April Season & Vibe
- Spring blooms and fresh greenery
- Gentle rain and colorful rainbows
- Outdoor adventures and garden days
- Earth-friendly habits and new growth
APRIL SHOWERS • SPRING FLOWERS
April 2018
Fresh blooms, playful showers, colorful skies and the beauty of a world coming alive.
April is the fourth month of the year and has 30 days. From April Fool's Day on April 1 to Earth Day on April 22, the month brings spring celebrations, environmental awareness and blooming landscapes. Discover April's zodiac signs, birthstones, flowers and special dates.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Dates with a count have published stories or scheduled previews.
From the calendar
Explore April
What Is Special About April? Season, Zodiac, Birthstones & More
April Zodiac Signs
Aries
Apr 1–19
Courage · Energy
Taurus
Apr 20–30
Patience · Stability
April Birthstone
Diamond
A symbol of strength, clarity and everlasting love in traditional birthstone symbolism.
April Birth Flowers
Daisy
Innocence · Joy
Sweet Pea
Bliss · Gratitude
Seasonal descriptions mainly reflect the Northern Hemisphere. Zodiac dates are conventional Western ranges; transitions vary by year and time zone. Birth symbols describe cultural traditions.
April’s Major Events
April Fool’s Day
April 1 — a day for playful pranks and jokes.
Earth Day
April 22 — encourages environmental protection.
Easter Sunday (Western)
April 1 — a movable Christian celebration that may fall in March or April.
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The meaning behind the name
The origin of April's name is uncertain. One popular explanation connects it to the Latin aperire, meaning “to open,” referring to flowers and buds opening in spring.
Weather and seasons
April often brings spring showers and warmer days across the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, autumn brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves.
April Fast Facts
30 days
April 2018 begins Sunday and ends Monday.
Diamond
April's traditional birthstone.
Earth Month
A popular time for environmental campaigns and cleanups.
Spring blooms
Daisies and sweet peas are traditional April birth flowers.
April Skies & Nature
April Showers
- Spring rain and fresh greenery
- Colorful rainbows after showers
- New growth in gardens and parks
Pink Moon
- April's traditional full-Moon name
- Named after a spring-blooming wildflower, not the Moon's color
Check local moonrise and phase times for April.
Earth & Gardens
- Plant seeds and nurture seedlings
- Support pollinators and native plants
- Explore greener everyday habits
Lyrid Meteor Shower
- Usually peaks around April 22–23
- One of the best-known spring meteor showers
- Dark skies improve visibility
National Days & Holidays in April 2018
Selected recurring observances. These are calendar dates, not a complete list of public holidays or official days off. Local rules and traditions differ.
Awareness Months in April
Selected campaigns; many originated in the United States and may be observed at different times elsewhere.
- Earth Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Stress Awareness Month
Calendar sources & editorial notes
Recurring dates are separate from the published and scheduled stories above. Movable Gregorian holidays are calculated for the selected year. Exact Moon phases, equinoxes, solstices and lunar-calendar festivals should be checked with local authorities before making plans.