From Apricot Blossom Festival to Sakura: Top 6 flower festivals to visit in April 2026 across the world

Published on: Apr 2, 2026, 16:13:42 IST

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Cherry Blossom festival in Japan in the month of April 2026. (Unsplash)

From Sakura displays in Singapore to Cherry Blossom in Japan, here are some of the best flower festivals that you can visit around the world in April 2026.

April is famed as a peak month for blooming, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the full arrival of spring and making it the perfect month to explore flower festivals around the world. If you want to experience these blooms at its best, here are some of the popular flower festivals that you can attend in the month of April in 2026.

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1. Apricot Blossom Festival 2026, Ladakh, India

Starting from April 8, 2026 to April 16, 2026, this festival takes place across multiple villages in Ladakh. Famed as ‘Chuli Mendok’ the arrival of the apricot blossoms that paint the region in a light shade of pink.

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2. Sakura displays in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay offers a chance to enjoy the multi-hued cherry, peach, and plum blossoms. This year, the city hosts the 11th edition of the festival in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore. Starting from March 13, 2026, the festival will go on till April 15, 2026.

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay offers a chance to enjoy the multi-hued cherry, peach, and plum blossoms (Flickr)

3. Cherry Blossom Season 2026, Japan

Cherry blossom season is one of the best times to visit Japan. Travellers are mesmerized by the stunning display of pale-pink or dark-pink flowers that covers all the gardens and streets of Japan. Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Akita, Aomori, Nagano, Ishikawa, and Niigata are some of the best places to check out these cherry blossoms.

Cherry Blossom is a stunning display of pale-pink or dark-pink flowers that covers all the gardens and streets of Japan. (Unsplash)

4.EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, Florida, USA

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is another dreamy flower festival that you can attend in the month of April in 2026. The festival features Disney characters, covered in lush foliage and vibrant blooms, from Mickey to Nemo to Simba, Mufasa, Pooh, and more. You can also watch princess and movie-inspired topiaries, Pixar characters, themed gardens, and even a butterfly garden. The festival starts from March 4, 2026 and remains open until June 1, 2026.

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival features Disney characters, covered in lush foliage and vibrant blooms. (Flickr)

5. Tulip Festival 2026, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

The Tulip festival in Amsterdam is one of the most stunning flower displays in the world. Over 85 locations in the city showcases a myriad of Tulip shades, making the city come alive. From different shades of Tulips to rare flowers, the entire city blooms in colours.

6. Ashikaga Flower Park Great Wisteria Festival, Japan

The Ashikaga Flower Park Great Wisteria Festival in Japan showcases the flowering of nearly 160-year-old giant wisteria trees. Different shades of violet, pink, yellow, and blue take over the area. It starts from April 11, 2026 and goes till May 20, 2026 at Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi, Japan.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anukriti Srivastava
Anukriti Srivastava thrives at the intersection of words and voice, where journalism meets storytelling. A digital editor and journalist with over 5 years of experience, she has written across lifestyle, women issues, relationships, entertainment, fashion, and travel. She did her Masters in Broadcast Journalism and has published more than 500+ lifestyle content pieces across platforms. As a former Sub-Editor at HerZindagi, she produced engaging digital content, interviews, and event coverage for a wide audience. She has also contributed as a Webstory Producer with Travel + Leisure, transforming travel experiences into immersive stories for readers who love exploring the world. Beyond writing, Anukriti’s storytelling extends to the microphone. As a voice-over artist, her warm and expressive voice has brought scripts to life across audio platforms, turning simple words into immersive experiences. Her work reflects a deep interest in people, culture, and everyday stories that resonate with readers and listeners alike. She enjoys crafting content that informs, inspires, and sparks curiosity. Away from screens and studios, you’ll find her reading self-help books, listening to music, getting lost in romantic novels, and playing the guitar for a creative reset. For Anukriti, storytelling isn’t just a profession—it’s a way of seeing and sharing the world.Read More

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