Day Guide for Friday August 16th 2024 What are the holidays on August 16th 2024?

This is our day guide for Friday August 16th 2024 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 2024

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.

Public sector only

Romania: Public Sector Holiday

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Statehood Day

Commemorates the anniversary of the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959

Observances on August 16th 2024

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.

USA: Hawaiian Shirt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Hawaiian Shirt Day

USA: National Men's Grooming Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Men's Grooming Day.

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General Information for August 16th 2024
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 229 of 2024
137 days left in 2024
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level.
1977 - The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley is found dead in his Graceland mansion.
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.
1 BC - Wang Mang consolidates his power and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the day prior, had no heirs.