This is our day guide for Thursday September 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 September 17th 2026
Angola: National Heroes' Day
Marks the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Netowho was born on this day in 1922.Regional
Bhutan (regional): Thimphu Drubchen
Celebrated three days before Thimphu Tshechu, this festival dates back to the early 18th century.Regional
Spain (regional): Day of Melilla
Melilla only. Marks the taking of the city by Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1497
Tonga: Birthday of HRH Crown Prince
The current heir to the throne was born on September 17th 1985
Vatican City: St Robert Bellarmine's Day
A public holiday is observed to mark the current pope's name day.September 16th 2026 | Go to Today | September 18th 2026
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| General Information for September 17th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 260 of 2026 | |
| 105 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 38 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1972 - The first episode of the M*A*S*H TV series is aired; the show is going to last 11 years - four years longer than the Korean War that had inspired it. | |
| 1948 - The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union. | |
| 1787 - Russians under Alexander Suvorov defeat the Turks at Kinburn. | |
| 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought. |
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