This is our day guide for Sunday August 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 August 17th 2025
Gabon: Independence Day
Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960Regional
India (regional): Karam
A religious tribal festival that gives thanks to Karam Devta for a good harvest
Indonesia: Independence Day
Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945August 16th 2025 | Go to Today | August 18th 2025
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| General Information for August 17th 2025 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2025 | |
| 136 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1977 - The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole. | |
| 1896 - Bridget Driscoll is run over by a Benz car in the grounds of The Crystal Palace, London, the UK's first pedestrian motoring fatality. | |
| 1861 - First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps. | |
| 43 BC - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. |
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