Day Guide for Thursday October 16th 2025 What are the holidays on October 16th 2025?

This is our day guide for Thursday October 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 October 16th 2025

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Observances on October 16th 2025

USA: National Boss’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day)

USA: Department Store Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Department Store Day

USA: Global Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day

USA: National Dictionary Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dictionary Day

USA: National Liqueur Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Liqueur Day

United Nations: World Food Day

Promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.

USA: Get to Know Your Customers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Get to Know Your Customers Day

USA: National Get Smart About Credit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Smart About Credit Day

International: International ShakeOut Day

Participating in this annual event is an important way to be ready to survive the big quake.

International: World Bread Day

World Bread Day is celebrated on Oct 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

USA: National Feral Cat Day

Celebrate National Feral Cat Day on October 16th by supporting humane care and management of feral cats through education and action.

United Kingdom: Restart a Heart Day

Learn about Restart a Heart Day and find out how you can learn CPR, locate defibrillators, and potentially save a life.

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General Information for October 16th 2025
There are no public holidays today.
Day 289 of 2025
76 days left in 2025
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
1984 – Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1939 - World War II: First attack on British territory by the German Luftwaffe.
1781 - George Washington captures Yorktown, Virginia after the Siege of Yorktown.
690 – Empress Wu Zetian ascends to the throne of the Tang dynasty and proclaims herself ruler of the Chinese Empire.