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 | |
| 1954 - The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published. | |
| 1930 - The first colour sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks. | |
| 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. |
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