April 29 Holidays

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International Dance Day was launched in 1982 to mark the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, the 18th-century French dancer who invented modern ballet — and every April 29, UNESCO and the International Dance Council coordinate performances across more than 100 countries. Colombia observes Day of Trees, a national planting holiday tied to the country’s reforestation push. Denim Day is the global protest sparked by a 1998 Italian Supreme Court ruling, worn as a public act of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. International Guide Dog Day honors the handlers and working dogs who make independent mobility possible. A date that leans hard into motion, roots, protest, and partnership.

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International Dance Day

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National Peace Rose Day

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National Zipper Day

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Poem In Your Pocket Day

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Viral Video Day

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We Jump The World Day

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What is the most popular holiday on April 29?

On April 29, International Dance Day is the most widely recognized holiday, celebrated by UNESCO and dance communities in over 100 countries. Day of Trees is a major Colombian observance tied to national reforestation, and Denim Day is the global denim-clad protest for survivors of sexual violence.

What countries celebrate holidays on April 29?

April 29 observances span Japan (Showa Day, a Golden Week public holiday), Colombia (Day of Trees), the U.S. (National Zipper Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day), and international UNESCO and UN observances including International Dance Day and International Guide Dog Day.

What are some fun or unusual holidays on April 29?

April 29 includes National Zipper Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day, National Peace Rose Day, Viral Video Day, We Jump The World Day, and Poem In Your Pocket Day.