Day Guide for Monday August 17th 2026

This is our day guide for Monday August 17th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 229 of 2026.

Holidays on August 17th 2026

International: Assumption Day (in lieu). The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ

Argentina: San Martin's Day. San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Regional

Canada (regional): Discovery Day. Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.

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

South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu). Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day. Marks a 1777 battle in the War of Independence

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Observances on August 17th 2026

United Kingdom: Cupcake Day
USA: National Thrift Shop Day
Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day
USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day

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