What Month Is April?
April is the 4th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 30 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of April 2026.
April Is Month Number:
April = the 4th month of the year
Quick Facts About April
- Position in the Year: 4th month
- Month Number: 4
- Number of Days: 30
- Quarter: Q2
- Abbreviation: Apr (Apr.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Autumn
Where the Name "April" Comes From
The name April comes from the Latin aperire, “to open,” for the spring buds that open this month.
Zodiac Signs in April
Two star signs fall within April:
- Aries (until Apr 19)
- Taurus (from Apr 20)
April Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Diamond
- Birth Flower: Daisy
April 2026 Calendar
| April 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||
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