April Fools’ Day is an exciting time of year when everyone is ready to laugh, get a little creative, and surprise coworkers with harmless pranks. It’s a great way to boost morale, lighten the atmosphere, and enjoy some laughs at work. Whether you’re in an office environment, remote, or hybrid setting, April Fools’ Day presents endless opportunities for pranks. However, finding the perfect joke that is funny yet professional can be tricky. To help you get the office laughing without crossing any lines, here are 48 funny April Fools’ Day jokes and pranks to try out in 2025.
48 Hilarious April Fools’ Day Jokes for the Office in 2025
1. The Frozen Desktop
Cover your coworker’s computer mouse with a piece of tape, and watch them try to figure out why it’s not working. For extra fun, take a screenshot of their desktop and set it as their wallpaper, so they think their computer has frozen.
2. Keyboard Confusion
Switch the keys on a coworker’s keyboard. Make sure the letters are mixed up enough to confuse them but not so much that they can’t eventually figure it out.
3. The Phantom Phone Call
Change your coworker’s ringtone to something completely bizarre like a baby crying or a car alarm, and then wait for the confusion when their phone rings.
4. The Mysterious Email
Send a blank email with the subject line “Do you want to know a secret?” and just leave it there. Make sure they have no idea who sent it.
5. The Mouse Trap
Place a small piece of clear tape over the sensor of their mouse, making it appear like their mouse is malfunctioning.
6. Remote Control Chaos
If your coworker uses a TV or projector for presentations, use a universal remote to change the channel or volume without them realizing what’s happening.
7. Fake Bug Invasion
Place a fake plastic bug (like a spider or cockroach) on their desk, and watch them jump when they see it.
8. Sticky Note Frenzy
Cover your coworker’s desk or office with sticky notes. You can either cover every surface or just leave a note with a funny message.
9. The Cling Film Desk
Wrap your coworker’s desk with clear cling film so they can’t see or touch anything. Make sure to leave a note or a small sign saying, “Happy April Fools’ Day!”
10. Fake Coffee Spill
Place a fake coffee spill (use brown-colored liquid and a fake spill kit) on their desk. Watch as they panic before realizing it’s just a prank.
11. Chair Swap
If you know your coworker is a creature of habit, swap their office chair with one that’s obviously uncomfortable or different.
12. Voice Assistant Chaos
Change the voice settings on their smartphone assistant to a different language or accent.
13. The Autocorrect Prank
Change their phone or computer’s autocorrect settings so common words like “thanks” or “hello” get replaced with silly or random words.
14. The Fax Machine Joke
Send a ridiculous “urgent” fax to your coworker’s fax machine, filled with completely nonsensical information.
15. The “Meeting” Invitation
Create a fake meeting invite for an absurdly irrelevant topic like “How to Speak Fluent Dolphin” or “Advanced Techniques in Paperclip Art.”
16. The Fake Website
Create a fake website or document related to the office and ask your coworker to look at it, only for them to realize it’s completely absurd or meaningless.
17. The “You’ve Been Upgraded” Email
Send an email telling your coworker that they’ve been upgraded to a “premium” version of a software or tool they regularly use, with all sorts of fake benefits and perks.
18. The Email Signature Switch
Change your coworker’s email signature to something funny or absurd, like “World’s Best Office Prankster” or a completely made-up title.
19. The Soap That Won’t Lather
Cover a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it won’t lather. Watch as your coworker struggles to clean their hands.
20. Fake Voice Messages
Record a ridiculous or over-the-top voicemail pretending to be someone important at the company or a fake client who urgently needs to speak with them.
21. The Fake Alarm
Set a coworker’s phone alarm to go off in the middle of the meeting, but make sure it’s set to an absurd sound or song.
22. Mystery Food Swap
Switch your coworker’s lunch with something completely unexpected, like swapping their sandwich with a completely random selection of fruits or desserts.
23. Water Bottle Prank
Fill your coworker’s water bottle with a jelly-like substance or a harmless but hilarious color and wait for their reaction when they try to drink it.
