When Is April Fools' Day 2027?
Live Countdown to the Big Day
April Fools' Day falls on Thursday, April 1, 2027 — 169 days from now.
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on Thursday, April 1, 2027 — 169 days from now. Live countdown, dates through 2031, and how the date is set.
April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day (rarely called All Fools' Day) is an annual custom in many Western countries on 1 April consisting of practical jokes, hoaxes, and pranks. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fool[s]!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day. The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world historically. April Fools' Day is always April 1.
April Fools' Day falls on Thursday, April 1, 2027. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
April Fools' Day dates by year
| Year | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday, April 1, 2027 | in 169 days |
| 2028 | Saturday, April 1, 2028 | in 535 days |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 | in 900 days |
| 2030 | Monday, April 1, 2030 | in 1265 days |
| 2031 | Tuesday, April 1, 2031 | in 1630 days |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until April Fools' Day?
There are 169 days until April Fools' Day (Thursday, April 1, 2027). The live countdown above is exact to the second.
When is April Fools' Day in 2028?
April Fools' Day falls on Saturday, April 1, 2028.
What day of the week is April Fools' Day 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on a Thursday.
These dates are computed directly from their fixed calendar rules, so they are never stale. Page updated October 14, 2026.