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.

We've gathered the best April Fools' Day jokes that are packed with enough hilarious puns, clever wordplay, and knock-knock joke openings to share with your friends, family, coworkers, and anyone else ...

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 ...

It’s time for jokesters and pranksters to try out their best tricks — Wednesday is April Fools' Day. Humorous pranks and tricks have been entertaining the world for centuries. There’s nothing quite ...

The first of April comes and goes quickly without many of us realizing it (unless we've been pranked). Before we know it, we're well into April when suddenly, we realize: "I missed April Fools' Day!" ...

April Fool’s Day 2026: Every year on April 1, people across the world indulge in the lighthearted fun of April Fool’s Day, playing pranks, pulling jokes, and sharing laughs. Whether you’re a child or ...

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social ...