Day Guide for Friday October 17th 2025 What are the holidays on October 17th 2025?

This is our day guide for Friday October 17th 2025 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 2025

Haiti: Dessalines Day

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

Kenya: Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Alaska Day

Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867

Observances on October 17th 2025

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.

USA: National Mammography Day

National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

International: Developmental Language Disorder Day

Shine a light on Developmental Language Disorder Day, a global event fostering awareness and support for this common yet hidden condition affecting millions.

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General Information for October 17th 2025
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 290 of 2025
75 days left in 2025
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
2003 – The pinnacle is fitted on the roof of Taipei 101, a 101-floor skyscraper in Taipei, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by 56 metres (184 ft) and become the world's tallest highrise.
1979 - Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1806 – Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I of Haiti is assassinated after an oppressive rule.
1448 - Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II.