44 Hilarious April Fools’ Pranks to Make Everyone Laugh

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April Fools’ Day is your chance to unleash your inner prankster and have a good laugh with friends, family, and coworkers. Whether you want to go classic or try something completely unique, I’ve got you covered with 44 pranks that’ll have everyone talking (and laughing) all day long (for your kids, boyfriend, husband, neighbors, etc). Get ready to be sneaky and creative—this April 1st will be full of fun surprises!

Best April Fools’ Pranks

Sticky notes prank

Fake Pop Quiz

Print out a pop quiz filled with completely ridiculous and impossible questions, such as “Who invented unicorns?” and “What’s the square root of pizza?” Hand it out to your classmates or coworkers during class or a meeting, and act as if it’s the most serious thing. Watch as they scramble to try to answer questions that make absolutely no sense, and enjoy their puzzled looks. After a few minutes of confusion and panic, reveal the prank and enjoy the laughter as they realize it was all just for fun.

Sticky Note Overload

Take a huge stack of sticky notes and cover your friend’s desk, locker, or even their entire office space with them. The goal is to create a colorful, chaotic mess that makes it nearly impossible for them to find anything. You can also wrap their books, pens, and personal items in sticky notes. When they walk into the space, they’ll be completely overwhelmed by the sea of sticky notes, wondering what happened, and you’ll have plenty of time to watch their confused reaction before revealing it was just a harmless prank.

The Whoopee Cushion Classic

Place a whoopee cushion under a chair before someone sits down—whether it’s a friend, family member, or colleague. As soon as they sit, the whoopee cushion will make a funny fart sound. Keep a straight face as everyone else bursts out laughing, and enjoy the hilariously confused look on the person’s face as they try to figure out what just happened. This classic prank never gets old and always guarantees a fun reaction.

Frozen Cereal

The night before April Fools’ Day, prepare a bowl of cereal with milk and freeze it overnight. In the morning, serve the frozen cereal as if it’s just another regular breakfast. When the person tries to dig into their bowl, they’ll quickly realize that it’s frozen solid. Watch their confusion as they try to break into the frozen mass, and let them in on the joke once they realize they’ve been pranked. This one is great for getting a good laugh without much effort.

Soap That Won’t Lather

Take a bar of soap and coat it completely in clear nail polish. Let it dry thoroughly, then place it in the bathroom where someone is likely to use it. When they try to wash their hands, they’ll quickly realize that the soap just won’t lather, no matter how hard they try. It will leave them wondering what’s wrong with the soap, and after a few moments, you can reveal that the soap is just a fake, thanks to the nail polish coating. The confusion and frustration are what make this prank a hit.

April Fools Pranks at School

April Fools Prank at school

The Fake Pop Quiz

Create a pop quiz filled with absurd and ridiculous questions like “Who invented unicorns?” and “What’s the square root of pizza?” Print it out on a sheet of paper, making sure it looks like a serious quiz. Hand it out to your classmates when the teacher isn’t looking, and try to act as if you’re completely innocent. Watch as panic spreads across the room as they try to answer the impossible questions. The more serious they take it, the funnier it will be. After a few moments of confusion, reveal the prank and let everyone laugh about the absurdity of it all.

Sticky Note Overload

Cover every inch of your friend’s desk, locker, or chair with sticky notes. The goal is to completely cover all their personal items, and the more notes, the better. You can even wrap their textbooks, notebooks, or pens in sticky notes so they can’t find anything. If you want to take it to the next level, cover their locker from top to bottom, or even put sticky notes inside their textbooks. When they walk into the room or open their locker and are greeted by a sea of colorful sticky notes, their expression will be priceless, and the whole class will enjoy watching their reaction.

Classroom Switcheroo

Sneak into your friend’s bag or locker before class and swap their textbooks or notebooks with completely unrelated ones. For instance, replace a math book with a cookbook, or a history book with a poetry book. You can also replace pens or pencils with random objects, like candy or even small toys. When your friend opens their bag or desk to get their supplies, they’ll be confused as to why they have the wrong books. It will take them a moment to realize it’s a prank, and their reaction will make the whole class laugh.

