Day Guide for Tuesday November 16th 2021 What are the holidays on November 16th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday November 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 November 16th 2021

Regional

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (regional): Sint Eustatius Flag Day

Commemorates the date in 1776 when Statia became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States of America

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

A work-free day in Anambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.

North Korea: Mother's Day

Commemorates the date of a speech North Korea's first leader Kim Il Sung made about the role of mothers in 1961.

Observances on November 16th 2021

United Nations: International Day for Tolerance 

On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.

USA: National Button Day

If you have Koumpounophobia, this isn't the holiday for you. Koumpounophobia is the fear of buttons!

USA: National Fast Food Day

Celebrate National Fast Food Day with savory treats and indulge in the convenience, innovation, and flavors that define America's food culture.

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General Information for November 16th 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 320 of 2021
45 days left in 2021
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1988 – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence.
1945 - UNESCO is founded.
1532 - Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.
1272 – While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne.