April Fools' Day
How many days until April Fools' Day 2027?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Thursday, April 1, 2027 and updates every second in your own timezone. April Fools' Day is 1 April, traditionally a morning-only affair in the UK.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to April Fools' Day 2028 without anything needing to change.
April Fools' Day 2027 at a glance
| Date | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Thursday |
| Days remaining | 164 |
| Weeks remaining | 23 weeks, 3 days |
| Months remaining | 5 months, 13 days |
| Weekends to go | 23 |
| Fridays to go | 23 |
| Sleeps | 164 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 118 |
| Hours remaining | 3,936 |
| Last time | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (201 days ago) |
| Next year | Saturday, April 1, 2028 |
When is April Fools' Day in future years?
April Fools' Day always falls on April 1. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Fools' Day 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | Thursday | 164 |
| April Fools' Day 2028 | Apr 1, 2028 | Saturday | 530 |
| April Fools' Day 2029 | Apr 1, 2029 | Sunday | 895 |
| April Fools' Day 2030 | Apr 1, 2030 | Monday | 1,260 |
| April Fools' Day 2031 | Apr 1, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,625 |
| April Fools' Day 2032 | Apr 1, 2032 | Thursday | 1,991 |
April Fools' Day 2027 questions
What day does April Fools' Day fall on in 2027?
April Fools' Day 2027 falls on a Thursday — Thursday, April 1, 2027.
How many weeks until April Fools' Day?
There are about 23 weeks and 3 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until April Fools' Day?
Roughly 3,936 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until April Fools' Day?
23 weekends and 23 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to April Fools' Day itself. That is 118 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until April Fools' Day?
164 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Thursday, April 1, 2027.
How long ago was April Fools' Day 2026?
April Fools' Day 2026 was on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 201 days ago.
When is April Fools' Day in 2028?
April Fools' Day lands on Saturday, April 1, 2028.
How many months until April Fools' Day?
About 5 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is April Fools' Day always on the same date?
April Fools' Day always falls on April 1. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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