This is our day guide for Saturday August 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 August 16th 2025
International: Janmashtami
The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita
Dominican Republic: Restoration Day
Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in Independence
Gabon: Independence Day Holiday
First day of holidays to mark independence from France in 1960Regional
India (regional): De jure Transfer Day
On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.
Nepal: Gaura Festival
During this Hindu festival, women worship goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva to ensure their husband's health and longevity.Observances on August 16th 2025
USA: National Airborne Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day
USA: National Roller Coaster Day
National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.
USA: National Rum Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rum Day
USA: National Tell a Joke Day
Telling a joke today is a serious matter.
USA: National Honey Bee Day
There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.
International: International Geocaching Day
This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August
Ireland: National Heritage Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.
International: World Day of Homeless Animals
International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.August 15th 2025 | Go to Today | August 17th 2025
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| General Information for August 16th 2025 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 228 of 2025 | |
| 137 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1962 - Eight years after the remaining French India territories were handed to India, the ratifications of the treaty are exchanged to make the transfer official. | |
| 1960 - Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at 102,800 feet (31,300 m), setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft. | |
| 1930 - The first color sound cartoon, called Fiddlesticks, is made by Ub Iwerks. | |
| 1913 - Tohoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students. |
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