April birthstone:
Diamond
April birth flowers:
- Sweet peas stand for pleasures, thank-yous and good-byes
- Daisies mean new beginnings, innocence and true love
Welcome back, spring! April 2023 holidays and celebrations
Oh, spring, we’ve missed you most of all. We don’t even care that you bring showers—we’re just excited to be outside again. There’s lots more to be happy about in April, too, so it’s time to turn the calendar page (or click the little arrow on your screen) and start thinking about what and who we’re celebrating this month.
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Aries (March 21–April 19)
Brave, generous, adventurous, creative, optimistic
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Dependable, patient, trustworthy, peaceful, kind
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
- Cards
- Stationery
- Stamps
- Gifts
- Gift wrap
- Shipping supplies
Passover begins April 5.
Easter is April 9.
All Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
April 1:
April Fool’s Day
- Go back in time to see April Fools’ Day pranks from Hallmark: Our own smart speaker, dating app, the most adorable delivery service ever and envelopes with something special.
April 5:
Passover (begins 5, ends April 13)
April 7:
Good Friday
April 9:
Easter
- What is Easter?
- Shop Easter cards
- See what to write in an Easter card
- Browse the Get Inspired section for recipes, crafts, decorations and more Easter ideas
National Siblings Day is April 10.
April 11 is National Pet Day.
April 10:
National Siblings Day
- Shop all kinds of cards for brothers and sisters
- See what to write in a thinking of you card
April 11:
National Pet Day
National Poutine Day
April 17:
Haiku Poetry Day
- Haiku poems originated in Japan. In English, the format is three lines and 17 syllables long: First line is five syllables, then seven, then five. No rhyming necessary. Haiku traditionally are about nature or seasons—they’re written in present tense and capture a moment.
- For fun, write some haiku of your own today: Write in your journal, send some to a friend or, for extra fun, send all your work emails haiku-style. (It’s fun. We’ve tried it.)
Administrative Professionals Day is April 26.
April 21:
Ramadan ends/Eid al-Fitr begins in the evening and ends the next evening
April 22:
Earth Day
April 26:
Administrative Professionals Day
April 27:
Take Your Child to Work Day
April 30:
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Tax Day (moved to May 1st this year)
Send a Birthday Care Package
Feeling too far away from a bestie, a sibling, a niece or nephew or someone else you care about? Wrap up all that love and send a personal, meaningful birthday care package.
Prepare for Easter
Have we ever been this ready for spring? These three adorable Easter decorations are easy, kid-friendly DIYs to brighten up doors, yards and tables.
Download this April celebration planner page to help you keep all your special moments organized. IT’S FREE!
Celebrate spring by bedecking your screens with bright blossoms and happy colours. Download your free April digital wallpapers by clicking the links below.
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