This is our day guide for Sunday August 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 August 16th 2026
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.August 15th 2026 | Go to Today | August 17th 2026
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| General Information for August 16th 2026 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2026 | |
| 137 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2010 - China Overtakes Japan as world's second-largest economy | |
| 1929 - The 1929 Palestine riots break out in Mandatory Palestine between Palestinian Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed. | |
| 1513 - Battle of Guinegate (Battle of the Spurs): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat. | |
| 1 BC - Wang Mang consolidates his power and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the day prior, had no heirs. |
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