16 October 2027

• 289th day of the year. There are then 76 days left in 2027.
• 42nd Saturday of 2027.
• on the 41st week of 2027 (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 (Continues) - South Africa, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
• World Food Day - Popular in: South Africa, United States, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
• Día del Maestro (Chile) - Chile
• Finno-Ugrian Days (Hõimupäev) - Estonia
• Restart A Heart Day - United Kingdom