Day Guide for Saturday September 16th 2023 What are the holidays on September 16th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday September 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 September 16th 2023

Regional

India (regional): Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev

Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath credited with uniting Assam.

Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Reza

Imam Reza was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and the eighth Shi'ite Imam

Israel: Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendar

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

Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas

Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573

Mexico: Independence Day

Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810

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 nation

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General Information for September 16th 2023
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 259 of 2023
106 days left in 2023
Week 37 of the year
On this Day in History
1987 - The Montreal Protocol is signed to protect the ozone layer from depletion caused by atmospheric pollution.
1980 - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines join the United Nations.
1975 - Papua New Guinea gains its independence from Australia.
1920 - The Wall Street bombing: a bomb in a horse wagon explodes in front of the J. P. Morgan building in New York City - 38 are killed and 400 injured.