Day Guide for Wednesday April 17th 2024 What are the holidays on April 17th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday April 17th 2024 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 April 17th 2024

American Samoa: American Samoa Flag Day

Marks the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory

Croatia: Public Holiday

To allow voters to participate in the Parliamentary elections.

Gabon: Women's Day

Marks the appointment of the first female to the Government in Gabon

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India (regional): Ram Navami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra

Lao: Lao New Year Holiday

Fifth day of holidays to mark the Lao New Year

Myanmar: Burmese New Year

The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries

Solomon Islands: Public Holiday

A public holiday fro National, Provincial and Honiara City Council elections.

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Spain (regional): Feast of San Vincent Ferrer

Vincent Ferrer was a Valencian Dominican friar, who gained acclaim as a missionary and a logician

Syria: Evacuation Day

Commemorates the withdrawal of French troops on this day in 1946, when Syria proclaimed its independence after more than 20 years of French occupation.

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General Information for April 17th 2024
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 108 of 2024
258 days left in 2024
Week 16 of the year
On this Day in History
1970 - After a tense few days, Apollo 13 re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down with its crew intact.
1963 - Baseball legend Mickey Mantle hits the record-breaking 'tape measure' home run.
1957 - Nick Hornby, the English author, is born.
1940 - Singer/songwriter Billy Fury is born in Liverpool, UK.