What day of the week is December 16?
December 16, 2026 is a Wednesday
31 days from today
It is the 3rd Wednesday of December.
Showing the next December 16 on or after today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, in your time zone.
What's on December 16, 2026
- Public holidays abroad: 4 countries, including Day of Reconciliation, Independence Day, National Day
The full lists are further down this page.
December 16 by year
| Year | Day of the week | Weekday or weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2025 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2026 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2027 | Thursday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 2029 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2030 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2031 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Thursday | Weekday |
About December 16, 2026
- It is a Wednesday, a weekday.
- Day 350 of 365, in ISO week 51 of 2026 and quarter Q4.
Public holidays on December 16, 2026 around the world
4 countries and territories have a nationwide public holiday on December 16, 2026:
- Day of Reconciliation — South Africa
- Independence Day — Kazakhstan
- National Day — Bahrain
- Victory Day — Bangladesh
This date elsewhere
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is December 16, 2026?
It's a Wednesday, the 3rd Wednesday of December.
Is December 16, 2026 on a weekend?
No, it is a Wednesday, a weekday.
What day is December 16 in 2027?
December 16, 2027 falls on a Thursday.