This is our day guide for Monday September 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 September 16th 2024
International: Maulud Nabi
Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendarNot a Public Holiday
Armenia: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Celebrates the return of the Holy Cross to Jerusalem following its capture by the Persians
China: Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrating the harvest in Chinese culture. It is also known as the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival.Regional
India (regional): Third Onam
Third day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festival
Japan: Respect for the Aged Day
Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community
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 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
South Korea: Harvest Festival Holiday
Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival is one of Korea's most cherished holidaysRegional
Switzerland (regional): Bettagsmontag
In Bern, Neuchâtel and Vaud, the Monday after 3rd Sunday in September is a holiday known as BettagsmontagNot a Public Holiday
Venezuela: Virgin of Coromoto
Commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to local indigenous tribes near Guanare in the 16th century.September 15th 2024 | Go to Today | September 17th 2024
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| General Information for September 16th 2024 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 260 of 2024 | |
| 106 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 38 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. | |
| 1975 - Papua New Guinea gains its independence from Australia. | |
| 1945 - World War II: The surrender of the Japanese troops in Hong Kong is accepted by Royal Navy Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt. | |
| 1908 - The General Motors Corporation is founded. |
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