Holidays and observances
April
Holidays and observances on April 30
28 holidays and special days are celebrated on April 30 around the world.
- 28observances
- 54events
Holidays and observances
Armed Forces Day (Georgia)An Armed Forces Day, alongside its branch-specific variants often referred to as Army or Soldier's Day, Navy or Sailor's Day, and Air Force or Aviator's Day, is a holiday dedicated to honoring the armed forces, or one of their branches, of a sovereign state, i
Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion)The Battle of Camarón was a last stand engagement fought on 30 April 1863 between the French Foreign Legion and the Mexican Army, during the Second French intervention in Mexico (1861–1867). A small French detachment of 65 men, led by Captain Jean Danjou, was 
Children's Day (Mexico)Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country.
In 1925, International Children's Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare. Since 1950, it is 
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AdjutorAdjutor is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. He is credited to be the patron saint of swimmers, boaters, and drowning victims, and the patron saint of Vernon, France. Adjutor was born in Vernon, France, on July 24, 1073, where he was made a knight i- Christian feast day: AimoAimo was a mystic and monk.
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Amator, Peter and LouisThe Martyrs of Córdoba were forty-eight Christian martyrs executed under the rule of the Muslim administration in al-Andalus for capital violations of Islamic law, namely blasphemy and apostasy, between 850 and 859 AD.
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Donatus of EvoreaSaint Donatus of Euroea was a Greek saint, who is revered in both by both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics, mostly in Albania and Greece.
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Eutropius of SaintesSaint Eutropius of Saintes is venerated as the first bishop of Saintes, France. According to tradition, he was a Roman or a Persian of royal descent who was sent to evangelize Gaul either by Saint Clement in the 1st century or by Pope Fabian in the 250s as a c
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Marie Guyart (Anglican Church of Canada and Catholic Church)Marie of the Incarnation was a French Ursuline nun, missionary, mystic, educator, and writer who founded the Ursuline monastery of Quebec and helped establish the first institution devoted to the education of girls in North America. One of the major mystical w- Christian feast day: Maximus of RomeSaint Maximus was a Christian saint and martyr.
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Blessed Miles GerardBeatification is an act by which the Catholic Church formally recognizes that a deceased member of the faithful is believed to have entered Heaven and is capable of interceding on behalf of individuals who pray in their name, permitting a restricted, local for- Christian feast day: Pomponius of NaplesPomponius was Bishop of Naples, known for his opposition of Arianism. Theodoric the Great, ruled most of the Italian Peninsula, at the time at which Pomponius was the head of his see. Theodoric was known as an Arian, but Pomponius remained firm in his convicti
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Pope Pius VPope Pius V, OP, born Antonio Ghislieri, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.
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Quirinus of NeussQuirinus of Neuss, sometimes called Quirinus of Rome is venerated as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. His cultus was centred at Neuss in Germany, even though he was a Roman martyr.
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Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church)Sarah Josepha Buell Hale was an American writer, activist, and editor of the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the Civil War, Godey's Lady's Book. She was the author of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Hale famously campaigned for- Christian feast day: Suitbert the Younger Saint Suitbert, Suidbert, Suitbertus, or Swithbert, an abbot venerated in the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church, who lived in a monastery near the River Dacre, Cumberland, England, and is mentioned by the Venerable Bede. His liturgical feast i
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April 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)April 29 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - May 1- Consumer Protection Day (Thailand) Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both official and non
- Honesty Day (United States)Honesty Day is a holiday in the United States falling on April 30. It aims to encourage honesty and straightforward communication in politics, relationships, consumer relations and historical education. It was invented by M. Hirsh Goldberg, who chose the last
International Jazz Day (UNESCO)International Jazz Day is an International Day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011 "to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe." It is celebrated annuall- Martyrs' Day (Pakistan)Martyrs' Day are days observed in or by some countries, including the Albania, Burkina Faso, India, Myanmar, Panama and Tunisia, to recognise martyrs such as soldiers, revolutionaries or victims of genocide. Below is a list of various Martyrs' Days for differe
May Eve, the eve of the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere (see May 1):
Beltane begins at sunset in the Northern hemisphere, Samhain begins at sunset in the Southern hemisphere. (Neo-Druidic Wheel of the Year)Beltane or Bealtaine is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of 
May Eve, the eve of the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere (see May 1):
Walpurgis Night (Central and Northern Europe)Walpurgis Night, an abbreviation of Saint Walpurgis Night, also known as Saint Walpurga's Eve and Walpurgisnacht, is the eve of the Christian feast day of Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century abbess in Francia, and is celebrated on the night of 30 April and the day 
National Persian Gulf Day (Iran)The Persian Gulf naming dispute concerns the gulf known historically and internationally as the Persian Gulf, after Iran became involved in an ongoing naming dispute.
Reunification Day (Vietnam)Reunification Day, also known as Victory Day, Liberation Day, or by its official name, Day of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification is a public holiday in Vietnam that marks the day when North Vietnam captured Saigon, the capital of South Viet
Rincon Day (Bonaire)Rincon is one of the two towns in Bonaire, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is situated in the north of the island in an inland valley.- Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia) The following is the list of official public holidays recognized by the Government of Russia. On these days, government offices, embassies, schools, companies and some shops, are closed. If the date of observance falls on a weekend, the following Monday will
Teachers' Day (Paraguay)
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers. It may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is one of the most celebrated days and the primary
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on April 30?
28 observances are celebrated on April 30 around the world: Armed Forces Day (Georgia), Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion), Children's Day (Mexico), Christian feast day: Adjutor, Christian feast day: Aimo, Christian feast day: Amator, Peter and Louis. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on April 30?
54 documented historical events happened on April 30, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians officially ended in the eastern Roman Empire. On the same day, in another year: Civil wars of the Tetrarchy: An outnumbered army led by Roman emperor Licinius defeated his rival Maximinus II's forces at the Battle of Tzirallum. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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