Day Guide for Tuesday October 17th 2023 What are the holidays on October 17th 2023?

This is our day guide for Tuesday October 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 October 17th 2023

Haiti: Dessalines Day

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

Observances on October 17th 2023

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.

USA: National Pharmacy Technician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pharmacy Technician Day

USA: Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

International: International Suit Up Day

Get ready to look awesome! Discover the legendary origins of International Suit Up Day on October 13th, inspired by Barney Stinson, and learn how you can join the global celebration.

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General Information for October 17th 2023
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 290 of 2023
75 days left in 2023
Week 42 of the year
On this Day in History
1979 - Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1966 – Botswana and Lesotho join the United Nations.
1806 – Former leader of the Haitian Revolution, Emperor Jacques I of Haiti is assassinated after an oppressive rule.
1448 - Second Battle of Kosovo, where the mainly Hungarian army led by John Hunyadi is defeated by an Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II.