This is our day guide for Sunday May 17th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 17th 2020
International: Public Holiday
Information about the attempts to tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak by declaring public holidays.
DR Congo: Liberation Day
Marks the 1997 coup led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila following the First Congo War
Norway: Constitution Day
Norway's National Day marks the adoption of the Constitution which declared the country as a kingdom independent of Sweden on May 17th 1814.Public sector only
Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Eid Al Fitr holiday for all civil and military employees in the government sectorRegional
Spain (regional): Galician Literature Day
This annual celebration of the Galician language and its literature was initiated in 1963Observances on May 17th 2020
Canada: National Caesar Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Caesar Day
USA: National Cherry Cobbler Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Cobbler Day
USA: National Pack Rat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Rat Day
USA: National Walnut Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Walnut Day
United Nations: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
While most people in the west take the availability of telecommunications for granted, this day highlights its benefits to all parts of the world.
China: National Day for Helping the Disabled
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day for Helping the Disabled
International: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Ireland: National Famine Commemoration Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Famine Commemoration Day in Ireland.
International: World Baking Day
Find out the dates, history and background of World Baking Day.May 16th 2020 | Go to Today | May 18th 2020
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| General Information for May 17th 2020 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 138 of 2020 | |
| 228 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 20 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2000 - The number of the famous Mojave Phone Booth is quietly disconnected and the box itself disappears a short time after. | |
| 1995 - Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, becomes the world's youngest political prisoner. | |
| 1973 - The investigation into the Watergate affair is launched. | |
| 1749 - Vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner is born, a notable day for modern medicine. |
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