Is April Fools' Day celebrated internationally?

The last time Easter Sunday and April 1st fell on the same day was in 1956, and a little research reveals that it has happened in total, only four other times since 1900. read more

But the celebration of this day has died out in favor of April Fools' Day. Nevertheless, on the Spanish island of Menorca, Dia d'enganyar ("Fooling day") is celebrated on April 1 because Menorca was a British possession during part of the 18th century. read more

An interesting calendrical fact is that this year, the Easter holiday falls on April 1st, which is celebrated as April Fools' Day in many European and Western countries. The idea behind April Fools' Day is a simple one: it's a day on which you play presumably harmless pranks on unwitting friends and family. read more

Hence, spawning the practice of playing practical jokes on this day. Customs And Observations. In France, April 1st is also known as poissons d’avril – or April Fish. On this day, people attempt to attach paper fish to the backs of unsuspecting friends and colleagues. read more