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.Observances on August 16th 2026
USA: National Airborne Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day
USA: National Roller Coaster Day
National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.
USA: National Rum Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rum Day
USA: National Tell a Joke Day
Telling a joke today is a serious matter.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 | |
| 1977 - The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley is found dead in his Graceland mansion. | |
| 1974 - Punk Rock pioneers The Ramones play their first show in a local New York club named CBGB. | |
| 1972 - In an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt, the Royal Moroccan Air Force fires upon Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he is traveling back to Rabat. | |
| 1930 - The first colour sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks. |
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