Born on April 1: Zodiac Sign & Birthstone

Anyone born on April 1 is a Aries. The April 1 birthstone is Diamond and the April 1 birth flower is the Daisy.

What it means to be born on April 1

A birthday on the 1st of April falls under Aries. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars. Traditionally cast as the initiator, Aries is associated with drive, courage and a headfirst approach to new ventures. The ram is its symbol, and spring's first weeks are its season.

What weekday April 1 falls on

A common year is 365 days, which is 52 weeks plus one day, so a birthday moves forward one weekday each year and two across a leap year. Over time it visits all seven. The next time April 1 falls at a weekend is 2028, on a Saturday.

The weekday April 1 falls on over the next ten years.
Year	Weekday	Weekend?
2026	Wednesday	no
2027	Thursday	no
2028	Saturday	yes
2029	Sunday	yes
2030	Monday	no
2031	Tuesday	no
2032	Thursday	no
2033	Friday	no
2034	Saturday	yes
2035	Sunday	yes

Your April 1 birthstone and flower

Because April 1 sits in April, your birthstone is Diamond, a colorless gem traditionally meaning strength, clarity and everlasting love. Your birth flower is the Daisy, which stands for innocence, purity and loyal love. Together they make a natural birthday pairing for a card, gift or tattoo.

Every tradition tied to April 1

Everything the calendar assigns to April 1, in one table.
Field	Value
Zodiac sign	Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Element and modality	Cardinal Fire
Ruling planet	Mars
Lucky colors	Red and Scarlet
Modern birthstone	Diamond, colorless
Other recognized stones	White Sapphire (colorless to pale grey), Rock Crystal (clear)
Birth flower	Daisy, with Sweet Pea as secondary
Day of the year	92 of 366 and 91 of 365
On a sign boundary	no

Aries strengths and matches

Aries is often described as courageous, energetic and confident. In the traditional element model, Aries matches most easily with Leo, Sagittarius and Gemini. Those percentages come from a published formula you can check on the method page, not from a reading.

See the full birth profile

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Frequently asked questions

What zodiac sign is April 1?

Anyone born on April 1 is a Aries, a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars.

What is the birthstone for April 1?

The birthstone for April 1 is Diamond, the April birthstone, which is colorless. April also recognizes White Sapphire and Rock Crystal.

What is the birth flower for April 1?

The birth flower for April 1 is the Daisy, the April birth flower, with the Sweet Pea as a secondary flower.

What day of the week does April 1 fall on?

In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday. Because a common year is 365 days, the weekday moves on by one each year and by two across a leap year, so it cycles through all seven over time. The table on this page lists the next ten years.

Where does April 1 fall in the year?

April 1 is day 92 of a leap year and day 91 of a common year.

Born on April 1