This is our day guide for Friday January 16th 2026 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 January 16th 2026

National Religious Freedom Day

National Religious Freedom Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Religious Freedom Day

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National Fig Newton Day

National Fig Newton Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fig Newton Day

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National Nothing Day

National Nothing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Nothing Day

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Public Holidays on January 16th 2026

Israa & Miaraj Night

Israa & Miaraj Night

Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

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DR Congo Heroes' Day

DR Congo Heroes' Day

Heroes' Day in DR Congo is two days of public holidays to commemorate the deaths of two former Presidents

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Kanuma in Sankranti

Kanuma in Sankranti

In Andhra Pradesh, the Kanuma festival is celebrated on the third day of four-day Sankranti festival

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Eid al-Mab'ath

Eid al-Mab'ath

Muslims in Iran and across the globe commemorate the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath — the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.

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