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| April Fools' Day | |
|---|---|
 An "April Fools' Day" hoax marking the construction of the Copenhagen Metro in 2001 | |
| Also called | All Fools' Day |
| Type | Cultural, Western |
| Significance | Practical jokes |
| Date | April 1 |
| Observances | Humour |
April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. On this day, practical jokes (or April Fools) are played on friends and family. The jokes are done to embarrass them. In some countries, April Fools only last until noon, and if someone plays a joke after, they are an April Fool.