Day Guide for Wednesday August 16th 2023 What are the holidays on August 16th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday August 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 August 16th 2023

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Australia (regional): Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

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

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India (regional): Parsi New Year

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

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India (regional): De jure Transfer Day

On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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General Information for August 16th 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2023
137 days left in 2023
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Eight years after the remaining French India territories were handed to India, the ratifications of the treaty are exchanged to make the transfer official.
1930 - The first British Empire Games were opened in Hamilton, Ontario by the Governor General of Canada, the Viscount Willingdon.
1913 - Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.
1891 - The Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.