Day Guide for Monday July 3rd 2017 What are the holidays on July 3rd 2017?

This is our day guide for Monday July 3rd 2017 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 July 3rd 2017

International: Saints Peter and Paul's Day (in lieu)

If 29th June does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.

International: Eid Al Fitr Holiday

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Belarus: Independence Day

Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army's 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk Offensive

Canada: Canada Day

Any business that would normally close on a Saturday will close today

Cayman Islands: Constitution Day

Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959

Ghana: Republic Day

On 1 July 1960, Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana proclaimed a republic and became its first president

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Rwanda: Independence Day Holiday

Rwanda's National Day celebrates its independence from Belgium in July 1962

Regional

USA (regional): Independence Day Holiday

8 hours additional holiday time is granted today to create a long weekend

Zambia: Heroes' Day

This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines

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General Information for July 3rd 2017
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 184 of 2017
181 days left in 2017
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - The highest temperature ever recorded in south-central Pennsylvania.
1938 - In England, the Mallard sets the world speed record for a steam railway locomotive: 126mph (203km/h).
1863 - Third day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address.
1814 - Fort Erie is captured during the War of 1812.