Day Guide for Friday September 16th 2022

This is our day guide for Friday September 16th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 259 of 2022.

Holidays on September 16th 2022

Chile: Independence Day (in lieu). On September 18th 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The Spanish had ruled Chile since the middle of the Sixteenth Century

El Salvador: Independence Day (bridge day). Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821

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

Mexico: Independence Day. Commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain on September 16th 1810

Public sector only

Nicaragua: Nicaragua Public Sector Holiday. Paid Holidays for the public sector to create a week of holidays around the National Day.

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

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Observances on September 16th 2022

USA: Anne Bradstreet Day
United Nations: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
USA: Mayflower Day
USA: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
United Kingdom: National Guacamole Day
USA: World Play-Doh Day
USA: National Step Family Day
USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
USA: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
USA: National Trademen Day
International: Grenache Day
USA: National Guacamole Day

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