April Fools' Day 2042
Updated June 9, 2026
April Fools' Day 2042 is on Tuesday, April 1, 2042.
Tuesday, April 1, 2042
When is April Fools' Day 2042?
April Fools' Day 2042 is on Tuesday, April 1, 2042. April Fools' Day is a day for practical jokes, pranks, and hoaxes.
April Fools' Day 2042 falls on Tuesday, April 1, 2042 — day 91 of the year, in week 14. Below you'll find its history, how it's celebrated, the dates for other years, and a free printable April 2042 calendar.
About April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day has been celebrated for several centuries, with theories linking it to the calendar change from the Julian to the Gregorian system and to spring festivals of renewal. By the 1700s it was an established custom of playing harmless pranks, and today even brands and newspapers join in with elaborate hoaxes.
🎉 Traditions & Celebrations
- Playing practical jokes on friends and family
- Fake news stories and brand hoaxes
- Saying 'April Fools!' after a prank
🗓️ Date Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2042
- Day of Year: 91
- Week Number: 14
- Public Holiday: No (observance)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is April Fools' Day a public holiday?
No. April Fools' Day is an informal custom, not a federal or public holiday.
Why is April 1 April Fools' Day?
The exact origin is uncertain, but it has been linked to calendar reform and to long-standing spring traditions of pranks and merriment.