Day Guide for Friday September 15th 2017 What are the holidays on September 15th 2017?

This is our day guide for Friday September 15th 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 September 15th 2017

Costa Rica: Independence Day

Local celebrations, national pride and a spirit of community mark Costa Rica’s Independence Day. One of the year’s most important holidays, Costa Rica celebrates its freedom from colonial Spain with peaceful festivities and historic traditions.

El Salvador: Independence Day

Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821

Guatemala: Independence Day

Commemorates independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821

Honduras: Independence Day

Commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821

Nicaragua: Independence Day

Commemorates independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821

Slovakia: Day of Our Lady of Sorrows

The Patron saint of Slovakia is the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Spain (regional): Lady of Aparecida

Honours the Virgin Mary, Cantabria's patron saint through a statue that was found at the start of the 17th century.

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General Information for September 15th 2017
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 258 of 2017
107 days left in 2017
Week 37 of the year
On this Day in History
1993 - Liechtenstein Prince Hans-Adam II disbands Parliament
1940 - World War II: The climax of the Battle of Britain, when the Royal Air Force shoots down large numbers of Luftwaffe aircraft.
1821 - Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica jointly declare independence from Spain.
921 - At Tetin, Saint Ludmila is murdered at the command of her daughter-in-law.