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?

Observances on May 16th 2025

Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lag BaOmer.

Read More
National Biographer’s Day

National Biographer’s Day

I saw a guy on a bench reading my biography... story of my life.

Read More
National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

Read More
National Love a Tree Day

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.

Read More
National Piercing Day

National Piercing Day

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

Read More
National Sea Monkey Day

National Sea Monkey Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sea Monkey Day

Read More
National Mimosa Day

National Mimosa Day

While a mimosa is a favorite drink during summer brunches, this classic drink deserves a day of its own.

Read More
NASCAR Day

NASCAR Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of NASCAR Day

Read More
National Bike to Work Day

National Bike to Work Day 🚲

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bike to Work Day

Read More
National Defense Transportation Day

National Defense Transportation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Defense Transportation Day

Read More
National Endangered Species Day

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.

Read More
National Pizza Party Day

National Pizza Party Day

As the school year winds down, students and parents should celebrate with pizza parties!

Read More
National Smile Month

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.

Read More
International Day of Living Together in Peace

International Day of Living Together in Peace

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Living Together in Peace

Read More

Public Holidays on May 16th 2025

General Prayer Day

General Prayer Day

Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day

Read More
Sikkim State Day

Sikkim State Day

The Northeast Indian state of Sikkim joined the Indian union on May 16th 1975

Read More
SPLA Day

SPLA Day

Commemorates the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on May 16th 1983.

Read More

← May 15th 2025 | Go to Today | May 17th 2025 →