This is our day guide for Friday May 16th 2025 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 May 16th 2025
International: Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one dayPublic sector only
Albania (regional): Public Holiday
Public holidays for employees of state administration institutions located within the municipalities of Tirana, Kamza, Vorë, and Kruja.Regional
India (regional): Sikkim State Day
The Northeast Indian state of Sikkim joined the Indian union on May 16th 1975
South Sudan: SPLA Day
Commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on May 16th 1983.Observances on May 16th 2025
United Nations: International Day of Living Together in Peace
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Living Together in Peace
USA: National Biographer’s Day
I saw a guy on a bench reading my biography... story of my life.
USA: National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day
USA: National Love a Tree Day
This is a day to go hug a tree, though if there a thunderstorm overhead, we recommend social distancing from the tree.
USA: National Piercing Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Piercing Day
USA: National Sea Monkey Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sea Monkey Day
United Kingdom: National Smile Month
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.
USA: National Mimosa Day
While a mimosa is a favorite drink during summer brunches, this classic drink deserves a day of its own.
USA: NASCAR Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of NASCAR Day
USA: National Bike to Work Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bike to Work Day
USA: National Defense Transportation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Defense Transportation Day
USA: National Endangered Species Day
Learn something new today! Find a new endangered species that you didn’t know about before and tell people about it! The more people that know about endangered species, the more we’ll be able to save them.
USA: National Pizza Party Day
As the school year winds down, students and parents should celebrate with pizza parties!
Israel: Lag BaOmer
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lag BaOmer.May 15th 2025 | Go to Today | May 17th 2025
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| General Information for May 16th 2025 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 136 of 2025 | |
| 229 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1953 - The actor Pierce Brosnan is born. | |
| 1948 - Judy Finnegan, one half of husband-and-wife television team Richard and Judy is born. | |
| 1929 - The first ever Academy Awards are held. The winners already know who they are. | |
| 1920 - Joan of Arc is canonised by Pope Benedict XV. |
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