The Whoopee Cushion Classic

Place a whoopee cushion under the chair of your friend or teacher when they’re not looking. You can do this in class, during lunch, or even in the teacher’s lounge for extra fun. When they sit down, the whoopee cushion will make the unmistakable sound of flatulence. Try to act casual as if nothing’s happened, but watch as everyone around you laughs. This classic prank is timeless, and the reaction you get never gets old.

The “Spilled Coffee” Disaster

Make a realistic-looking fake coffee spill using glue and brown food coloring or buy one online. Place the fake spill on your friend’s desk or chair in a way that it looks as though coffee has been spilled everywhere. Make sure it looks convincing—spread it out over their books, papers, and anything else they might have on their desk. When they walk in and see the mess, they’ll panic and try to figure out how to clean it up, only to realize that it’s not real at all. The relief and laughter that follow when they find out it’s a prank will be totally worth it.


April Fools’ Pranks for Husband

Parking ticket prank

Shaving Cream on the Toilet Seat

Apply a generous amount of shaving cream to the toilet seat when your husband isn’t around. Make sure the cream is spread evenly so it’s not immediately noticeable. When he goes to sit down, he’ll be in for a slippery surprise, not realizing what’s going on until he feels the squish. His confused and amused reaction will make this prank both harmless and hilarious. Once he realizes it’s all just for fun, you’ll both have a good laugh.

Fake Parking Ticket

Print out a fake parking ticket with an absurd charge and place it on your husband’s car. When he finds the ticket, he’ll likely panic for a moment, thinking he’s in trouble for something he didn’t even know about. Watch his face as he examines the ticket, wondering how he could have gotten fined. After a few moments of stress, you can reveal the prank and share a good laugh together. This one is especially fun if he has a strong reaction to the idea of paying a fine.

Frozen Toothbrush

Place your husband’s toothbrush in the freezer overnight. When he goes to brush his teeth the next morning, he’ll be puzzled as he tries to use the toothbrush, only to find it’s frozen solid. The confusion will build up as he wonders why the toothbrush isn’t working properly, and you can enjoy the moment before revealing the prank. This simple but effective prank will have him laughing once he figures it out.

Saran Wrap on the Door

Wrap a piece of saran wrap tightly across the doorway at head height, making sure it’s practically invisible. When your husband tries to walk through the door, he’ll walk right into the clear plastic wrap, leaving him momentarily startled and confused. The prank works especially well if he doesn’t notice the saran wrap until after he’s already hit it. It’s a simple setup, but it’s guaranteed to get a big laugh when he realizes he’s been pranked.

“Broken” Coffee Machine

Place a note on the coffee machine that says, “Out of Order” or “Broken” and watch your husband’s reaction as he tries to make his morning coffee. He’ll likely get frustrated, thinking something’s wrong with the machine. Let him spend a little time trying to troubleshoot before you reveal that it was all a prank, and the coffee machine is perfectly fine. This prank is especially funny if he’s a big coffee drinker and his morning routine is interrupted by the fake malfunction.

April Fools Pranks for Boyfriend

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Phone Language Switch

While your boyfriend isn’t looking, sneakily change the language settings on his phone to something he doesn’t understand—like Japanese, Arabic, or even Icelandic. Watch his confusion when he tries to use his phone and everything looks completely foreign. If he tries to send a text, it will be hilarious to see him struggle to find his usual apps or understand the new language. Wait for him to get frustrated and maybe even think something’s wrong with his phone, before revealing that it’s all just an April Fools’ prank!

Silly Outfit Surprise

Before your boyfriend wakes up, lay out a ridiculous outfit for him to wear. Pick out the most mismatched clothes you can find—think bright neon colors, clashing patterns, or even socks with sandals. You could go even further and add accessories like a funny hat or oversized sunglasses. When he opens his eyes and sees what you’ve laid out for him, his face will be priceless. Make sure to act casual as if everything is normal until he tries to put the outfit on. You’ll both end up laughing, and he’ll probably not let you forget it for a while!

