Day Guide for Tuesday November 17th 2020 What are the holidays on November 17th 2020?

This is our day guide for Tuesday November 17th 2020 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 2020

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

Regional

India (regional): Ningol Chakkouba

During this popular festival, married sisters and daughters are invited to the parental house for a grand feast

Nepal: Bhai Tika

A festival focused on siblings. Sisters invite their brothers to join in a feast.

Observances on November 17th 2020

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

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.

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 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 322 of 2020
44 days left in 2020
Week 47 of the year
On this Day in History
1933 – United States recognizes Soviet Union.
1855 - David Livingstone becomes the first European to see the Victoria Falls in what is now present-day Zambia-Zimbabwe.
1511 - Spain and England ally against France.
1405 - Sharif ul-Hāshim establishes the Sultanate of Sulu.