Day Guide for Thursday December 17th 2020 What are the holidays on December 17th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday December 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 December 17th 2020

Bahrain: National Day Holiday

Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961.

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.

Regional

India (regional): Losoong/Namsoong

An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim.

Kazakhstan: Independence Day Holiday

Second day of Independence Day celebrations in Kazakhstan

Qatar: National Day (in lieu)

As Qatari National Day falls on a Friday in 2020, Thursday December 17th will be a public holiday.

Observances on December 17th 2020

USA: National Maple Syrup Day

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

USA: Wright Brothers Day

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USA: National Re-Gifting Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Re-Gifting 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 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 352 of 2020
14 days left in 2020
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.
1965 - The largest anti-Vietnam protest ever to have been held in Washington DC up to that point in time.
1903 - The Wright Brothers make their first flight.
942 - William I of Normandy is assassinated.