24. The Mystery Cup
Place an empty cup upside down on their desk. Underneath, leave a funny note or message.
25. The “Free Office Supplies” Sign
Post a fake “Free Office Supplies” sign on a bulletin board with items like empty pens, broken staplers, or useless things for people to take.
26. The Hidden Mouse
Take your coworker’s mouse and hide it in an unexpected place—like a drawer, under their desk, or in another coworker’s office.
27. The Cookie Swap
Replace the filling of an Oreo cookie with toothpaste, and then offer it to your coworkers.
28. Paperclip Necklace
Turn paperclips into a “fashionable” necklace, and wear it proudly around the office to see how long it takes for others to ask about it.
29. The “New Software Update”
Send out a fake email announcing a “mandatory software update” that involves absurd or unnecessary steps, like “running around the office for 10 minutes.”
30. The Calendar Switch
Put a fake “holiday” on the office calendar, like “International Napping Day” or “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day,” and see how long it takes for people to catch on.
31. The USB Stick Mishap
Leave a USB stick plugged into a coworker’s computer with a file titled “VERY IMPORTANT,” but when they open it, it’s just a funny photo or message.
32. Fake Printer Jam
Tape a note onto the office printer that says, “Printer jam detected. Press button 24 times to clear.” Watch as people frantically press the button.
33. The Voice Changer
Install a voice-changing app on your coworker’s computer, and then use it during a meeting or while chatting with them.
34. Fake Power Outage
Send out a company-wide message saying the office will be closed for an hour due to a “power outage,” then enjoy the confusion as everyone prepares to leave early.
35. The Elevator Trap
Place a fake “Out of Order” sign on the office elevator. Watch as your coworkers either miss the sign or panic when they can’t use it.
36. The Endless Paper Trail
Leave a trail of paper leading to nowhere—either on the floor or up the stairs—and watch your coworker follow it in confusion.
37. Mouse Pointer Switch
Change your coworker’s mouse pointer to a different shape or image, so they think it’s malfunctioning.
38. The “Special” Coffee
Switch the regular coffee with decaf or a strange blend, and see how long it takes for your coworkers to notice something is off.
39. Sticky Note on the Phone
Put a sticky note on the phone receiver, asking them to read it aloud when they pick it up. The note will say something ridiculous like, “Tell me about your most recent vacation to Mars.”
40. The Pretend Job Offer
Send an email from a fake company offering your coworker a job promotion, only to reveal it’s a prank at the end of the message.
41. The Fake Office Survey
Send out a fake office-wide survey that includes completely random or absurd questions, such as “Do you prefer coffee with a side of mashed potatoes?”
42. Office Chair Switch
Swap your coworker’s office chair for a completely different style or one that’s clearly uncomfortable.
43. Invisible Ink Notes
Leave a note written in invisible ink on their desk, and let them try to figure out how to read it.
44. The Missing Pen
Steal their pen and replace it with a completely different one that’s awkward to use or write with, then enjoy watching them search for it.
45. Fake Plant Invasion
Place an abundance of fake plants in your coworker’s office or cubicle, so it looks like their desk has been taken over by foliage.
46. The Fake Phone Upgrade
Announce to your team that all phones have received a new upgrade and offer them “instructions” that involve ridiculous or impossible steps.
47. The Surprise Snack
Leave a bowl of candy or snacks on your coworker’s desk that are filled with fake insects or other inedible but harmless items.
48. The Odd Meeting Room
Schedule a meeting in an imaginary room or one that doesn’t exist, and watch as coworkers show up and wonder where the meeting is happening.
Conclusion
April Fools’ Day can bring plenty of laughter to the office if you know how to execute your pranks well. Remember to keep your pranks light-hearted and harmless, ensuring everyone has a good time without causing stress or confusion. These 48 jokes and pranks will certainly keep the office atmosphere lively and full of fun throughout the day. Keep the spirit of the holiday intact by spreading laughter, not frustration, and enjoy the best April Fools’ Day yet!
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