Day Guide for Saturday July 17th 2021 What are the holidays on July 17th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday July 17th 2021 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 July 17th 2021

Egypt: Eid-el-Kibr Holiday

Public holiday for the Feast of the the Sacrifice

Regional

India (regional): Kharchi Puja

Tripura only. A festival to worship the cleansing of the earth and honour 14 gods

Regional

India (regional): U Tirot Sing Day

Birthday of Tirot Singh, a freedom fighter from Meghalaya who led a revolt against the British

Lesotho: King's Birthday

Marks the birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III, who was born on July 17th 1963

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943

Not a Public Holiday

South Korea: Constitution Day

Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948

Observances on July 17th 2021

USA: National Peach Ice Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peach Ice Cream Day

USA: National Yellow Pig Day

Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time analysing the number 17.

International: World Emoji Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Emoji Day

USA: Wrong Way Corrigan Day

On July 17, 1938, Douglas Corrigan began his "wrong way" transatlantic flight from New York to Dublin instead of California.

USA: National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

USA: National Woodie Wagon Day

This classic style of car embodies the American values of tradition and adventure.

USA: Toss Away the Could Haves and Should Haves Day

This is a day to embrace your inner Édith Piaf - and regret nothing!

South Korea: Korean Constitution Day

Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948

International: World Day for International Justice

World Day for International Justice on 17 July recognises the emerging system of international criminal.

USA: National Record Store Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Record Store Day

USA: National Tattoo Day

On July 17th, we celebrate the Artistry and Individuality of Body Ink.

USA: National Lottery Day

Discover the excitement of National Lottery Day on July 17th with special promotions, community support, and a chance to win big. Join the fun responsibly!

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General Information for July 17th 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 198 of 2021
167 days left in 2021
Week 28 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Apollo and Soyuz dock together.
1975 - An international space link-up between US astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts took place when they crossed over from their docked spacecraft and shook hands 140 miles above Britain's south coast.
1955 - Walt Disney's Disneyland was opened in California.
1954 - Groucho Marx marries Eden Hartford.