This is our day guide for Monday June 17th 2024 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 June 17th 2024
International: Kurban Ait
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
International: King Charles' Birthday
Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.
International: Hari Raya Haji
This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Argentina: Martin Miguel de Guemes Day
Commemorates the death of General Martin Miguel de Guemes who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the War of Independence
Azerbaijan: National Salvation Day
Parliament invited Heydar Aliyev to Baku to lead the country (1993)
Bermuda: National Heroes Day
Honours those persons who have been officially designated as National Heroes in Bermuda
El Salvador: Father's Day
In El Salvador, Fathers Day is a public holiday and is always celebrated on 17 June
Iceland: Independence Day
Also called Icelandic National Day, June 17th marks Iceland's move to complete independence from Denmark
Malawi: Public Holiday
Allow Malawians to pay their last respects to the Vice President Saulos Chilima.
South Africa: Youth Day (in lieu)
Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976Regional
USA (regional): Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached GalvestonObservances on June 17th 2024
USA: National Apple Strudel Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Strudel Day
USA: National Cherry Tart Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Tart Day
USA: National Eat Your Vegetables Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Vegetables Day
USA: National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
United Nations: Desertification Day
Desertification is a phenomenon that ranks among the greatest environmental challenges of our time.
International: Eid Al Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.June 16th 2024 | Go to Today | June 18th 2024
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| General Information for June 17th 2024 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 169 of 2024 | |
| 197 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 25 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - Vancouver's SeaBus ferry service goes into service. | |
| 1972 - Five burglars break into the Watergate complex to steal information, under direction from Richard Nixon. | |
| 1963 - The US Supreme Court rules against allowing the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. | |
| 1715 - Margrave Karl Wilhelm founds the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. |
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