This is our day guide for Monday November 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 November 17th 2025
International: Day of Freedom and Democracy
Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet Revolution
Colombia: Independence of Cartagena
On November 11th 1811, Cartagena was the first territory within present-day Colombia, and one of the first in Latin America, to declare independence from Spain.
Mexico: Revolution Day
Celebrates the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. Observed the third Monday of NovemberObservances on November 17th 2025
United Kingdom: Homemade Bread Day
A day to enjoy the making, baking and eating of nutritious homemade bread.
USA: National Baklava Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baklava Day
Azerbaijan: National Revival Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Revival Day
USA: National Take A Hike Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take A Hike Day
Philippines: International Students Day
International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.
International: World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.
USA: National Unfriend Day
There's a lot "not to like" about this national day.
USA: American Education Week
An opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.November 16th 2025 | Go to Today | November 18th 2025
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| General Information for November 17th 2025 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2025 | |
| 44 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2000 – Alberto Fujimori is removed from office as president of Peru. | |
| 1997 - In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. It becomes known as the Luxor Massacre. The police kill the six assailants. | |
| 1511 - Spain and England ally against France. | |
| 1405 - Sharif ul-Hāshim establishes the Sultanate of Sulu. |
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