2. The Autism Society has been celebrating
National Autism Awareness Month since the
70’s. This is the month that all of the United
States takes the opportunity to talk about
autism with the public and the issues within
the autism community. Get your National
Autism Awareness pins from PinMart and
show some support today!
3. April 7th is celebrated every year to make the
anniversary of WHO ( World Health
Organization). World Health Day is
acknowledged by government and non-
government organizations with interests in
public health issues. Every year a different
theme is picked that highlights a priority area
of public health. This day provides an
opportunity for individuals to get involved in
activities that can lead to better health.
4. April 18th is Good Friday, a religious holiday
primarily Christians commemorating the
crucifixion og Jesus Christ and his death at
Calvary. This holiday is observed during Holy
Week as a part of the Paschal Triduum on the
Friday before Easter Sunday. It is also known
as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Easter Friday or
Black Friday.
5. April 20th is Easter, a Christian holiday that
celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on
the 3rd day after his crucifixion at Calvary.
Easter is the conclusion of the Passion of
Christ, then comes Lent, a forty-day period of
fasting a prayer.
6. April 23rd is Administrative Professional’s Day
which is also known as Admin Day or
Secretaries Day. It is an unofficial holiday that
recognizes the work of administrative
assistances, receptionists, secretaries and
other administrative support professionals.
7. April 6th through the 13th is National
Volunteer Week. It focuses on the power and
impact that volunteering can have. This week
draws support from the president, Congress,
mayors, governors, corporate, community
groups and municipal leaders.
8. April 13th-19th is National Library Week. Fist
sponsored in 1958 by the American Library
Association and other libraries across the
United States. National Library Workers Day,
National Bookmobile Day and Support Teen
Literature Day all take place during National
Library Week.