Day Guide for Sunday April 16th 2023 What are the holidays on April 16th 2023?

This is our day guide for Sunday April 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 April 16th 2023

International: Orthodox Easter Day

Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million Orthodox Christians. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus has been placed after his crucifixion.

Cambodia: Khmer New Year Holiday

On the third day of New Year celebrations Buddhists wash and clean statues of Lord Buddha with scented water

Regional

India (regional): Bohag Bihu

Third day of holidays for the Assamese New Year

Lao: Lao New Year Holiday

Third day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year

Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday

Fourth day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year

Regional

Sudan (regional): Khartoum Public Holiday

A public holiday in Khartoum following heavy clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.

Observances on April 16th 2023

Denmark: Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

USA: National Eggs Benedict Day

Eggs Benedict has become a classic American breakfast dish enjoyed by many people around the world.

USA: National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning..

USA: National Volunteer Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Volunteer Week.

International: Orthodox Easter

Easter is the most significant religious holiday for the world's roughly 300 million Orthodox Christians. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus has been placed after his crucifixion.

International: World Voice Day

The voice is a crucial tool not only in education but also in the daily work for about 30% of the entire working population.

USA: National Librarian Day

Celebrate National Librarian Day and the impact of these knowledge custodians in our lives, fostering learning and literacy for all.

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General Information for April 16th 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 106 of 2023
259 days left in 2023
Week 15 of the year
On this Day in History
1935 - The public first hear the new 'swing' sound of Glenn Miller.
1924 - The Presbytery of Phoenix of the Presbyterain Church meets in session - a stage in the Americanisation of the Pima Nation.
1918 - Spike Milligan, Irish comedian, is born (d. 2002).
Every year - Feast day of Saint Drogo, the Patron Saint of the really ugly.