Day Guide for Friday August 16th 2019 What are the holidays on August 16th 2019?

This is our day guide for Friday August 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 August 16th 2019

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.

Regional

Nepal (regional): Gaijatra

This is a Hindu festival that honours those who have died during the past year.

Public sector only

Romania: St Mary's Day Holiday

Public sector employees in Romania will have a four-day break, after the government decided that Friday August 16th would be a non-working day in public institutions.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day

Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

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General Information for August 16th 2019
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2019
137 days left in 2019
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1964 - Vietnam War: A coup d'état replaces Duong Van Minh with General Nguy?n Khánh as President of South Vietnam. A new constitution is established with aid from the U.S. Embassy.
1962 - Eight years after the remaining French India territories were handed to India, the ratifications of the treaty are exchanged to make the transfer official.
1954 - The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1929 - The 1929 Palestine riots break out in Mandatory Palestine between Palestinian Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed.