About April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day on April 1 is a day for harmless pranks and hoaxes. Many companies and news sites join in with joke announcements, so it pays to double-check anything surprising you read that day.
April Fools' Day is on April 1 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Thursday, in week 13 of the year.
How long until April Fools' Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 179 days until April Fools' Day 2027. That works out to 25 weeks and 4 days, or about 5 months and 28 days.
If you only count working days, there are 129 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 25 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 179 sleeps, and in hours that is about 4,296.
April Fools' Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Passed |
| 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Thursday | 179 days |
| 2028 | April 1, 2028 | Saturday | 545 days |
| 2029 | April 1, 2029 | Sunday | 910 days |
| 2030 | April 1, 2030 | Monday | 1,275 days |
| 2031 | April 1, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,640 days |
| 2032 | April 1, 2032 | Thursday | 2,006 days |
| 2033 | April 1, 2033 | Friday | 2,371 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is April Fools' Day 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
What day of the week is April Fools' Day 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on a Thursday.
How many days until April Fools' Day?
There are 179 days until April Fools' Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until April Fools' Day?
April Fools' Day is 25 weeks and 4 days away, or 25.6 weeks.
How many weekends until April Fools' Day?
There are 25 weekends between now and April Fools' Day.
How many business days until April Fools' Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 129 business days until April Fools' Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is April Fools' Day on the same date every year?
Yes. April Fools' Day is on April 1 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is April Fools' Day 2028?
April Fools' Day 2028 is expected on Saturday, April 1, 2028, 545 days from today.