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

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

International: Ashoura

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.

Regional

India (regional): U Tirot Sing Day

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

Lesotho: King's Birthday

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

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 2024

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.

USA: National Hot Dog Day

From its humble beginnings as a street food staple to its iconic status at baseball games and backyard barbecues, the hot dog has become a symbol of community, joy, and all things Americana.

South Korea: Korean Constitution Day

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

International: World Day for International Justice

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

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 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 199 of 2024
167 days left in 2024
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
1975 - Apollo and Soyuz dock together.
1964 - The Republican Party selects Barry Goldwater as their presidential candidate; one of the central issues in the election is US involvement in the Vietnam War.
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.
1889 - Erle Stanley Gardner, US author and lawyer who created Perry Mason, was born.