Day Guide for Friday April 16th 2021

This is our day guide for Friday April 16th 2021 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 April 16th 2021

Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Birthday of Queen Margrethe II

National Support Teen Literature Day

National Support Teen Literature Day

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National Eggs Benedict Day

National Eggs Benedict Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eggs Benedict Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day

Health
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

Action
USA

You can probably get away with wearing your PJs on this day at the office, but don't suggest a pajama party.

Public Holidays on April 16th 2021

American Samoa Flag Day

American Samoa Flag Day

American Samoa

Marks the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory

Khmer New Year

Khmer New Year

Cambodia

Khmer New Year, also known as Cambodian New Year is based on the traditional solar new year, that is observed in parts of India and Asia.

Bohag Bihu

Bohag Bihu

India

This is the most important agricultural festival in Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year, signifying the time of harvest.

Lao New Year

Lao New Year

Lao

Celebrated for three days, this is the most important festival in Laos

Thingyan

Thingyan

Myanmar

The Water Festival holidays precede the New Year

USA Emancipation Day

USA Emancipation Day

USA

Washington DC Only. Weekday closest to April 16th. marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia

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General Information for April 16th 2021

There are 5 observances on this day.
176 days to go.
Day 106 of 2021
259 days left in 2021
Week 15 of the year

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On this Day in History

2003 - The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens, admitting ten new member states to the European Union.
1972 - Apollo 16 is launched.
1935 - The public first hear the new 'swing' sound of Glenn Miller.
1924 - The Presbytery of Phoenix of the Presbyterain Church meets in session - a stage in the Americanisation of the Pima Nation.
1918 - Spike Milligan, Irish comedian, is born (d. 2002).