How Many Days Until April Fools' Day?
April Fools' Day 2027 is 152 days from today, on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
This counts down to midnight on April 1, your local time. Fair warning: in the UK, tradition says pranks are only allowed until noon.
April Fools' Day dates, 2027 to 2032
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 1 | Thursday |
| 2028 | April 1 | Saturday |
| 2029 | April 1 | Sunday |
| 2030 | April 1 | Monday |
| 2031 | April 1 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | April 1 | Thursday |
The best-known April Fools' pranks
Nobody really knows how the day started. A common story says it began in France in the 1500s, when the new year moved to January 1 and people who kept celebrating in spring got mocked. French kids still stick paper fish on people's backs and shout poisson d'avril.
The most famous prank is probably the BBC's 1957 report about Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees. Plenty of viewers called in asking how to grow their own.
Brands now plan April Fools' announcements months in advance, which is why it's worth reading the news on April 1 with one eyebrow raised.
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Frequently asked questions
When is April Fools' Day 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 1, 2027.
How many days until April Fools' Day?
As of Saturday, October 31, 2026, there are 152 days left until April Fools' Day. The countdown at the top of this page updates every second and uses your own time zone.
Do April Fools' pranks stop at noon?
In the UK and some Commonwealth countries the tradition is that pranks end at midday, and anyone pranking after that is the fool. In the US most people keep going all day.
Is April Fools' Day a holiday?
No. It's not a day off anywhere, just a day to be a little suspicious.