This is our day guide for Thursday September 15th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on September 15th 2016
International: Eid Al Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
International: Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrating the harvest in Chinese culture. It is also known as the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival.
Costa Rica: Independence Day
Local celebrations, national pride and a spirit of community mark Costa Rica’s Independence Day. One of the year’s most important holidays, Costa Rica celebrates its freedom from colonial Spain with peaceful festivities and historic traditions.
El Salvador: Independence Day
Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821
Honduras: Independence Day
Commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821Regional
India (regional): Third Onam
Third day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival
Slovakia: Day of Our Lady of Sorrows
The Patron saint of Slovakia is the Blessed Virgin Mary
South Korea: Harvest Festival
Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival is one of Korea's most cherished holidaysRegional
Spain (regional): Lady of Aparecida
Honours the Virgin Mary, Cantabria's patron saint through a statue that was found at the start of the 17th century.Go to Today | September 16th 2016
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| General Information for September 15th 2016 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 259 of 2016 | |
| 107 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 37 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1981 - The Pacific island of Vanuatu becomes a member of the United Nations. | |
| 1835 - HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin aboard, reaches the Galápagos Islands. The ship lands at Chatham or San Cristobal, the easternmost of the archipelago. | |
| 1821 - Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica jointly declare independence from Spain. | |
| 921 - At Tetin, Saint Ludmila is murdered at the command of her daughter-in-law. |
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