This is our day guide for Tuesday April 16th 2019 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 April 16th 2019
Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday
On the third day of New Year celebrations Buddhists wash and clean statues of Lord Buddha with scented waterPublic sector only
Costa Rica: Holy Week Holiday
Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourismPublic sector only
Honduras: Holy Week Holiday
Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourismRegional
India (regional): Bohag Bihu Holiday
Third day of holidays for the Assamese New Year
Lao: Lao New Year Holiday
Third day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year
Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday
Fourth day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year
Thailand: Songkran
Festivities conclude on the fourth day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New YearPublic sector only
USA (regional): Emancipation Day
Washington DC Only. Weekday closest to April 16th. marks the abolition of slavery in the District of ColumbiaPublic sector only
Uruguay: Bank Holiday
Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in UruguayPublic sector only
Venezuela: Holy Week Holiday
Public sector holiday in the run up to EasterApril 15th 2019 | Go to Today | April 17th 2019
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| General Information for April 16th 2019 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 106 of 2019 | |
| 259 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 16 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2003 - The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens, admitting ten new member states to the European Union. | |
| 1939 - Most revered British female vocalist of the 1960s Dusty Springfield is born in London. | |
| 1867 - Wilbur Wright is born. With his younger brother, Wright becomes one half of the most famous aviation duo in history. | |
| Every year - Feast day of Saint Drogo, the Patron Saint of the really ugly. |
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