April 30th Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
April 30th is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on April 30th.
Holidays on April 30th
- Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
- Mexico - Children's Day.
- The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
- LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
- Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
- Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Blessed Hildegard
- Blessed Radolf of Affligem
- Blessed Rosemonde
- Vietnam - Liberation Day.
Observances on April 30th
- International Jazz Day
Saints celebrated on April 30th
- Saint Pope Pius V
- Saint Eutropius
- Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
- Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
- Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
- Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)