What national days are on December 16, 2026?

December 16, 2026 has 3 observances: Las Posadas (begins), Boston Tea Party Day and National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day.

What day of the year is December 16?

December 16 is the 350th day of 2026, out of 365 days.

There are 15 days left in 2026 after December 16.

December 16, 2026 falls on a Wednesday.

December 16 is Las Posadas (begins), plus 2 more. Here’s everything celebrated on this date.

3observances on this date

350thday of 2026 (out of 365)

15days left in 2026

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Las Posadas begins December 16 and lasts nine nights. Learn the meaning of this Mexican Christmas tradition, its songs, foods and piñatas.

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Boston Tea Party Day on December 16 marks the 1773 protest when colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor. Learn what happened…

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National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day on December 16 invites you to dip almost any treat in melted chocolate. Get tips and creative ideas.

What national days are on December 16, 2026?: December 16, 2026 has 3 observances: Las Posadas (begins), Boston Tea Party Day and National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day.
What day of the year is December 16?: December 16 is the 350th day of 2026, out of 365 days.
How many days are left in the year after December 16?: There are 15 days left in 2026 after December 16.
What day of the week is December 16, 2026?: December 16, 2026 falls on a Wednesday.

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