Day Guide for Saturday September 17th 2022 What are the holidays on September 17th 2022?

This is our day guide for Saturday September 17th 2022 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 September 17th 2022

Angola: National Heroes' Day

Marks the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Netowho was born on this day in 1922.

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India (regional): Karam Puja

A religious tribal festival that gives thanks to Karam Devta for a good harvest

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India (regional): Vishvakarma Day

Vishwakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect

Iran: Arbaeen

Commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

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Spain (regional): Day of Melilla

Melilla only. Marks the taking of the city by Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1497

Tonga: Birthday of HRH Crown Prince

The current heir to the throne was born on September 17th 1985

Observances on September 17th 2022

USA: National Dance Day

If you stumble, make it part of your dance

USA: Big Whopper Liar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Big Whopper Liar Day

USA: Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids

USA: International Coastal Cleanup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Coastal Cleanup Day

USA: International Eat An Apple Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Eat An Apple Day

International: International Red Panda Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Red Panda Day

USA: Puppy Mill Awareness Day

A day to highlight the inhumane practice of using 'puppy mills' to supply pet stores with dogs often kept in squalid conditions.

USA: Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Responsible Dog Ownership Day

USA: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

One of the most patriotic holidays, today celebrates both the constitution and citizens of the USA.

USA: National Apple Dumpling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Apple Dumpling Day

Honduras: Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

Germany: Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich attracting over 5 million visitors each year.

International: World Cleanup Day

World Cleanup Day is a civic movement, uniting 180 countries and millions of people across the world to clean up the planet. In one day.

International: World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day was established to enhance global understanding of patient safety

Belarus: Day of People's Unity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Day of People's Unity in Belarus.

USA: National DEI Day

Celebrate National DEI Day by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join in meaningful conversations to build a more united and equitable society.

International: Batman Day

Discover Batman Day, a celebration of the iconic Dark Knight every third Saturday in September. Learn how to get involved and celebrate the legacy of this legendary superhero.

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General Information for September 17th 2022
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 260 of 2022
105 days left in 2022
Week 37 of the year
On this Day in History
1939 - Taisto Mäki becomes the first man to run the 10,000 metres in under 30 minutes, in a time of 29:52.6
1813 - The Second Battle of Kulm is fought.
1631 - Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.
1111 - Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego Gelmírez crown Alfonso VII as "King of Galicia".