Day Guide for Wednesday February 16th 2022

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 16th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 47 of 2022.

Holidays on February 16th 2022

Regional

India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

Regional

India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas. Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

Lithuania: Restoration of the State Day. The Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by the Council of Lithuania on February 16th 1918, proclaiming the restoration of an independent State of Lithuania

North Korea: Tree Planting Day. This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

North Korea: Birth Day of Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong-il was born on February 16th 1941 and was the leader of North Korea, from 1994 until 2011

Serbia: Sovereignty Day Holiday. Second Day of holidays for Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya. Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival. Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Thailand: Makha Bucha. Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Uganda: Archbishop Janani Luwum Day. A public holiday in honour of former Archbishop Janani Luwum who was killed in 1977

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Observances on February 16th 2022

USA: National Almond Day
USA: National do a Grouch a Favor Day
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
China: Lantern Festival
International: Kyoto Protocol Day
International: National Buna Day

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