april (month)
April is the fourth month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars, lasting for 30 days. In the Northern Hemisphere, April is the first full month of spring, and in the Southern Hemisphere, the first full month of autumn. It is uncertain what the month is named after, but it is commonly believed to be derived from the Latin verb aperire, "to open", referring to being the month when trees and flowers begin to "open" up. Its birthstone is the diamond, and its flowers are the common daisy Bellis perennis and the sweet pea.
Note: This should only be tagged when a monthly calendar is on the picture or when the picture is visibly April-themed. It should not be tagged for a themed art month (such as Inktober) or the month a post was originally created.
Special Days in the Month
- April Fools' Day – April 1
- National Ferret Day – April 2
- World Autism Awareness Day – April 2
- Cheese Weasel Day – April 3 or following Monday if falling on a weekend
- 4444skin – April 4
- Foreskin Day – April 4
- World Rat Day – April 4
- International Beaver Day – April 7
- World Hamster Day – April 12
- International Bat Appreciation Day – April 17
- Weed Day – April 20
- Earth Day – April 22
- National Beagle Day – April 22
- National Lover's Day – April 23
- World Burlesque Day – April 26
- Arbor Day – Last Friday of April