Holidays & key dates in April 2027
- No US federal holidays this month. Check the notes below for other dates.
See the full 2027 calendar with holidays for every date, observed day and long weekend.
The April 15 tax deadline
The filing deadline for most individual federal income tax returns falls on Thursday, April 15, 2027. Taxpayers who expect to owe money should also review any payments due on that date, and people who need more time can request an extension. Write the deadline on your calendar at the start of the month, then set reminders two weeks and one week before it.
Use the first half of April to gather forms, check your records and confirm that every income source is included. Keeping a folder for each category, such as wages, interest, donations and medical expenses, makes the final review much faster.
Spring breaks and school events
Many US schools schedule spring break in April, so families often plan trips or family visits around that week. Check your district calendar for exact dates, then block the break on this printable sheet before you book travel. Teachers can use the April page to plan the final stretch of the term, including field trips, testing and end-of-year projects.
Parents can also use the month to track sports seasons, music recitals and school open houses. Keep one color for family events and another for school events so the two schedules are easy to tell apart.
Garden planning and spring routines
April is a common time to start seeds indoors and to plan the outdoor garden. Write the planting dates for your area on the calendar, and note the frost dates for the last weeks of the month. A monthly grid works well for tracking watering, fertilizing and harvest notes.
The month is also a good time to review household routines. Schedule a deep clean, check outdoor furniture, and plan a weekend project for the longer days. April has four full weeks plus two extra days, so you can assign one project to each week and check progress at the end of the month.
Work planning for the second quarter
April marks the start of the second quarter for many companies and organizations. Use the month to set quarterly goals, schedule reviews and confirm that project owners have clear deadlines. Print the calendar for team planning sessions so everyone sees the same dates on paper.
With 22 federal working days and no holidays, April is a productive month. Plan important deliveries in the first three weeks, and leave the last week for follow-up, approvals and any items pushed back from March.