Plan Ahead: Three Fun April Dates to Boost Employee Engagement
As a business leader or marketer, part of your job is thinking ahead. You’re forecasting next quarter’s sales, strategizing your next big marketing push, and anticipating what your team will need to stay motivated and productive. While the future always holds a bit of mystery, one thing is certain: there are some great opportunities on the calendar to engage your team and make work a little more fun.
Here are three upcoming dates in April 2025 that are perfect for planning creative, morale-boosting activities:
April 1, 2025 – International Fun at Work Day
We’re not fooling you—International Fun at Work Day is a real thing, and it’s the perfect excuse to inject some playfulness into the workday. Whether you’re in the office, hybrid, or fully remote, celebrating this day can help build stronger team bonds, spark creativity, and boost overall morale.
Ideas for celebrating:
Host a team trivia game with fun prizes
Surprise your employees with treat bags or desk drops
Launch a themed digital scavenger hunt
Decorate the office with a quirky theme (no pranks necessary!)
April 2, 2025 – Walk to Work Day
While not every team member can physically walk to work, you can still get your office moving! Walk to Work Day is a great opportunity to promote wellness and encourage healthy habits—even if your team is remote.
Ideas to get steps in:
Organize a lunchtime walk
Create a friendly step-count challenge
Offer branded pedometers or water bottles as incentives
Encourage walking meetings or phone calls on the move
April 25, 2025 – Administrative Professionals Day
This is the day to recognize the people who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Administrative professionals are often the unsung heroes of the workplace—and this is your chance to show them just how appreciated they are.
Ideas for celebrating:
Gift personalized thank-you items like engraved pens, tumblers, or desk accessories
Host a team lunch or coffee break in their honor
Share public shoutouts on social media or in company communications
Surprise them with flowers, gift cards, or custom care packages
Looking Ahead
Recognizing and celebrating these fun and meaningful days is more than just a nice break from the routine—it’s a smart way to strengthen your workplace culture and show your team that their wellbeing and contributions matter. Plus, it gives you a great reason to plan ahead and integrate branded giveaways or creative campaigns into your engagement strategy.
Need help planning something memorable? We’ve got the ideas (and the promo products) to make your April celebrations shine.
Let’s make work a place people love to be—starting with a little fun.
