This is our day guide for Friday June 16th 2023 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 June 16th 2023
International: Sovereign’s Birthday
Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.
International: Juneteenth (in lieu)
Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston
South Africa: Youth Day
Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976Observances on June 16th 2023
United Nations: International Day of Family Remittances
The day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrant workers to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home.
USA: National Fudge Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fudge Day
Botswana: International Day of the African Child
An awareness day for the situation of children in African, and on the need for continuing improvement in education.
International: National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.
International: World Refill Day
Join the reuse revolution this World Refill Day on June 16th! Discover how you can be part of the solution to plastic pollution and help create a more sustainable future.
New Zealand: National Pink Shirt Day
Learn the inspiring story behind National Pink Shirt Day, a global anti-bullying movement that started in Canada and spread to New Zealand, promoting kindness and inclusivity.June 15th 2023 | Go to Today | June 17th 2023
| Choose a Day |
|---|
| General Information for June 16th 2023 | |
|---|---|
| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 167 of 2023 | |
| 198 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 24 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - Richard O'Brien's Musical The Rocky Horror Show opens at The Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London. | |
| 1965 - A five-hour teach-in takes place inside and on the steps of the Pentagon. | |
| 1953 - Ian Mosley, drummer with the rock band Marillion, is born. | |
| 1779 - Sir Charles Hardy leaves the Isle of Wight to face The Spanish Armada. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Friday.