National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for April 20, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
April 20, 2026 celebrates 420 Day, plus 5 more. Every year on April 20th, cannabis producers, consumers, advocates, and those who are just curious have long celebrated 420 Day. Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses.
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Volunteer Recognition Day is the annual celebration of those who selflessly benefit the lives of others. By providing a helping hand to those in need, humans and animals alike, we are all naturally working towards making the world a better place.
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Founded in 2016 by National Day Calendar® and Snuffer's Restaurant and Bar.
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National Look Alike Day on April 20th celebrates those who look like another person. National Look Alike Day each year on April 20th celebrates those who much like look like another person. Similar to the two sentences preceding this one, people who look like each are still unique in their own way.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on April 20 throughout history
Graham's Magazine published Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," a short store that is considered one of the first detective stories.
Both Boston's Fenway Park and Detroit's Navin Field open. The Red Sox win over the New York Highlanders 7-6 and the Tigers defeat the Cleveland Naps 6-5. Both games stretched into 11 innings.
The Chicago Cubs played their first game at Weeghman Park (later renamed Wrigley Field). After three hours and 11 innings, the Cubs brought home a 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Joe Carlucci set a world record when he tossed about 20 ounces of pizza dough 21 feet 5 inches into the air. He set the record at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check out these other pizza world records.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Tar Syndrome Awareness Month
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Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
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National Fair Housing Month
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National Volunteer Month
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National Month Of Hope
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National Financial Literacy Month
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Stress Awareness Month
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International Guitar Month
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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National Humor Month
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National Autism Awareness Month
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Canine Fitness Month
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