U.S. Federal Holiday Administration

It is the policy of the United States to ensure that nationally recognized days of observance are scheduled in a manner that promotes workforce productivity, reduces calendar confusion, and aligns with the Monday Holiday Act framework established by Public Law 90-363. April Fools' Day, having been observed informally on April 1st since the 16th century, has never been formally standardized under federal scheduling guidelines. This order corrects that oversight.

Effective upon the date of this order, the informal national observance known as "April Fools' Day" shall be observed annually on the first Monday of April, consistent with the scheduling framework applied to Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Presidents' Day. The fixed date of April 1st shall no longer carry official federal observance status.

The Office of Personnel Management, in coordination with the General Services Administration and the Office of Calendar Standards, shall update all federal publications, web properties, and internal communications to reflect the new observance date no later than 90 days from the date of this order.

Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States.