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April Fools' Day is 1 April, a day of practical jokes and hoaxes observed in many countries. The next April Fools' Day is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
How this is calculated
The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of April Fools' Day in the selected time zone —always 1 April. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When April Fools' Day passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for April Fools' Day
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, April 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, April 1, 2030 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is April Fools' Day in 2026?
Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Always 1 April.
When is April Fools' Day in 2027?
Thursday, April 1, 2027.
How is the date of April Fools' Day determined?
Always 1 April.
What time does the countdown to April Fools' Day end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to April Fools' Day somewhere else.
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