Login
Facebook
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
The month of April is filled with vibrant celebrations happening all around the world. The festivals in April mark the cultural, religious and some seasonal events widely appreciated by the crowd. These festivals come alive and highlight the rich traditions and customs which have been followed for years. April marks the month of reflection and joy across the month. Whether you are a part of the family gatherings at the Easter Festival or witness the traditions of the Baisakhi Festival, these festivals totally highlight the diversity.
Top 10 Festivals In April
Here’s a list of a few of the widely celebrated festivals in April that highly reflect the spirit of this month.
1. Easter
Easter is a Christian festival celebrated widely among the Christian Community across the globe. This festival marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is of immense importance. Easter Festival is particularly celebrated on the first Sunday after the first moon following the spring equinox. This festival celebrates the triumph of life over death and a time of hope and renewal. One of the key highlights of Easter is Easter Eggs which are decorated and hidden and are a common symbol of the holiday.
Celebrated On: Sunday 20th April
Celebrated In: Italy, Greece, Romania, France, Spain and USA
2. Baisakhi
Photo: Polina Rytova / Unsplash
Baisakhi is also known as Vaisakhi and is an important festival celebrated in Punjab. This festival marks the beginning of the new solar year and harvest season. An abundant harvest is celebrated during this festival. This festival is also important for Sikh Community as the th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh chose Vaisakhi in 1699 to establish the Khalsa Panth. The cultural celebrations of this festival include Bhangra and Gidda Dance, traditional attire and offering food and sweets to the needy.
Celebrated On: 13th April 2025
Celebrated In: Where Sikhs reside, In India, In States Like Punjab, Haryana.
3. Ram Navami
Photo: Pavan Kumaar / Unsplash / Image For Representation Only
Ram Navmi is one of the most important Hindu festivals which is celebrated across the country with faith and devotion. This day celebrates the birth of Lord Rama who is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. This festival also symbolises the victory of good over evil and the righteousness of the path. The temples of Lord Rama are beautifully decorated with flowers and devotees perform puja to the god. Bhajan, Kirtan and cultural programs are attended by devotees. Keeping a fast is a religiously important thing to do.
Celebrated On: 6th April 2025
Celebrated In: Entire Indian Country.
4. Songkran
Photo: Htawmonzel / Wikimedia Commons
The Thai New Year Festival is also known as Songkran among the native people. This day is a national holiday in Thailand. Cultural celebrations of Songkran include famous public water baths and water fights which are framed as ritual cleansing. This ritual is not only famous among Thai people but also foreigners. The word ‘Songkran’ is derived from Sanskrit and when translated, it means movement or astrological passage. People perform water pourings on Buddha statues during Songkran.
Celebrated On: 13th April to 16th April;
Celebrated In: Primarily in Thailand but parts of Myanmar too.
5. Eid-al-Fitr
Photo: AhmetSelcuk / Wikimedia Commons
Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. This day marks the end of the month of Ramadan which is a significant month for the Muslim Community. The community people fast from dusk till dawn. Muslims perform Eid prayers in the prayer halls of mosques across the globe. Eid-al-Fitr begins at sunset after the first rise of the moon. The night on which the moon is spotted is known as ‘Chaand Raat.’ It is celebrated for one to three days depending on the country.
Celebrated On: 1st April
Celebrated In: Celebrated by Muslim Communities in UAE, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Indonesia
6. Coachella Festival
The Coachella Festival is the annual music festival held in California. Popular musicians and artists showcase their work during this festival. They perform either as solo singers, solo performers, emerging artists and reunited groups. This show is held on three consecutive days in the month of April, particularly lined up during the event. Art lovers, music lovers and attendees fly from across the globe to the premises. Visitors enjoy incredible performances, art installations, food and more. It also includes a Ferris Wheel and a game zone.
Celebrated On: April 11th to 13th, 18th to 20th, 2025
Celebrated In: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, Coachella Valley, Colorado Desert.
7. Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is an important festival for the people of the Jain Community. This festival in Jainism celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir. This festival occurs either in the month of March or April. Cultural celebrations of this festival include an idol of Lord Mahavir which is carried out on a chariot decorated with flowers. This procession is called Rath Yatra and all the time, religious rhythms and prayers are chanted. The temples of Lord Mahavir are highly flocked by devotees where they perform poojas and vratas.
Celebrated On: 10th April
Celebrated In: India, Particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka and Bihar.
8. Bihu
Photo: Nayan j Nath / Wikimedia Commons
Bihu is an important cultural festival, particularly celebrated in the Indian state of Assam. This festival is a harvest festival and has both agricultural and cultural significance. Cultural celebrations include traditional dances in public, worshipping and buying cows, hosting lunches and dinners and collecting items which are necessary for the cattle. In rural areas of Assam, villages move from one house to another house singing carols and rhymes and performing the traditional Bihu dance. Bihu Geet is quite famous among devotees on this day.
Celebrated On: 14th April to 20th April
Celebrated In: Only in India, particularly in Assam.
9. Passover Holiday Festival
Photo: Viktor O. Ledenyov / Wikimedia Commons
The Passover Festival is also called Pesach and is particularly a major Jewish Holiday. This festival is among the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. The Passover is celebrated with a number of rituals. Each ritual showcases a different part of the story. This day celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery, especially in Egypt. Cultural celebrations include Passover Seders which is a ritual feast hosted on the first day of the festival.
Celebrated On: April 12th to 20th
Celebrated In: Ancient Egypt, Israel and celebrated by Jewish Communities globally.
10. Aoling Festival
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta / Wikimedia Commons / Image For Representation Only
Aoling Festival is known as the annual spring festival of the Konyak Naga Tribe of Nagaland. This festival marks the onset of spring. Devotees pray for a bountiful harvest. Villagers gather in traditional attires, sing cultural songs and perform their traditional dances. Prayers and rituals are particularly performed to please and seek blessings from the deity Yongwan. Aoling Festival is celebrated annually as part of the Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival of Nagaland.
Celebrated On: April 1st to 6th
Celebrated In: India, particularly in the state of Nagaland
Each festival is unique and follows its own set of traditions, rituals, customs and celebrations. The month of April lets individuals have an opportunity to be a part of multiple festivals ranging from Easter Holy Week celebrated in the entire world to Aoling Festival, a cultural festival of Nagaland. Now that you know about some of the exciting festivals in April, book a trip with TripXL and be a part of the lovely community gatherings which happen.
Cover Photo: Michal Balog / Unsplash
