Day Guide for Tuesday August 17th 2021 What are the holidays on August 17th 2021?

This is our day guide for Tuesday August 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 August 17th 2021

Gabon: Independence Day

Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960

Indonesia: Independence Day

Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

Myanmar: Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Observances on August 17th 2021

United Kingdom: Cupcake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cupcake Day

USA: National Thrift Shop Day

National Nonprofit Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible work nonprofits do every day.

Slovenia: Prekmurje Reunification Day

Marks the return of the region of Prekmurje to Slovenia control in 1919 .

USA: Black Cat Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Cat Appreciation Day.

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General Information for August 17th 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 229 of 2021
136 days left in 2021
Week 33 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - A massive power blackout hits the Indonesian island of Java, affecting almost 100 million people, the one of the largest and most widespread power outages in history.
1896 - Bridget Driscoll is run over by a Benz car in the grounds of The Crystal Palace, London, the UK's first pedestrian motoring fatality.
1692 - Salem witch trials: in Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft.
43 BC - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.