Day Guide for Wednesday September 16th 2026 What are the holidays on September 16th 2026?

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 nation

Not a Public Holiday

Venezuela: Virgin of Coromoto

Commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to local indigenous tribes near Guanare in the 16th century.

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General Information for September 16th 2026
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.
1812 - The Fire of Moscow begins shortly after midnight and destroys three quarters of the city days later.
1810 - With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain.