16 October 2026

• 289th day of the year. There are then 76 days left in 2026.
• 42nd Friday of 2026.
• on the 42nd week of 2026 (using ISO standard week number calculation).
• Birthstone for this day: Opal and Tourmaline

There are no major holidays or observances in New Zealand for this date.

• World Food Day - Popular in: South Africa, United States, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
• Boss's Day - Popular in: South Africa, United States, India, Canada
• Día del Maestro (Chile) - Chile