Day Guide for Monday September 16th 2019 What are the holidays on September 16th 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday September 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 September 16th 2019

Armenia: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Celebrates the return of the Holy Cross to Jerusalem following its capture by the Persians

Japan: Respect for the Aged Day

Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community

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

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

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Bettagsmontag

In Bern, Neuchâtel and Vaud, the Monday after 3rd Sunday in September is a holiday known as Bettagsmontag

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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General Information for September 16th 2019
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 259 of 2019
106 days left in 2019
Week 38 of the year
On this Day in History
1992 - Black Wednesday: the Pound Sterling is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and is forced to devalue against the German mark.
1987 - The Montreal Protocol is signed to protect the ozone layer from depletion caused by atmospheric pollution.
1963 - Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country.
1812 - The Fire of Moscow begins shortly after midnight and destroys three quarters of the city days later.