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 1960Regional
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.August 15th 2025 | Go to Today | August 17th 2025
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| General Information for August 16th 2025 | |
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| 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 | |
| 2010 - China Overtakes Japan as world's second-largest economy | |
| 1987 - Northwest Airlines Flight 255 a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 crashes after take off in Detroit, Michigan, killing 154 of the 155 on board, plus two people on the ground. | |
| 1961 - Ringo Starr joins The Beatles. | |
| 1896 - Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off a gold rush. |
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