Day Guide for Friday November 17th 2023 What are the holidays on November 17th 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday November 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 November 17th 2023

International: Day of Freedom and Democracy

Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet Revolution

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Christchurch Show Day

The Northern and Central Canterbury regions take Christchurch Show Day as their provincial holiday

Observances on November 17th 2023

United Kingdom: Homemade Bread Day

A day to enjoy the making, baking and eating of nutritious homemade bread.

USA: National Baklava Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baklava Day

Azerbaijan: National Revival Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Revival Day

USA: National Take A Hike Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day

Philippines: International Students Day

International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.

International: World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.

USA: National Unfriend Day

There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.

USA: Substitute Educator's Day

This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.

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General Information for November 17th 2023
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 321 of 2023
44 days left in 2023
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1993 – In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup.
1933 – United States recognizes Soviet Union.
1858 – Modified Julian Day zero.
1810 - Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place.