Day Guide for Saturday October 16th 2021 What are the holidays on October 16th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday October 16th 2021 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 October 16th 2021

Estonia: Ethnicity day

day dedicated to the Estonian unique language and cultural identity

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India (regional): Following day of Vijaya Dasami Holiday

Durga Puja is one of the largest Hindu festivals that involves worship of Goddess Durga symbolising power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

Observances on October 16th 2021

USA: Department Store Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Department Store Day

USA: Global Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day

USA: National Dictionary Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dictionary Day

USA: National Liqueur Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Liqueur Day

United Nations: World Food Day

Promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.

USA: National Sweetest Day

Be sweet on Sweetest Day and hand out out candy to honor this nearly 100 year old holiday.

United Kingdom: National Album Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Album Day.

International: World Bread Day

World Bread Day is celebrated on Oct 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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General Information for October 16th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 289 of 2021
76 days left in 2021
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1984 – Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis between the USA and Cuba begins.
1905 – The Partition of Bengal in India takes place.
1384 - Jadwiga is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman.