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?

Observances on August 16th 2025

International Geocaching Day

International Geocaching Day

This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August

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World Day of Homeless Animals

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.

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National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

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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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National Honey Bee Day

National Honey Bee Day

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

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Public Holidays on August 16th 2025

Janmashtami

Janmashtami

The birthday of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu who gave the message of the Bhagwat Gita

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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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