Day Guide for Wednesday May 17th 2023 What are the holidays on May 17th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday May 17th 2023 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 2023

DR Congo: Liberation Day

Marks the 1997 coup led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila following the First Congo War

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943

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.

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Spain (regional): Galician Literature Day

This annual celebration of the Galician language and its literature was initiated in 1963

Public sector only

Thailand: Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

Observances on May 17th 2023

United Kingdom: National Numeracy Day

Nearly half the working-age population of the UK have the numeracy skills of a primary school child.

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

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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.

International: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

USA: Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

International: International Customer Support Day

Customer support staff are there to give us all a helping hand, so on the third Wednesday in May take a moment to thank them.

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General Information for May 17th 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 137 of 2023
228 days left in 2023
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - The investigation into the Watergate affair is launched.
1938 - Six people die in a crash on the London Underground when a Circle line train runs into the back of a District line train at Charing Cross, due to a wrongly-wired signal.
1814 - Norway wins independence from Denmark.
1749 - Vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner is born, a notable day for modern medicine.