Day Guide for Monday August 16th 2027 What are the holidays on August 16th 2027?

This is our day guide for Monday August 16th 2027 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 2027

International: Assumption Day

The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Argentina: San Martin's Day

San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day

Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

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 1960

Regional

India (regional): De jure Transfer Day

On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

Sri Lanka: Nikini Full Moon Poya

Marks the retreat of the Bhikkhus following the Buddha's death, commemorated by a period of fasting and of retreat for the monastic communities

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day

Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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General Information for August 16th 2027
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 228 of 2027
137 days left in 2027
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1987 - Northwest Airlines Flight 255 a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 crashes after take off in Detroit, Michigan, killing 154 of the 155 on board, plus two people on the ground.
1930 - The first colour sound cartoon, Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks.
1913 - Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.
1913 - Tohoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.