Day Guide for Monday February 17th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday February 17th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 48 of 2020.

Holidays on February 17th 2020

International: President's Day. The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.

Regional

Canada (regional): Family Day. A provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday in February in most provinces

Regional

Canada (regional): Nova Scotia Heritage Day. The third Monday in February is a holiday in Nova Scotia to celebrate the heritage of the province

Regional

Canada (regional): Louis Riel Day. Honours Louis Riel, the Métis leader, who led a provisional government and led negotiations that paved the way for the province's entry into Confederation in 1870.
Kosovo: Independence Day. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008
Libya: February 17th Revolution. The start of the Libyan Civil War on February 17th 2011, when demonstrators were killed by government forces.
Puerto Rico: National Heroes' Day. This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday until 2014.
Serbia: Sovereignty Day Holiday. Second Day of holidays for Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday

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Observances on February 17th 2020

  • USA: National Cabbage Day
  • USA: National Random Acts of Kindness Day
  • USA: National PTA Founders Day
  • USA: Washington's Birthday

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