Day Guide for Friday August 16th 2019

This is our day guide for Friday August 16th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2019.

Holidays on August 16th 2019

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

Nepal (regional): Gaijatra. This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

Public sector only

Romania: St Mary's Day Holiday. Public sector employees in Romania will have a four-day break, after the government decided that Friday August 16th would be a non-working day in public institutions.

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.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day. Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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Observances on August 16th 2019

  • USA: National Airborne Day
  • USA: National Roller Coaster Day
  • USA: National Rum Day
  • USA: National Tell a Joke Day
  • USA: National Men's Grooming Day

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