Day Guide for Monday September 17th 2018 What are the holidays on September 17th 2018?

This is our day guide for Monday September 17th 2018 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 17th 2018

Angola: National Heroes' Day

Marks the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Netowho was born on this day in 1922.

Armenia: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Celebrates the return of the Holy Cross to Jerusalem following its capture by the Persians

Chile: Public Holiday (bridge day)

A public holiday as Independence Day and Army Day fall on Tuesday and Wednesday in 2018

Japan: Respect for the Aged Day

Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community

Papua New Guinea: Independence Day (in lieu)

Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975

Saint Kitts and Nevis: National Heroes Day Holiday

As National Heroes' Day falls on a Sunday in 2018, the following Monday will be a holiday

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Spain (regional): Day of Melilla

Melilla only. Marks the taking of the city by Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1497

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Switzerland (regional): Bettagsmontag

In Bern, Neuchâtel and Vaud, the Monday after 3rd Sunday in September is a holiday known as Bettagsmontag

Tonga: Birthday of HRH Crown Prince

The current heir to the throne was born on September 17th 1985

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General Information for September 17th 2018
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 260 of 2018
105 days left in 2018
Week 38 of the year
On this Day in History
1948 - The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union.
1939 - Taisto Mäki becomes the first man to run the 10,000 metres in under 30 minutes, in a time of 29:52.6
1923 - Hank Williams, legendary Country Music singer, is born.
1813 - The Second Battle of Kulm is fought.