Happy April Fools' Day - also called All Fools’ Day - which is celebrated by many countries every year on 1 April. Known for giving people a free pass to prank their partners, friends, family members and colleagues, the day seen as an opportunity to dupe ...

April Fools’ Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on April 1 each year, focused on pranks and lighthearted deception. The origins of April Fools’ Day are uncertain, but potentially linked to France's transition to the Gregorian calendar, the ...

April Fools' Day, which is Wednesday, April 1, likely began in the 15th century. But now it's become more of marketing mischief by big brands.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beware: April Fools' Day, every prankster's favorite day, is nearly upon us. The unofficial holiday encourages pulling light-hearted pranks, practical jokes, hoaxes or hijinks on others.