Day Guide for Sunday October 17th 2021 What are the holidays on October 17th 2021?

This is our day guide for Sunday October 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 October 17th 2021

Not a Public Holiday

Argentina: Mother's Day

In Argentina, Mother's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of October.

Haiti: Dessalines Day

Commemorates the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first ruler, in 1806

Observances on October 17th 2021

USA: Black Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day

International: Global Ethics Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day

United Nations: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.

USA: National Edge Day

An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.

USA: National Mulligan Day

Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.

USA: National Pasta Day

Whether you prefer gnocchi, penne or farfalle, pasta lovers can all agree that National Pasta Day is the best holiday of the year.

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General Information for October 17th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 290 of 2021
75 days left in 2021
Week 41 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 – Botswana and Lesotho join the United Nations.
1933 - Albert Einstein flees Nazi Germany and moves to the United States.
1662 - Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to France for 40,000 pounds.
539 BC - Cyrus the Great marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 70 years of exile. Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Yehud Medinata and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.