April Fools' Day 2027
There are 151 days until April Fools' Day 2027 — Thursday, April 1, 2027.
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About April Fools' Day 2027
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on Thursday, April 1. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
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 schedules.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
April Fools' Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after April Fools' Day 2027
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Thu | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Fri | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 19 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Wed | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 22 | Thu | Earth Day | Observance |
| Apr 24 | Sat | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 26 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
| Apr 30 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Thursday, April 1, 2027
- Date rule
- April 1 each year
- Also called
- All Fools' Day
- Legal status
- Informal observance; not a federal or state holiday
- Origin
- Unknown; theories include France's 1500s calendar change and the Roman festival Hilaria
- Signature tradition
- Pranks and hoaxes revealed with the shout of April Fools
Frequently asked questions
What day is April Fools' Day in 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
Is April Fools' Day a day off in 2027?
April Fools' Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until April Fools' Day 2027?
There are 151 days until April Fools' Day 2027 (April 1, 2027) as of today.