Day Guide for Sunday October 17th 2021 What are the holidays on October 17th 2021?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 17th 2021 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 October 17th 2021

Not a Public Holiday

Argentina: Mother's Day

In Argentina, Mother's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of October.

Haiti: Dessalines Day

Commemorates the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first ruler, in 1806

Observances on October 17th 2021

USA: Black Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day

International: Global Ethics Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day

United Nations: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.

USA: National Edge Day

An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.

USA: National Mulligan Day

Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.

USA: National Pasta Day

Whether you prefer gnocchi, penne or farfalle, pasta lovers can all agree that National Pasta Day is the best holiday of the year.

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General Information for October 17th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 290 of 2021
75 days left in 2021
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1956 – Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer play a famous chess game called The Game of the Century. Fischer beat Byrne and wins a Brilliancy prize.
1912 - Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining Montenegro in the First Balkan War.
1800 - Britain takes control of the Dutch colony of Curaçao.
1662 - Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to France for 40,000 pounds.