Day Guide for Sunday May 17th 2026 What are the holidays on May 17th 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday May 17th 2026 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 May 17th 2026

DR Congo: Liberation Day

Marks the 1997 coup led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila following the First Congo War

Georgia: Day of Family Purity

A public holiday intended to protect traditional values in this former Soviet republic in the Caucasus.

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Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943

Norway: Constitution Day

Norway's National Day marks the adoption of the Constitution which declared the country as a kingdom independent of Sweden on May 17th 1814.

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Spain (regional): Galician Literature Day

This annual celebration of the Galician language and its literature was initiated in 1963

Observances on May 17th 2026

International: World Baking Day

Learn how World Baking Day encourages baking and sharing delicious treats with your loved ones. Get inspired with ideas to participate!

Canada: National Caesar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Caesar Day

USA: National Cherry Cobbler Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cherry Cobbler Day

USA: National Pack Rat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Rat Day

USA: National Walnut Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Walnut Day

United Nations: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 

While most people in the west take the availability of telecommunications for granted, this day highlights its benefits to all parts of the world.

China: National Day for Helping the Disabled

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day for Helping the Disabled

International: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

United Kingdom: National Doughnut Week

Learn about the UK's National Doughnut Week in May, a delicious way for businesses and individuals to raise money for The Children's Trust. Get involved and enjoy some tasty treats for a great cause!

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General Information for May 17th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 137 of 2026
228 days left in 2026
Week 20 of the year
On this Day in History
2000 - The number of the famous Mojave Phone Booth is quietly disconnected and the box itself disappears a short time after.
1995 - Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, becomes the world's youngest political prisoner.
1973 - The investigation into the Watergate affair is launched.
1814 - Norway wins independence from Denmark.