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Fun Holiday – Walk to Work Day

Years of medical research has shown that walking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep your body in shape. So, once a year, why not take the doctor’s advice and walk to work on Walk to Work Day?

3 Apr
Walk to Work Day
Friday, April 3, 2026
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Close-up of a man's feet walking upstairs.
Lace up your walking shoes and walk to work on Walk to Work Day.
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Walk to Work Day, an unofficial holiday, occurs on various dates in different countries. In the United States, the day is annually observed on the first Friday of April.

This event is different from the American Heart Association’s National Walk to Work Day, which is held on the first Wednesday of April.

How to Celebrate?

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and walk to work.
  • If you are unable to walk to work, take public transport instead and then walk from the bus or train stop to your workplace.
  • If you have to drive or take public transport to your workplace, why not walk to your lunch instead.
  • Not in the United States, do not worry! You can still celebrate the holiday by yourself. Recruit colleagues and friends to walk with you to work.

Did You Know...

...that an average adult person uses 200 muscles in his or her body to take a step forward?

Walk to Work Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name
2025 Fri Apr 4 Walk to Work Day
2026 Fri Apr 3 Walk to Work Day
2027 Fri Apr 2 Walk to Work Day
2028 Fri Apr 7 Walk to Work Day
2029 Fri Apr 6 Walk to Work Day
2030 Fri Apr 5 Walk to Work Day
2031 Fri Apr 4 Walk to Work Day
2032 Fri Apr 2 Walk to Work Day
2033 Fri Apr 1 Walk to Work Day
2034 Fri Apr 7 Walk to Work Day