Day Guide for Saturday August 16th 2025

This is our day guide for Saturday August 16th 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 228 of 2025.

Holidays on August 16th 2025

International: Janmashtami. The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

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.

Nepal: Gaura Festival. During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

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Observances on August 16th 2025

USA: National Airborne Day
USA: National Roller Coaster Day
USA: National Rum Day
USA: National Tell a Joke Day
USA: National Honey Bee Day
International: International Geocaching Day
Ireland: National Heritage Week
International: World Day of Homeless Animals

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