Day Guide for Monday August 16th 2021

This is our day guide for Monday August 16th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2021.

Holidays on August 16th 2021

International: Assumption Day (in lieu). The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
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

India (regional): Parsi New Year. Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD
Myanmar: Public Holiday. Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.
South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu). Becomes an alternative holiday under the government's alternative statutory holiday program.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 16th 2021

  • USA: National Airborne Day
  • USA: National Roller Coaster Day
  • USA: National Rum Day
  • USA: National Tell a Joke Day

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