Important Days in April 2024: National and International Events

Each month witnesses a variety of days to mark or commemorate a particular event that happened on that day. April, the fourth month of the year, brings with it a plethora of health awareness days, statehood days, and recollecting tragic historical events like the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Here, we are providing you with the complete list of important days in April significant for upcoming competitive exams.

Important Days in April 2024 List

Check the complete list of all important dates and events in April mentioned in the following table for April 2024. Each of these days has its own national or international importance. Memorize these days by heart if you are preparing for government exams as there are often some scoring questions on important days, events and themes.

Significance of Each Day in April

It is important to know about the significance of each day to memorize it from the exam point of view. Why are these days celebrated nationally or internationally? Know about some important days in detail here.

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1st April: Odisha Foundation Day

Odisha Day is celebrated on 1st April to mark the formation of Odisha and its separation from Bihar on 1 April 1936. It is known as the Utkal Diwas. Foundation Day is celebrated all across the state with roads and shops decorated all over the state. The capital of Odisha is Bhubaneswar.

1st April: Prevention of Blindness Week

The Prevention of Blindness Week is celebrated from the 1st to the 7th of April every year to spread awareness among people about blindness, its treatment, and prevention. The main motive is to tackle the issue of visual impairment faced by people all over India.

2 April: World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Day is marked on 2nd April to raise awareness about Autism, a serious developmental disorder that affects millions of children every year. It was first observed in 2008.

4 April: International Day for Mine Awareness

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on the 4th of April all around the world to spread awareness about the hazardous effects of working in mines. The motive is to achieve a world free of the threat of mines.

5 April: National Maritime Day of India

National Maritime Day was first celebrated on 5 April 1964. It is celebrated every year on 5th April when an award ceremony is held to honour the outstanding contribution to the Maritime sector. On this day in 1919, history was created as the first ship of India named SS Loyalty, journeyed to the United Kingdom.

7 April: World Health Day

World Health Day is celebrated on the 7th of April every year to pay tribute to the health workers and focus on the healthcare issues of the world. On this day, everyone should remind themselves that health is wealth and one should never neglect it. In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly where it decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as World Health Day.

10 April: World Homeopathy Day

World Homeopathy Day is celebrated on 10th April every year to honor the birth anniversary of German physician Samuel Hahnemann known as the father of homeopathy. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the need for alternative medicine in the field of science.

11 April: National Safe Motherhood Day

In 2013, the government of India declared 11th April as the National Safe Motherhood Day to mark the birth anniversary of political activist Kasturba Gandhi. It is celebrated to raise awareness about safe motherhood practices and provide proper healthcare facilities to lactating mothers.

11 April: National Pet Day

National Pet Day is celebrated to encourage people about the importance of pets and to provide special care to them. The motto is also to adopt abandoned pets on the street and give special care to them.

13 April: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day (1919)

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13th April 1919 when Acting Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered its troops to open fire at the crowd of unarmed Indian civilians gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. Hundreds of people were killed in the act.

17 April: World Haemophilia Day

World Haemophilia Day on 17th April raises awareness about the bleeding disorder, Haemophilia affecting thousands of individuals every year. It is an inherited bleeding disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly as it lacks the clotting factor.

18 April: World Heritage Day

The International Day For Monuments and Sites is celebrated on the 18th of April every year all around the world to raise awareness about preserving human heritage and the efforts required to conserve monuments and national heritage.

21 April: National Civil Service Day

In 1947, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Home Member, Parliament inaugurated the All India Services on the 21st of April. Since 2006, National Civil Service Day has been celebrated on the 21st of April to present the Awards for Excellence in Public Administration. The motive is to appreciate the work of the civil service officers.

22 April: World Earth Day

Protecting our environment must be the priority of every individual. The first Earth Day was celebrated on 22 April 1970. Earth Day raises awareness about the need for the hour to protect our climate and Earth from deteriorating further.

23 April: World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on 23 April to promote the reading of books. Every year on this day, UNESCO and international organizations select a world book capital to maintain the day’s celebrations. The world book capital has been selected as Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The day represents equal access to knowledge to promote literacy throughout the world.

24 April: National Panchayati Raj Day

The National Panchayati Raj Day was first celebrated on  24 April 2010. Panchayati Raj has brought a revolution in the political system at a grassroots level. Panchayati Raj came into existence after the passing of the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 which came into force with effect on 24 April 1993.

25 April: World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day is celebrated on the 25th of April every year to recognize the efforts taken to control Malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk because of malaria. The need to take urgent action against Malaria is highlighted on this day to end the disease globally.

26 April: World Intellectual Property Day

The WIPO Convention came into force in 1970. WIPO’s member states designated April 26 as World Intellectual Property Day. The day raises awareness among people about intellectual property by organizing concerts, and events all around the world. It also gives a boost to technological innovations.

28 April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work raises awareness about a safe work environment for employees all around the world. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work also focuses on violence and harassment faced at work. 28 April is also the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996.

30 April: World Veterinary Day

World Veterinary Day 2023 is celebrated on 30th April to celebrate the contributions of Veterinarians to animal health and the safety of the environment. Every year, on World Veterinary Day, veterinarians are awarded for their excellent work in this field.