These witty April Fools' jokes will keep you laughing all day long!
They say laughter is the best medicine, but apparently, they forgot to mention the fine print: It doesn’t cover the poor souls who become the punchline. That’s where April Fools’ jokes come in—the harmless kind that make you giggle without embarrassing anyone.
If you’re looking for laughs without the stress of pranking (or being pranked yourself), we’ve got you. We’re sharing some of the funniest and downright punniest April Fools’ jokes that will leave everyone grinning. Think of it as prank day without the guilt, for big kids and little kids alike.
Ready to skip the awkward “gotcha” moments? Read on for clever jokes that make April 1 impossible not to laugh at.
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Funny April Fools’ jokes
- Why was the donkey annoying his friend?
It was April Mules’ Day. - What is a prankster’s favorite toy?
Silly String! - Why did the computer go to therapy on April Fools’ Day?
It had too many bugs messing with its head. - How is April Fools’ Day like a huge open mic night?
Millions of people go out of their way to demonstrate how unfunny they are. - Why was the calendar so scared on April 1?
Because it knew it was about to be fooled. - Why did the chicken cross the road on April 1?
To prank the drivers into thinking it was lost. - Why didn’t A and C prank their friend?
They just letter B. - What’s the April Fool’s lucky card in the deck?
The Joker. - April Fools’ Day is the favorite holiday of which animal?
The silly goose! - What do you call a realistic prankster?
A practical joker. - Which day is the worst to propose on?
April Fools’ Day. - Why was everyone so tired on April 1?
Because they just finished a long 31-day March. - Why are born on March 31 the easiest to prank on April Fools’ Day?
They were literally born yesterday! - What’s the biggest difference between Thanksgiving and April Fools’ Day?
On one you’re thankful, and on the other you’re prankful. - Why can April jump so high?
It’s spring! - How can you tell when April is happy?
It has a little spring in its step. - How did the skeleton know that April showers were on the way?
He could feel it in his bones. - What do you call a sunny day that follows two rainy April days?
Monday.
Punny April Fools’ jokes
- Why do eggs like April Fools’ Day?
They love practical yolks. - What monster plays the most April Fools’ jokes?
Prankenstein. - What did the guy who swapped the labels on the pumps at the gas station say?
It was an April Fuels’ joke. - Which day of the year do monkeys like best?
The first of Ape-ril. - What’s a stepladder’s favorite holiday?
April Stools’ Day. - What did April Fools’ Day say after it won an award?
Prank you. - What’s one bone a prankster doesn’t want to break on April Fools’ Day?
The humerus. - What do you say when it’s raining chickens and ducks on April Fools’ Day?
It’s fowl spring weather. - What do you call a hammer bought on April 1?
An April tool. - When shouldn’t you plant spring flowers?
When you haven’t botany. - Why don’t eggs play April Fools’ pranks?
They might crack each other up. - Why did the math book look sad on April Fools’ Day?
Because it had too many problems. - What did one pencil say to the other on April Fools’ Day?
“You’re drawing too much attention to yourself!” - Why was the broom late on April Fools’ Day?
It swept in too late. - What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room in the house on April Fools’ Day?
The living room. - Why did the coffee file a police report on April Fools’ Day?
It got mugged.
Additional reporting by Kelly Kuehn.
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