This is our day guide for Wednesday September 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 September 16th 2026
Regional
India (regional): Day following Nuakhai
Nuakhai is an agricultural festival observed by people of western Odisha to welcome the new rice of the season
Libya: Martyrs' Day
Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule on the date of the execution of a notable resistance fighter.
Malaysia: Malaysia Day
In 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, joined the Federation of Malaya
Mauritius: Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
Mexico: Independence Day
Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810
Papua New Guinea: Independence Day
Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975
Saint Kitts and Nevis: National Heroes Day
Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nationNot a Public Holiday
Venezuela: Virgin of Coromoto
Commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to local indigenous tribes near Guanare in the 16th century.September 15th 2026 | Go to Today | September 17th 2026
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| General Information for September 16th 2026 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 259 of 2026 | |
| 106 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1992 - Black Wednesday: the Pound Sterling is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and is forced to devalue against the German mark. | |
| 1975 - Papua New Guinea gains its independence from Australia. | |
| 1970 - King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule following the hijacking of four civilian airliners by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This results in the formation of the Black September Palestinian paramilitary unit. | |
| 1810 - With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. |
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