Day Guide for Thursday August 16th 2018

This is our day guide for Thursday August 16th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2018.

Holidays on August 16th 2018

Dominican Republic: Restoration Day. Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in Independence

Gabon: Independence Day Holiday. First day of holidays to mark independence from France in 1960

Regional

India (regional): De jure Transfer Day. On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday. Governor Okorocha of Imo State has declared August 15 and 16 work-free days to enable residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter's Cards.

Public sector only

Romania: St. Mary's Day Holiday. Non-working days in public institutions to create a long weekend

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha Holiday. Public sector only

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.

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There are no observances today.

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