Day Guide for Wednesday September 16th 2026

This is our day guide for Wednesday September 16th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 259 of 2026.

Holidays on September 16th 2026

Regional

India (regional): Day following Nuakhai. Nuakhai is an agricultural festival observed by people of western Odisha to welcome the new rice of the season
Libya: Martyrs' Day. Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule on the date of the execution of a notable resistance fighter.
Malaysia: Malaysia Day. In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Mauritius: Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
Mexico: Independence Day. Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810
Papua New Guinea: Independence Day. Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975
Saint Kitts and Nevis: National Heroes Day. Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nation

Not a Public Holiday

Venezuela: Virgin of Coromoto. Commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to local indigenous tribes near Guanare in the 16th century.

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Observances on September 16th 2026

  • USA: Anne Bradstreet Day
  • United Nations: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 
  • USA: Mayflower Day
  • USA: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
  • United Kingdom: National Guacamole Day
  • USA: National Guacamole Day
  • USA: World Play-Doh Day
  • USA: National Step Family Day
  • USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
  • United Nations: International Interventional Cardiology Day

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