Frozen Cereal

The night before April Fools’ Day, pour milk over your boyfriend’s favorite cereal and place the bowl in the freezer overnight. Make sure the milk fully covers the cereal so it freezes solid. In the morning, serve the frozen cereal as if it’s a normal breakfast. When he tries to dig in with his spoon, he’ll quickly realize that the cereal is frozen and impossible to eat. His confusion and frustration will be hilarious as he tries to figure out why he can’t get a bite. The prank will be even funnier when he realizes he’s been pranked!

The Fake Bug Prank

Place fake bugs in unexpected places around your boyfriend’s room or house. You could hide one in his shoes, wallet, or even on his pillow. The more realistic the bugs, the better—go for spiders, cockroaches, or other creepy-crawly insects. When he finds them, he’ll be startled and maybe even a little freaked out. Be prepared to watch him squirm in fear before he realizes the bugs are fake. The moment of relief when he knows it’s all part of the prank will make the whole thing worth it.

Frozen Drinks

Freeze your boyfriend’s favorite drink in an ice cube tray the night before April Fools’ Day. Whether it’s soda, juice, or iced coffee, pour the liquid into the tray and let it freeze overnight. In the morning, serve the drink with the frozen cubes inside, making it look like a regular beverage. When he tries to take a sip, he’ll be confused as the drink doesn’t seem to go down. He’ll realize he’s trying to drink ice and not the liquid he expected, and he’ll be amused by the clever prank!


Easy April Fools Pranks

Soap Prank

Soap That Won’t Lather

Take a bar of soap and coat it with a thin layer of clear nail polish. Make sure it’s completely covered and allow it to dry. When someone tries to use the soap, they’ll be confused when it won’t lather, no matter how hard they rub it under the water. It might take them a few tries to figure out what’s wrong, but when they do, the surprise will be hilarious. It’s a simple prank that works every time and is easy to pull off.

The Classic Plastic Wrap Over Toilet

Stretch plastic wrap tightly over the toilet seat in a way that it’s almost invisible. When someone goes to sit down, they’ll be surprised by the smooth, taut surface. The key to this prank is ensuring the plastic wrap is stretched tightly so it’s not immediately visible. It’s simple, quick to set up, and sure to get a laugh when they realize they’ve been pranked!

Shampoo That Won’t Wash Out

Place a small piece of clear tape over the opening of a shampoo bottle. When someone tries to use it, nothing will come out, no matter how hard they try. They’ll be confused as to why the shampoo bottle seems empty. After a few tries, they’ll start questioning the bottle before realizing that they’ve been pranked. The moment of realization is priceless!

Mouse Sensor Block

Place a small piece of tape over the sensor on someone’s computer mouse. When they go to use the mouse, it won’t work, and they’ll be completely baffled as to why. You can even sit nearby and watch them try to figure it out before revealing the tape. It’s a super easy and harmless prank that works on anyone who uses a mouse.

Swapped Sugar and Salt

Swap the sugar and salt containers in your kitchen, and wait for someone to add sugar to their coffee or cereal. Instead of sweet sugar, they’ll get a salty surprise. Their first sip or bite will be met with confusion as they wonder why it tastes so off. It’s a simple and effective prank that will leave them laughing when they realize the mix-up.


April Fools Pranks for Kids

April fools pranks for kids - toothpaste cookies

Invisible Ink Surprise

Write a hidden message using invisible ink and give it to your child to read. They’ll be totally confused as they try to decipher the message. When they can’t figure it out, reveal the trick by using heat or a special marker that makes the ink visible. They’ll be amazed at how it works, and the excitement will add to the fun of the prank!

Switching Snack Bags

Swap your child’s usual snack with something unexpected like carrots, grapes, or nuts. When they open the snack bag, they’ll be surprised to find something healthy instead of their usual chips or cookies. Watch their reaction as they try to figure out why they got a different snack, and enjoy the giggles when they realize it’s all in good fun!

Fake Toothpaste Swap

Replace the toothpaste in the tube with mayonnaise or icing. When your child tries to brush their teeth, they’ll be hit with a sticky, sweet surprise instead of the usual minty flavor. Be ready for their confused and slightly disgusted reaction as they realize they’ve been pranked.

