Day Guide for Monday August 16th 2021 What are the holidays on August 16th 2021?

This is our day guide for Monday August 16th 2021 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 2021

International: Assumption Day (in lieu)

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Argentina: San Martin's Day

San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day

Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

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

India (regional): Parsi New Year

Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD

Myanmar: Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu)

Becomes an alternative holiday under the government's alternative statutory holiday program.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

Observances on August 16th 2021

USA: National Airborne Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day

USA: National Roller Coaster Day

National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.

USA: National Rum Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rum Day

USA: National Tell a Joke Day

Telling a joke today is a serious matter.

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General Information for August 16th 2021
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2021
137 days left in 2021
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1989 - A solar flare from the Sun creates a geomagnetic storm that affects micro chips, leading to a halt of all trading on Toronto's stock market.
1960 - Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft.
1945 - Puyi, the last Chinese emperor and ruler of Manchukuo, is captured by Soviet troops.
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.