Day Guide for Thursday July 17th 2025 What are the holidays on July 17th 2025?

This is our day guide for Thursday July 17th 2025 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 2025

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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

Lesotho: King's Birthday

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

Regional

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 2025

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.

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 2025
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 198 of 2025
167 days left in 2025
Week 29 of the year
On this Day in History
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.
1948 - A London rail disaster happens when an express train from Edinburgh to King's Cross derails at New Southgate due to a track defect and travelling above speed limit.