Monday 16th October 2023 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday October 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 October 16th 2023

World Bread Day 🍞

World Bread Day is celebrated on Oct 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Department Store Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Department Store Day

Global Cat Day

Pets
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day

National Dictionary Day

General
USA

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

National Liqueur Day

Alcohol
USA

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

National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Culture
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

National Boss’s Day

Business
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day)

National Feral Cat Day 🐈

Animals
USA

Celebrate National Feral Cat Day on October 16th by supporting humane care and management of feral cats through education and action.

UK Coffee Week ☕

Find out the dates, history and traditions of UK Coffee Week.

World Food Day

Promotes worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all.

Day of respect for cultural diversity

International

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas

Heroes and Foreparents Day

British Virgin Islands

This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.