Day Guide for Wednesday February 16th 2022 What are the holidays on February 16th 2022?

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 16th 2022 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 February 16th 2022

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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

Observances on February 16th 2022

USA: National Almond Day

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

USA: National do a Grouch a Favor Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National do a Grouch a Favor Day

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.

International: Kyoto Protocol Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kyoto Protocol Day.

International: National Buna Day

Celebrates a special traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony called the Buna ceremony.

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General Information for February 16th 2022
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 47 of 2022
318 days left in 2022
Week 07 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Japanese singer Aikawa Nanase is born in Osaka on this day.
1956 - Indian physicist Meghnad Saha dies suddenly of a heart attack at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics.
1923 - Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Eyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.