How many days until April Fools' Day?
There are 150 days until April Fools' Day 2027 — Thursday, April 1, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets April Fools' Day on Thursday, April 1, 2027, set by the rule: April 1. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
April Fools' Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. April Fools' Day, on April 1, is a day of pranks, hoaxes and practical jokes. It is an informal observance, not a federal or state holiday, so nothing closes: offices, banks, schools and mail all run on normal scheduals.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to April Fools' Day:
- 100 days to go — Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- 30 days to go — Tuesday, March 2, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Thursday, March 18, 2027
- 7 days to go — Thursday, March 25, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Wednesday, March 31, 2027
April Fools' Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on April Fools' Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | An ordinary mail day with regular delivery and window hours. |
| Banks | Open | Normal banking hours; not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day (weekends excepted). |
| Federal offices | Open | Regular business day for all federal agencies and courts. |
| State and local government | Open | No state recognizes April 1 as a holiday; everything runs normally. |
Coming up after April Fools' Day
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until April Fools' Day?
There are 150 days until April Fools' Day, which falls on Thursday, April 1, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before April Fools' Day?
There are 21 weekends between now and April Fools' Day on April 1 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is April Fools' Day a day off?
April Fools' Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.