Broken Toy Prank

Pretend that one of your child’s favorite toys is broken. Show them the “damage” but secretly fix it behind the scenes. When they start to get upset, reveal that the toy is perfectly fine, and enjoy their relief and laughter when they realize it was all just a harmless joke.

Candy That’s Actually Soap

Make soap shaped like candy or another favorite treat. When your child tries to eat it, they’ll get a soapy taste instead of a sweet treat. Watch their confused expression as they realize they’ve just bitten into a piece of soap, and be ready for their giggles as they figure it out!


Funny Pranks at Home

April fools prank toilet seat wrap

Balloon Avalanche

Tape a large plastic bag or trash bag filled with balloons above a door. When someone opens the door, the balloons will fall down on them in a hilarious avalanche of color. The surprise will catch them off guard, and they’ll be covered in balloons in no time. It’s a fun prank that guarantees a good laugh, and it’s easy to set up!

Fake “Broken” TV Screen

Download a realistic-looking cracked screen image and set it as the wallpaper on your TV. When someone turns the TV on, they’ll be shocked to see a broken screen. Watch their panic unfold as they think the TV is ruined, only for you to reveal that it’s just a fake image and not a real broken screen. Their relief and laughter will make the prank a success.

The “Ghost” Doorbell

Record creepy ghost or eerie sounds and play them through your doorbell or home speaker system when someone rings the doorbell. The spooky noises will freak them out and make them wonder if something supernatural is going on. Keep them on edge until you reveal that it’s all part of the April Fools’ fun!


Funny Car Pranks Ideas

Car prank

Fake Car Scratch

Use a washable marker to draw a fake scratch on someone’s car. Make sure it looks realistic enough to get them worried, but not permanent enough to cause any damage. Watch as they freak out, thinking they’ve scratched their car, before revealing it’s just a harmless prank.

Car Alarm Prank

Set off a car alarm remotely using the key fob or manually, and watch the confusion unfold. Your target will be startled, trying to figure out what’s wrong with their car, but it’s all part of the prank. Their confusion will be amusing until you reveal the joke!

Saran Wrap Over the Car

Wrap someone’s entire car in saran wrap, making sure every part of the car is covered. This prank takes some time, but the reaction when they discover their car is completely wrapped up will be priceless. They’ll have to spend time unwrapping it, and you’ll have a good laugh watching them!

Fake “Flat Tire”

Place a fake flat tire sign on someone’s car while they’re away. When they return and see the sign, they’ll think they have a flat tire. Watch their reaction as they check the tires and realize it’s just a prank. It’s a harmless way to mess with someone’s day and get a good laugh.

The “Car Key” Swap

Swap your friend’s car keys with a set of identical-looking keys that don’t actually work in their car. Watch them struggle to figure out why they can’t unlock their car. Their confusion will turn into laughter once they realize they’ve been pranked!


April Fools Pranks for Neighbors

Pizza Delivery prank

Fake Delivery

Create a package or oversized object “delivery” and have it show up at your neighbor’s house. Make sure the item is comically ridiculous, like a giant inflatable flamingo or a large cardboard cutout. When they open it, they’ll be completely confused, and their reaction will be priceless!

Reverse Door Mat

Switch your neighbor’s doormat with one that’s upside down or a completely different mat. When they go to wipe their feet, they’ll be baffled by the oddity of the situation. Watch them try to figure out why their doormat is “wrong” before you reveal the prank!

Random Notes

Leave a series of cryptic, funny notes on your neighbor’s door or mailbox. Notes like “The squirrels are watching you” or “We know what you did last summer” will get them curious about who’s behind the mysterious messages. The suspense and confusion will make this prank a hit!

Fake Garden Gnomes

Place a series of funny garden gnomes in your neighbor’s yard, positioned in strange or funny ways. You can make them appear like they’re watching the window or peeking around the corner. When your neighbor notices, they’ll be both confused and amused by the sight of these strange gnomes.

The “Out of Order” Sign on the Door

Place a fake “Out of Order” sign on your neighbor’s front door or mailbox. They’ll be confused about why their door is “broken” or why they can’t access their mailbox. Once they realize it’s a prank, you’ll both get a good laugh from the harmless joke!

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