16 October 2024

• 290th day of the year. There are then 76 days left in 2024.
• 42nd Wednesday of 2024.
• on the 42nd week of 2024 (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.

• Sukkot (Begins) - South Africa, United States, Israel, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
• 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
• Pronouns Day - United States
• Restart A Heart Day - United Kingdom