 countries: New Zealand and Ukraine.
- Is April Fools a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Mother's Day February 8
- Holy Saturday April 4
- Maundy Thursday April 2
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Palm Sunday March 29