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.

Looking for pranks, jokes or puns to use on April 1 or April Fools' Day. Here are 20 to choose from.

Here's what to know about the mystery-shrouded origins of April Fools' Day and some food deals and discounts to score this April Fools' Day.

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!" ...