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
Regional
India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th centuryRegional
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 BuddhaNot 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 1977Observances 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.February 15th 2022 | Go to Today | February 17th 2022
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| General Information for February 16th 2022 | |
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| 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. |
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