Day Guide for Monday July 17th 2023 What are the holidays on July 17th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday July 17th 2023 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 2023

American Samoa: Manu’a Cession Day (in lieu)

Marks the day in 1904 when the three Manuʻa Islands joined the US Protectorate of American Samoa

Botswana: President's Day Holiday

The current president of Botswana is Dumo Boko. He has been president since November 2024.

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India (regional): Harela

This festival marks the onset of the rainy season in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

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India (regional): Bonalu

A Hindu festival in Telangana celebrating Goddess Mahakali in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad

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India (regional): U Tirot Sing Day

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

Japan: Marine Day

Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation

Lesotho: King's Birthday

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

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Nepal (regional): Saune Sankranti

Hindu devotees celebrate Saune Sankranti on the first day of the Nepali month of Shrawan.

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 2023

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.

International: World Day for International Justice

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

South Korea: Korean Constitution Day

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

USA: National Get Out of the Dog House Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Out of the Dog House 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 2023
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 198 of 2023
167 days left in 2023
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Apollo and Soyuz dock together.
1967 - John Coltrane, the US musician, dies (b. 1926).
1959 - Billie Holiday, jazz singer - probably the greatest of them all - was arrested on her death bed in hospital for possession of narcotics. She died later that day.
1955 - Walt Disney's Disneyland was opened in California.