Day Guide for Wednesday April 16th 2025 What are the holidays on April 16th 2025?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 16th 2025 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 April 16th 2025

Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday

On the third day of New Year celebrations Buddhists wash and clean statues of Lord Buddha with scented water

Public sector only

Costa Rica: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism

Public sector only

Honduras: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism

Regional

India (regional): Bohag Bihu Holiday

Third day of holidays for the Assamese New Year

Lao: Lao New Year Holiday

Fourth day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year

Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday

Fourth day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year

Thailand: Songkran

Festivities continue on the fourth day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year

Public sector only

USA (regional): Emancipation Day

Washington DC Only. Weekday closest to April 16th. marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia

Public sector only

Uruguay: Bank Holiday

Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay

Public sector only

Venezuela: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector holiday in the run up to Easter

Observances on April 16th 2025

Denmark: Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

USA: National Eggs Benedict Day

Eggs Benedict has become a classic American breakfast dish enjoyed by many people around the world.

USA: National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning..

International: World Voice Day

The voice is a crucial tool not only in education but also in the daily work for about 30% of the entire working population.

International: Banana Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Banana Day.

USA: National Librarian Day

Celebrate National Librarian Day and the impact of these knowledge custodians in our lives, fostering learning and literacy for all.

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General Information for April 16th 2025
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 106 of 2025
259 days left in 2025
Week 16 of the year
On this Day in History
1972 - Apollo 16 is launched.
1924 - The Presbytery of Phoenix of the Presbyterain Church meets in session - a stage in the Americanisation of the Pima Nation.
1918 - Spike Milligan, Irish comedian, is born (d. 2002).
1867 - Wilbur Wright is born. With his younger brother, Wright becomes one half of the most famous aviation duo in history.