Day Guide for Saturday December 16th 2023

This is our day guide for Saturday December 16th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 350 of 2023.

Holidays on December 16th 2023

Bahrain: National Day. Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961.
Bangladesh: Victory Day. Commemorates the surrender of the Pakistani army to the Mukti Bahini

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India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong. An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.
Kazakhstan: Independence Day. Kazakhstan Independence Day marks the independence of Kazakhstan on December 16th 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
South Africa: Day of Reconciliation. The Day of Reconciliation aims to to foster reconciliation between different racial groups in South Africa

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Observances on December 16th 2023

  • USA: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
  • USA: National Chocolate-covered Anything Day
  • USA: National Wreaths Across America Day
  • Mexico: Las Posadas
  • India: Vijay Diwas

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