April Awareness Days 2026 To Inspire Your Social Media Content
April awareness days makes April ‘choc’-full (pun absolutely intended) of content ideas to weave into your social media business content.
Whilst I wouldn’t recommend using ‘too’ many in your social media feeds as it could dilute your key message, sharing a funny/interesting/thought provoking nod to an awareness day every now and then can help connect with your ideal customers around a shared interest.
Select a few days that mean something to you, that help you to tell a business story or feel right for supporting how you market your product or service.
As a UK business I try to list all the UK national days, and all the key international awareness days. I’ve highlighted a few of my favourites at the top of the blog, and listed the rest of these special days below.
Tap on each of the events below and they will take you directly to the organiser’s page or to more info.
*If I’ve missed any key dates, I apologise, this is no easy job and I’m providing this to you for free. Please check all dates before using them in your marketing. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of the information. I’m just sharing my own research to make life easier for you. Lastly please do bring any dates I have missed to my attention and I can add them in for others to view.
Special dates in April - the highlights
Stress Awareness MonthApril
Raising awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Resources available.
National Pet MonthApril
Celebrating responsible pet ownership, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions.
National Tea Day21st April
Could this be THE most British day of the year? A day to celebrate the humble brew. How do you like yours?
Earth Day22nd April
It's the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, and the theme:OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. Discover how to make smart energy choices.
April Awareness Days
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Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (US)
Caesarean Section Awareness Month
1st April – Sourdough Bread Day (US)
1st April – International Pillow Fight Day
2nd April – World Autism Awareness Day
2nd April – International Children’s Book Day
4th April – International Carrot Day
5th April – Go For Broke Day (US)
6th April – Bank Holiday Monday
6th-12th April – Community Garden Week
9th April – National Unicorn Day
10th April – National Siblings Day
10th April – World Homeopathy Day
11th April – World Parkinson Day
12th April – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US)
13th – 20th April – International Dark Sky Week
15th April – Early Years Teacher Day
16th April – National Eggs Benedict Day
17th April – World Hemophilia Day
20th -26th April – Lesbian Visibility Week
22nd April – Stephen Lawrence Day
22nd April – National Jelly Bean Day
23rd April – English Language Day
23rd April – National Asparagus Day
24th April – Football Shirt Friday
24th-30th April – World Immunisation Week
24th-25th April – Rattler Fest
25th April – World Malaria Day
25th April – World Penguin Day
25th April – National DNA Day (US)
26th April – World Intellectual Property Day
26th April – Richter Scale Day
27th April – 3 May – National Gardening Week
28th April – International Workers’ Memorial Day
28th April – World Day for Safety & Health at Work
28th April – Pay it Forward Day
29th April – Stop Food Waste Day
29th April – International Dance Day
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I hope this list of April’s special awareness days help inspire some fresh content. Are there any opportunities to share a funny/business/personal story that might resonate with your community and/or your ideal customer?
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Wishing you a great month!
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