Day Guide for Tuesday December 17th 2019 What are the holidays on December 17th 2019?

This is our day guide for Tuesday December 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 December 17th 2019

Bahrain: National Day Holiday

Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain

Bhutan: National Day

The Day commemorates the coronation of the first Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) of modern Bhutan. It is Bhutan's most significant national holiday and is widely celebrated throughout the country.

Kazakhstan: Independence Day Holiday

Second day of Independence Day celebrations in Kazakhstan

Observances on December 17th 2019

USA: National Maple Syrup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Maple Syrup Day

USA: Wright Brothers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Wright Brothers Day

International: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Find out the dates, history and background of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

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General Information for December 17th 2019
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 351 of 2019
14 days left in 2019
Week 51 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - Stuart Adamson, guitarist, singer/songwriter and founder member of Big Country, is found dead in a hotel room.
1903 - The Wright Brothers make their first flight.
1778 - Sir Humphry Davy FRS, one of the founding fathers of general anaesthesiology, is born in Penzance, Cornwall.
942 - William I of Normandy is assassinated.