Day Guide for Wednesday December 16th 2020 What are the holidays on December 16th 2020?

This is our day guide for Wednesday December 16th 2020 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 December 16th 2020

Bahrain: National Day

Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961.

Bangladesh: Victory Day

Commemorates the surrender of the Pakistani army to the Mukti Bahini

Regional

India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong

An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

Kazakhstan: Independence Day

Kazakhstan Independence Day marks the independence of Kazakhstan on December 16th 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

South Africa: Day of Reconciliation

The Day of Reconciliation aims to to foster reconciliation between different racial groups in South Africa

Observances on December 16th 2020

USA: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Barbie and Barney Backlash Day

USA: National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

Mexico: Las Posadas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Las Posadas in Mexico.

India: Vijay Diwas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vijay Diwas in India.

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General Information for December 16th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 351 of 2020
15 days left in 2020
Week 51 of the year
On this Day in History
1968 - Second Vatican Council: Official revocation of the Edict of Expulsion of Jews from Spain.
1907 – The American Great White Fleet begins its circumnavigation of the world.
1811 - A huge earthquake rocks New Madrid, Missouri.
1575 - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 8.5 strikes Valdivia, Chile.