This is our day guide for Friday September 16th 2022 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 2022
Chile: Independence Day (in lieu)
On September 18th 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The Spanish had ruled Chile since the middle of the Sixteenth Century
El Salvador: Independence Day (bridge day)
Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821
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 1810Public sector only
Nicaragua: Nicaragua Public Sector Holiday
Paid Holidays for the public sector to create a week of holidays around the National Day.
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 nationSeptember 15th 2022 | Go to Today | September 17th 2022
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| General Information for September 16th 2022 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 259 of 2022 | |
| 106 days left in 2022 | |
| Week 37 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. | |
| 1975 - The Cape Verde Islands, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe join the United Nations. | |
| 1963 - Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country. | |
| 1945 - World War II: The surrender of the Japanese troops in Hong Kong is accepted by Royal Navy Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt. |
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