Day Guide for Monday January 16th 2023 What are the holidays on January 16th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday January 16th 2023 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 January 16th 2023

International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Belize: George Price Day (in lieu)

A public holiday dedicated to the Father of the Nation and National Hero.

DR Congo: Heroe's Day

Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

Regional

India (regional): Thiruvalluvar Day

Tanil Nadu. The fourth day of the Pongal celebrations is called Thiruvalluvar Day. It is dedicated to the sun god, Surya.

Regional

India (regional): Kanuma

In Andhra Pradesh, the Kanuma festival is celebrated on the third day of four-day Sankranti festival

Malawi: John Chilembwe Day (in lieu)

Honours the Reverend John Chilembwe who led the first nationalist uprising in Chiradzulu district in 1914-1915 protesting against forced labour and African involvement in the first world war.

Nepal: Nepal National Mourning Day

A national mourning day to pay tribute to those killed in the Yeti Airlines plane crash.

Not a Public Holiday

Sri Lanka: Special Bank Holiday Holiday

A popular harvest and thanksgiving festival marking the start of spring

Public sector only

USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday

Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Civil Rights Day

Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Observances on January 16th 2023

USA: National Fig Newton Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fig Newton Day

USA: National Nothing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Nothing Day

International: National Religious Freedom Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Religious Freedom Day

United Kingdom: Blue Monday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday

USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

USA: National Quinoa Day

Celebrate National Quinoa Day with health-conscious foodies and discover the rich history and versatility of this superfood on January 16th.

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General Information for January 16th 2023
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 16 of 2023
349 days left in 2023
Week 03 of the year
On this Day in History
2003 - Following 27 previous flights, the Space Shuttle Columbia embarks on its ill-fated final mission.
2001 - In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Laurent Kabila is assassinated and his son Joseph becomes president - thus opening another chapter in the long, bloody history of the Congolese civil war.
1917 - The RMS Mendi sails from Cape Town for France, just over a month before it was was sunk in what was the greatest disaster ever to occur in the waters of the Isle of Wight.
1909 - The largest-scale appearance of the Jersey Devil is said to have occurred, being sighted by over 1,000 people in New Jersey and Philadelphia.