Day Guide for Saturday August 16th 2025 What are the holidays on August 16th 2025?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 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 August 16th 2025

International: Janmashtami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

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.

Nepal: Gaura Festival

During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.

Observances on August 16th 2025

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: National Honey Bee Day

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

International: International Geocaching Day

This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August

Ireland: National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

International: World Day of Homeless Animals

International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.

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General Information for August 16th 2025
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2025
137 days left in 2025
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1942 - World War II: The two-person crew of the U.S. naval blimp L-8 disappears without a trace on a routine anti-submarine patrol over the Pacific Ocean. The blimp drifts without her crew and crash-lands in Daly City, California.
1913 - Tohoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
1896 - Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off a gold rush.
1888 - TE Lawrence, who would gain fame as 'Lawrence of Arabia', is born in Wales.