Day Guide for Wednesday April 17th 2019 What are the holidays on April 17th 2019?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 17th 2019 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 April 17th 2019

American Samoa: American Samoa Flag Day

Marks the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory

Public sector only

Costa Rica: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism

Gabon: Women's Day

Marks the appointment of the first female to the Government in Gabon

Public sector only

Honduras: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism

Regional

India (regional): Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara (24 great sages)

Indonesia: Public Holiday

This public holiday in Indonesia is to allow people to vote in the election.

Lao: Lao New Year Holiday

Fourth day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year to replace the date of 14 April 2019

Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday

Fifth day of the Water Festival before Burmese New Year

Public sector only

Uruguay: Bank Holiday

Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay

Public sector only

Venezuela: Holy Week Holiday

Public sector holiday in the run up to Easter

Observances on April 17th 2019

United Kingdom: Malbec Day

Malbec is one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine.

USA: National Bat Appreciation Day

You'd have to be batty not to want to celebrate these amazing, nocturnal animals!

USA: National Cheeseball Day

Let's be honest, most holidays are cheesy, at least this one is upfront about it!

USA: National Ellis Island Family History Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ellis Island Family History Day

Italy: National Espresso Day

It's an Italian classic, so no wonder Italy observes National Espresso Day!

USA: International Haiku Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.

International: Banana Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Banana Day.

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General Information for April 17th 2019
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 107 of 2019
258 days left in 2019
Week 16 of the year
On this Day in History
1998 - Linda McCartney, wife of Paul McCartney, Wings musician and animal rights campaigner, dies (born 1941).
1970 - After a tense few days, Apollo 13 re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down with its crew intact.
1940 - Singer/songwriter Billy Fury is born in Liverpool, UK.
1492 - Christopher Columbus signs a deal with Spain to finance his travels.