Day Guide for Saturday August 17th 2024 What are the holidays on August 17th 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday August 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 August 17th 2024

Gabon: Independence Day

Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960

Indonesia: Independence Day

Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

Observances on August 17th 2024

United Kingdom: Cupcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cupcake Day

USA: National Thrift Shop Day

National Nonprofit Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible work nonprofits do every day.

Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day

Marks the return of the region of Prekmurje to Slovenia control in 1919 .

USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Cat Appreciation Day.

USA: National Honey Bee Day

There is always a lot of buzz about this awareness day.

International: International Geocaching Day

This very modern treasure hunt takes place on the third Saturday in August

Ireland: National Heritage Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Heritage Week in Ireland.

International: World Day of Homeless Animals

International Homeless Animals’ Day is a reason to draw public attention to homeless animals and promote spay/neuter and adoption.

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General Information for August 17th 2024
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 230 of 2024
136 days left in 2024
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
1958 - Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita is published in the United States.
1927 - Metropolitan Sergius proclaims the declaration of loyalty of the Russian Orthodox Church to the Soviet Union.
1861 - First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps.
295 BC - The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War.