Day Guide for Thursday April 21st 2016

This is our day guide for Thursday April 21st 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 112 of 2016.

Holidays on April 21st 2016

Brazil: Tiradentes Day. Tiradentes Day in Brazil is a national holiday is celebrated annually on April 21st. It commemorates the execution of Brazilian national hero Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier on this day in 1792.

Iceland: First Day of Summer. Known in Icelandic as 'Sumardagurinn fyrsti', this holiday is an Icelandic flag day and marks the arrival of the first day of summer

Regional

India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday. Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countries

Sri Lanka: Bak Full Moon Poya. Celebrates Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka to make peace between two warring local chiefs, who were also uncle and nephew

Public sector only

USA (regional): San Jacinto Day. A key battle in 1836 in the war for independence from Mexico

Go to Today | April 22nd 2016

There are no observances today.

Menu