This is our day guide for Wednesday August 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?

Observances on August 16th 2023

National Airborne Day

National Airborne Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Airborne Day

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National Roller Coaster Day

National Roller Coaster Day 🎢

National Roller Coaster Day is a day that has its ups and downs.

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National Rum Day

National Rum Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rum Day

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National Tell a Joke Day

National Tell a Joke Day

Telling a joke today is a serious matter.

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Public Holidays on August 16th 2023

Ekka People's Day

Ekka People's Day

The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is usually held on the second Wednesday in August except when there are five Wednesdays in August when it is held on the third Wednesday.

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Dominican Republic Restoration Day

Dominican Republic Restoration Day

Commemorates the start of the war against Spanish Colonial Army in 1863 that resulted in Independence

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Independence Day

Independence Day

Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960

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De jure Transfer Day

De jure Transfer Day

On August 16th 1962 Puducherry was formally merged with the Indian union.

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Parsi New Year

Parsi New Year

Parsis descend from a group of Zoroastrians from Iran who immigrated to India during 10th century AD

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Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day

This state holiday in Vermont marks an important victory by the Americans in the Revolutionary war on 16 August 1777.

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