Past year · United States
A year of political upheaval, tragedy in Orlando, mobile-game crowds and a Cubs championship
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Free printable 2016 calendars: the Year PDF fits all twelve months on one US Letter page, and the Monthly PDF gives each month its own page with holidays written in the day boxes. Both are landscape and print well on A4 with "fit to page".
2016 had 10 federal holidays. The list below also includes 32 widely observed religious, cultural and civic dates, the start of each season and the daylight saving time changes. Federal holidays are shaded red on the calendar.
Observed dates in 2016: Christmas Day fell on a Sunday, so the federal day off was Monday, December 26, 2016.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Fri | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| 18 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| February | ||
| 2 Tue | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 8 Mon | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| 9 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 10 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| 14 Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 15 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| March | ||
| 13 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 17 Thu | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Sun | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 12:30 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 25 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 27 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| April | ||
| 1 Fri | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 22 Fri | Earth Day | Observance |
| 23 Sat | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Friday, April 22, 2016. | Religious |
| May | ||
| 5 Thu | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 8 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 30 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 6 Mon | Ramadan begins Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| 14 Tue | Flag Day | Observance |
| 19 Sun | Juneteenth Recognized by many states at the time. It became a federal holiday in 2021. | Observance |
| 19 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 20 Mon | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 6:34 p.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 4 Mon | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| 6 Wed | Eid al-Fitr Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| September | ||
| 5 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 11 Sun | Eid al-Adha Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| 11 Sun | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 11 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 22 Thu | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 10:20 a.m. ET. | Season |
| October | ||
| 3 Mon | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Sunday, October 2, 2016. | Religious |
| 10 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 12 Wed | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. | Religious |
| 31 Mon | Halloween | Observance |
| November | ||
| 6 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| 8 Tue | Election Day (Presidential) | Observance |
| 11 Fri | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| 24 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 25 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 21 Wed | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 5:44 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Sat | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Sun | Christmas Day · observed Dec 26 | Federal holiday |
| 25 Sun | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Saturday, December 24, 2016. | Religious |
| 26 Mon | Christmas Day (observed) Christmas Day fell on a Sunday, so federal employees had Monday, December 26, 2016 off. | Federal holiday |
| 26 Mon | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Sat | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
The 2016 presidential campaign dominated American public life. Donald Trump defeated a large Republican primary field and then won the Electoral College over Hillary Clinton, who became the first woman nominated for president by a major US party and received more votes nationwide. The result exposed geographic and political divisions that would shape the next administration. Abroad, British voters chose to leave the European Union, and President Barack Obama made a historic visit to Cuba.
Violence brought national mourning. A gunman murdered 49 people at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, during Latin Night on June 12. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since September 11 at the time. Police shootings and the killings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge intensified arguments over race, policing and public safety. The Syrian war continued to displace civilians, with the destruction in Aleppo becoming a symbol of the humanitarian crisis.
Popular culture mixed loss with new forms of participation. David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, Leonard Cohen, Florence Henderson, George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds all died during the year. Pokémon Go sent players into streets and parks using location-based augmented reality. In sports, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed an unprecedented NBA Finals comeback, and the Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908 after an extra-inning Game 7.
Musician and actor David Bowie died of cancer at 69, two days after his birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar. The timing transformed the record's imagery of illness and departure into an intentional farewell for many listeners.
Justice Antonin Scalia died at 79 while visiting Texas. Senate Republicans declined to hold hearings on President Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, leaving the seat vacant through the presidential election.
President Obama arrived in Havana for the first visit by a sitting US president in nearly nine decades. The trip advanced a diplomatic opening while disagreements over human rights, political prisoners and the US embargo remained.
Prince Rogers Nelson died at his Paisley Park home and studio in Minnesota at age 57. Fans gathered at landmarks around the world to honor a musician known for his songwriting, instrumental range and control over his creative work.
A gunman attacked Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, during Latin Night, killing 49 people and wounding dozens. The incident became a hostage situation before police entered the building and killed the attacker.
Read the full storyBritish voters supported leaving the European Union by 51.9% to 48.1%. The Brexit result led Prime Minister David Cameron to announce his resignation and began years of negotiations over trade, borders and the UK's future relationship with Europe.
Read the full storyNiantic released Pokémon Go in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The mobile game used GPS and augmented-reality features to place characters in real locations, drawing large groups to parks, landmarks and city streets.
