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What is celebrated on April 26?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to April 26. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2020
First observance

World Burlesque Day

The official FAQ states that the first World Burlesque Day was held on Sunday, 26 April 2020.

2016
First observance

Alien Day

The launch announced a 24-hour fan-focused global event on April 26, 2016.

2016
Institutional decision

National Astronaut Day

The first-annual launch announcement was issued on 26 April 2016 ahead of the inaugural May 5 celebration.

2006
Institutional decision

Data Protection Day

Council of Europe sources state that the decision to launch the day was taken on 26 April 2006.

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12 observances

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0 repeat predictably

0 use a fixed annual date and 0 follow a reusable calendar rule.

0 are edition-specific

These dates are shown only for the year or edition that has been confirmed.

6 have a country-specific scope

Country-specific observances are not presented as worldwide events.

12 have in-depth guides

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Major global guides on April 26

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A reviewed starting point drawn from prominent global observances with strong institutional or organizer sources. Each observance keeps its own documented status and scope.

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Other in-depth guides on April 26

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Alien Day

26 April annually · Alien franchise fandom/brand event; date references LV-426 and is not a civic holiday

20th Century Studios’ official Alien page preserves first-party “Alien Day” franchise videos; studio-backed franchise activity has used 26 April as Alien Day.

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ASPCA Help a Horse Day

26 April · United States / ASPCA equine-welfare campaign

ASPCA materials identify April 26 as its annual Help a Horse Day, used to support equine rescues and adoption awareness.

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Deaf Parents Day (Mother Father Deaf Day)

Last Sunday in April · International CODA community / Deaf-parent and family heritage observance

CODA International designates the last Sunday in April as Deaf Parents Day, also known as Mother Father Deaf Day; CODA Korea independently describes the same last-Sunday-in-April recurrence.

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Hug an Australian Day

26 April · United States-origin / creator-defined informal Wellcat observance themed around Australians

The first-party Wellcat Holidays calendar lists Hug an Australian Day on April 26 and identifies the collection as created by Thomas and Ruth Roy.

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National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse

Last Sunday of April each year (26 April in 2026) · Turkmenistan / national Akhal-Teke horse celebration

Turkmenistan government sources state that the National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of April.

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Animals, Nature & Environment 3Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle 3Celebrations & Social 2Civic, Remembrance & History 2Health, Wellness & Awareness 1Relationships & Family 1
12 observances

All observances on this date

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Alien Day

26 April annually · Alien franchise fandom/brand event; date references LV-426 and is not a civic holiday

20th Century Studios’ official Alien page preserves first-party “Alien Day” franchise videos; studio-backed franchise activity has used 26 April as Alien Day.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

ASPCA Help a Horse Day

26 April · United States / ASPCA equine-welfare campaign

ASPCA materials identify April 26 as its annual Help a Horse Day, used to support equine rescues and adoption awareness.

Source-backedRule Based AnnualIn-depth guide

Deaf Parents Day (Mother Father Deaf Day)

Last Sunday in April · International CODA community / Deaf-parent and family heritage observance

CODA International designates the last Sunday in April as Deaf Parents Day, also known as Mother Father Deaf Day; CODA Korea independently describes the same last-Sunday-in-April recurrence.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Hug an Australian Day

26 April · United States-origin / creator-defined informal Wellcat observance themed around Australians

The first-party Wellcat Holidays calendar lists Hug an Australian Day on April 26 and identifies the collection as created by Thomas and Ruth Roy.

Source-backedRule Based AnnualIn-depth guide

National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse

Last Sunday of April each year (26 April in 2026) · Turkmenistan / national Akhal-Teke horse celebration

Turkmenistan government sources state that the National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of April.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

National Kids & Pets Day

26 April · United States / Colleen Paige-created child-and-pet awareness day

Founder Colleen Paige states that she created National Kids & Pets Day in 2005 and her current holiday listing places it on April 26. The exact first completed edition and reason for select…

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National Pet Parents Day

Last Sunday of April (26 April in 2026) · United States / pet-owner appreciation observance

The Animal Medical Center’s 2026 calendar and National Day Calendar identify National Pet Parents Day as the last Sunday in April.

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National South Dakota Day

26 April · United States / National Day Calendar National State Days series — South Dakota

National Day Calendar lists the private National South Dakota Day on April 26. The U.S. Senate records South Dakota’s admission on November 2, 1889, and South Dakota law separately establis…

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World Burlesque Day

26 April · International / creator-led burlesque community observance

The official World Burlesque Day site identifies April 26 as the annual date, Sapphira as creator and April 26, 2020 as the first edition.

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Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day

Last Sunday of April annually · Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day organizers / international event

The organizer states that WPPD is held on the last Sunday in April; the official archive reaches back to 2001, and founding-history sources identify 29 April 2001 as the first edition after…

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