Day Guide for Wednesday November 17th 2021 What are the holidays on November 17th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday November 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 November 17th 2021

International: Day of Freedom and Democracy

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

Germany (regional): Repentance Day

Saxony. Protestant churches celebrate a Day of Repentance and Prayer on the Wednesday before November 23

Myanmar: Full Moon of Tazaungmone Holiday

Marks the end of the rainy season in Myanmar

Observances on November 17th 2021

USA: National Educational Support Professionals Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day

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

United Kingdom: Zinfandel Day

Zinfandel is a black-skinned wine grape, grown in over 10% of California vineyards.

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 COPD Day

COPD is a Group of Lung Conditions Including Bronchitis and Emphysema.

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 2021
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 321 of 2021
44 days left in 2021
Week 46 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants.
1855 - David Livingstone becomes the first European to see the Victoria Falls in what is now present-day Zambia-Zimbabwe.
1810 - Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place.
474 – Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of 10 months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.