1996 was a leap year with 366 days. It starts on a Monday and ends on a Tuesday, and has 52 ISO weeks. There are 262 weekdays (Mon–Fri) and 104 weekend days; excluding the 10 US federal holidays that fall on weekdays, 1996 has about 252 working days.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Days | 366 |
| Leap year | Yes |
| Starts on | Monday |
| Ends on | Tuesday |
| ISO weeks | 52 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 262 |
| US federal working days | 252 |
| Friday the 13ths | September, December |
| Chinese zodiac (from Lunar New Year) | Rat |
Key dates in 1996
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1, 1996 |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | Sunday, April 7, 1996 |
| Mother’s Day (US) | Sunday, May 12, 1996 |
| Father’s Day (US) | Sunday, June 16, 1996 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 1996 |
| Labor Day (US) | Monday, September 2, 1996 |
| Halloween | Thursday, October 31, 1996 |
| Thanksgiving (US) | Thursday, November 28, 1996 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 1996 |
Age if born in 1996
Someone born in 1996 turns 30 on their birthday in 2026 (and is 29 before it). Use the age calculator for an exact age in years, months and days.
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