This is our day guide for Sunday April 12th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on April 12th 2026

Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter 🥚

Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million Orthodox Christians. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus has been placed after his crucifixion.

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Cosmonautics Day

Cosmonautics Day

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

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National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Volunteer Week.

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National Big Wind Day

National Big Wind Day

National Big Wind Day marks the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface on this day in 1934.

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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 🥪

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12th, savoring the gooey goodness of a classic comfort food with endless creative twists.

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National Licorice Day

National Licorice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Licorice Day

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National DEAR Day

National DEAR Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drop Everything and Read Day.

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International Day of Human Space Flight 

International Day of Human Space Flight  🚀

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

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Public Holidays on April 12th 2026

Orthodox Easter Day

Orthodox Easter Day

Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million Orthodox Christians. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus has been placed after his crucifixion.

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National Redemption Day

National Redemption Day

Anniversary of the coup d’état that was led by Samuel Doe in 1980 killing President Tolbert and 26 other government leaders

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