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Key Global and Indian Observances: Important Days in April 2025 You Need to Know

Important Days in April 2025: Global and Indian Observances

April 2025 is packed with a variety of important observances and celebrations that are significant both in India and around the world. From cultural festivals to global health awareness days, there's something for everyone this month. This guide highlights key dates, including well-known events like World Health Day, Earth Day, and National Maritime Day, as well as traditional festivals such as Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year, and Hanuman Jayanti. Whether you're interested in global events or regional observances, this comprehensive list ensures you stay updated on the key dates for April 2025.

1 April

  • Odisha Foundation Day (India)

  • April Fools' Day (Global)

  • Prevention of Blindness Week (India, starts from 1st April)

  • Mahavir Jayanti (India)

2 April

  • World Autism Awareness Day (Global)

4 April

  • International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (Global)

  • International Day of Consent (Global)

5 April

  • National Maritime Day (India)

  • National Dandelion Day (Global)

7 April

  • World Health Day (Global)

9 April

  • World Homoeopathy Day (WHD) (India)

10 April

  • National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) (India)

  • National Pet Day (Global)

  • National Siblings Day (Global)

13 April

  • Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu (India)

  • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Remembrance (India)

  • Songkran Festival (Thailand, Southeast Asia)

14 April

  • B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day (India)

  • Tamil New Year (India)

  • Bengali New Year / Bihu (India)

  • Pi Day (Global, celebrated by some in science and math communities)

15 April

  • Bengali New Year / Bihu (India)

  • Tax Day (USA)

6 April

  • Rama Navami (India)

  • International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (Global)

12 April

  • Hanuman Jayanti (India)

  • Yuri's Night (Global)

17 April

  • World Haemophilia Day (Global)

18 April

  • World Heritage Day (Global)

  • International Amateur Radio Day (Global)

  • Good Friday (Global)

20 April

  • Easter Sunday (Global)

21 April

  • National Civil Services Day (India)

  • Global Astronomy Day (Global)

22 April

  • World Earth Day (Global)

  • International Mother Earth Day (Global)

23 April

  • World Book and Copyright Day (Global)

  • Shakespeare Day (Global)

  • English Language Day (Global)

24 April

  • National Panchayati Raj Day (India)

  • Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (Global)

25 April

  • World Malaria Day (Global)

26 April

  • World Intellectual Property Day (Global)

28 April

  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work (Global)

  • National Superhero Day (Global)

29 April

  • International Dance Day (Global)

30 April

  • World Veterinary Day (Global)

  • International Jazz Day (Global)


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