This is our day guide for Monday August 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 August 17th 2026
International: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Argentina: San Martin's Day
San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.Regional
Canada (regional): Discovery Day
Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
Gabon: Independence Day
Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960
Indonesia: Independence Day
Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945
South Korea: Liberation Day (in lieu)
Marks the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese imperial rule in 1945 after the end of the second World War.Public sector only
USA (regional): Bennington Battle Day
Marks a 1777 battle in the War of IndependenceAugust 16th 2026 | Go to Today | August 18th 2026
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| General Information for August 17th 2026 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2026 | |
| 136 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 34 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1945 - Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaim the independence of Indonesia, igniting the Indonesian National Revolution against the Dutch Empire. | |
| 1920 - The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage. | |
| 1759 - Battle of Lagos Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France. | |
| 43 BC - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. |
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