April Fools' Day 2027 date
April Fools' Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 1, 2027. April Fools' Day is always April 1. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 171 days, or 24.4 weeks, or roughly 5.6 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
April Fools' Day dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when April Fools' Day falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 1 | Thursday | 171 |
| 2028 | April 1 | Saturday | 537 |
| 2029 | April 1 | Sunday | 902 |
| 2030 | April 1 | Monday | 1,267 |
| 2031 | April 1 | Tuesday | 1,632 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Thursday; in 2028 it's a Saturday.
Is April Fools' Day 2027 a long weekend?
It falls on a Thursday, so it's a mid-week holiday in 2027. Taking one or two days off next to it can turn it into a four-day break.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Daylight Saving Time Starts is Sun, Mar 14 (18 days before); St. Patrick's Day is Wed, Mar 17 (15 days before); Good Friday is Fri, Mar 26 (6 days before); Easter Sunday is Sun, Mar 28 (4 days before). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Wednesday, April 1, 2026; in 2027 it's Thursday, April 1, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main April Fools' Day countdown, or check how many weeks until April Fools' Day.
Frequently asked questions
What day is April Fools' Day 2027?
Thursday, April 1, 2027.
When is April Fools' Day 2028?
Saturday, April 1, 2028.