Day Guide for Sunday November 17th 2019 What are the holidays on November 17th 2019?

This is our day guide for Sunday November 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 November 17th 2019

International: Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day

Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet Revolution

Mali: Prophet's Baptism

Celebrated one week after the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, this marks the traditional Islamic birth rites that take place seven days after birth.

Observances on November 17th 2019

United Kingdom: Homemade Bread Day

A day to enjoy the making, baking and eating of nutritious homemade bread.

USA: National Baklava Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baklava Day

Azerbaijan: National Revival Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Revival Day

USA: National Take A Hike Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day

United Nations: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 

Philippines: International Students Day

International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.

Germany: National Day of Mourning

Commemorates all those who have died in armed conflicts around the world.

International: World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.

USA: National Unfriend Day

There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.

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General Information for November 17th 2019
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 321 of 2019
44 days left in 2019
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants.
1831 - Ecuador and Venezuela are separated from Gran Colombia.
1558 - Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I of England.
1511 - Spain and England ally against France.