The earliest April Fools’ Day hoax on record was in 1698, when people in London were told to go see the annual ceremony of the washing of the lions.

Learn when April Fools' Day 2026 is, where the holiday may have come from and how prank traditions spread over time.

April Fools’ Day—always falling on April 1—has been celebrated for centuries. But how did the day of pranks and hijinks begin? It is believed that the origin of April Fools' Day dates all the way back ...

So far today you’ve put toothpaste in your kid’s Oreos, brought mayo-filled Krispy Kremes to your co-workers, and placed a rubber band around the faucet sprayer as a surprise for your spouse. “It’s ...

April Fools' Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1. The exact origins of the holiday are uncertain, but it is often linked to France's calendar change in the 1500s. Hooters, which was incorporated on ...

The exact origin of April Fools' Day is unknown, but one theory links it to France's 1582 calendar change. The tradition gained popularity in Britain during the 18th century and later spread to ...