Day Guide for Saturday May 16th 2026 What are the holidays on May 16th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday May 16th 2026 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 May 16th 2026

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India (regional): Sikkim State Day

The Northeast Indian state of Sikkim joined the Indian union on May 16th 1975

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India (regional): Savitri Amavasya

A fasting day for married Hindu women who pray for their husbands to have a long life.

South Sudan: SPLA Day

Commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on May 16th 1983.

Observances on May 16th 2026

USA: Colorado Public Lands Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Colorado Public Lands Day

United Kingdom: F.A. Cup Final

Find out the date and history of the F.A. Cup Final

USA: National Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 to replace separate days recognizing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and Marines.

USA: National Learn to Swim Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Learn to Swim Day

United Kingdom: World Whisky Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Whisky Day

Ireland: National Famine Commemoration Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Famine Commemoration Day in Ireland.

United Nations: International Day of Living Together in Peace

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Living Together in Peace

USA: National Biographer’s Day

I saw a guy on a bench reading my biography... story of my life.

USA: National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

USA: National Love a Tree Day

Discover the beauty of National Love a Tree Day, celebrating the essential role trees play in our lives and environment on May 16th.

USA: National Piercing Day

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

USA: National Sea Monkey Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sea Monkey Day

United Kingdom: National Smile Month

National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.

USA: National Mimosa Day

While a mimosa is a favorite drink during summer brunches, this classic drink deserves a day of its own.

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General Information for May 16th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 136 of 2026
229 days left in 2026
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1953 - The actor Pierce Brosnan is born.
1948 - Judy Finnegan, one half of husband-and-wife television team Richard and Judy is born.
1929 - The first ever Academy Awards are held. The winners already know who they are.
1920 - Joan of Arc is canonised by Pope Benedict XV.