Day Guide for Tuesday July 4th 2017 What are the holidays on July 4th 2017?

This is our day guide for Tuesday July 4th 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 4th 2017

International: Independence Day

On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Kano. A public holiday to mourn the death of Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule

Rwanda: Liberation Day

Marks the end of the 100 day Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in 1994.

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Fitr

Public sector only

Tonga: Official Birthday of HM King Tupou VI

King Tupou VI, the reigning Sovereign of Tonga, marks his official birthday on the date of his father's birthday.

Zambia: Unity Day

Zambia Unity Day is intended help foster solidarity between the diverse groups that make up the country

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General Information for July 4th 2017
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 185 of 2017
180 days left in 2017
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1947 - The Roswell incident takes place at some point between today and 6 July 1947.
1939 - The Yankee stadium celebrate Lou Gehrig Day, another great moment in baseball. Lou Gehrig's farewell speech is still regarded as a Great Sporting Achievement.
1936 - Polish national hero, former Prime Minister and leader of the UK-based Polish exile government Wladyslaw Sikorski dies in an air crash when his Consolidated B-24C Liberator crashes into the sea near Gibraltar.
Every year - American Independence Day, one of the great dates in history and a date inscribed on the tablet held by the Statue of Liberty.