Read the full storyThe first Olympic Games held in South America opened amid concerns about finances, water pollution and the Zika virus. The United States led the medal table with 121 medals, while swimmer Michael Phelps ended his Olympic career with 28 total medals.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced each other at Hofstra University in the most-watched US presidential debate to that date. The candidates argued over jobs, taxes, race, policing, foreign policy and their fitness for office.
The Cubs defeated Cleveland 8–7 in ten innings of Game 7, completing a comeback from a three-games-to-one deficit. The victory ended the longest championship drought in major US professional sports.
Read the full storyRepublican Donald Trump won enough states for an Electoral College majority, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton. Clinton won the national popular vote, while Trump carried pivotal states including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Read the full storyCarrie Fisher died four days after suffering a medical emergency on a flight. Known worldwide as Princess Leia, she was also an author and candid advocate who wrote and spoke about addiction, mental health and the pressures placed on women in Hollywood.
Gold dots on the calendar above mark these dates. Articles are researched from primary and authoritative sources listed on each page.
At a glance
Quick facts about 2016 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2016
Fire Monkey
Notable winners and milestones in 2016
How many of each weekday 2016 had.
How many of each weekday 2016 had. A common year has 52 of every weekday plus one extra—the weekday it starts on; a leap year gets two extras.
Sky calendar
All times are US Eastern Time, calculated with standard astronomical algorithms (Meeus). Dates can differ by a day in other time zones.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
12:30 a.m. ET
Monday, June 20, 2016
6:34 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 22, 2016
10:20 a.m. ET
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
5:44 a.m. ET
Sunday, March 13, 2016. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, November 6, 2016. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 8:30 p.m. | 16 6:26 p.m. | 23 8:45 p.m. | 2 12:30 a.m. 31 10:27 p.m. |
| February | 8 9:38 a.m. | 15 2:46 a.m. | 22 1:19 p.m. | — |
| March | 8 8:54 p.m. | 15 1:03 p.m. | 23 8:00 a.m. | 1 6:11 p.m. 31 11:17 a.m. |
| April | 7 7:23 a.m. | 13 11:59 p.m. | 22 1:23 a.m. | 29 11:28 p.m. |
| May | 6 3:29 p.m. | 13 1:01 p.m. | 21 5:14 p.m. | 29 8:11 a.m. |
| June | 4 10:59 p.m. | 12 4:09 a.m. | 20 7:02 a.m. | 27 2:18 p.m. |
| July | 4 7:01 a.m. | 11 8:51 p.m. | 19 6:56 p.m. | 26 6:59 p.m. |
| August | 2 4:44 p.m. | 10 2:21 p.m. | 18 5:26 a.m. | 24 11:41 p.m. |
| September | 1 5:03 a.m. 30 8:11 p.m. | 9 7:49 a.m. | 16 3:05 p.m. | 23 5:56 a.m. |
| October | 30 1:38 p.m. | 9 12:32 a.m. | 16 12:23 a.m. | 22 3:13 p.m. |
| November | 29 7:18 a.m. | 7 2:50 p.m. | 14 8:52 a.m. | 21 3:32 a.m. |
| December | 29 1:53 a.m. | 7 4:02 a.m. | 13 7:05 p.m. | 20 8:56 p.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Friday and is a leap year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 2016. That means a printed 2016 calendar works again in 2044, 2072.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2016 started on a Friday (January 1, 2016) and ended on a Saturday (December 31, 2016). It had 366 days, 52 ISO weeks and 251 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
Yes. 2016 was a leap year with 366 days, so February had 29 days. A year is a leap year when it is divisible by 4, except century years, which must also be divisible by 400. See leap years explained.
1960, 1988, 2044, 2072 share the exact same calendar as 2016: they start on a Friday and are leap years. A 2016 calendar can be reused in 2044, 2072. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2016 was on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2016 was on Sunday, March 27, 2016, with Good Friday on Friday, March 25, 2016. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2016 is the Year of the Fire Monkey, which began with Lunar New Year on Monday, February 8, 2016. Anyone born between January 1 and February 7, 2016 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Wood Goat.
Barack Obama (Democratic) was the 44th president throughout 2016, with Joe Biden as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 2016. When a holiday lands on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; a Sunday holiday moves to Monday. See how federal holidays work.