This is our day guide for Saturday October 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 October 17th 2026
Not a Public Holiday
Estonia: Ethnicity day
day dedicated to the Estonian unique language and cultural identity
Haiti: Dessalines Day
Commemorates the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first ruler, in 1806Regional
India (regional): Maha Saptami
Assam, Odisha, West Bengal. On the seventh day of Durga Puja, the goddess started her battle against Mahishasura.
Nepal: Phulpati
A major celebration that takes place on the seventh day of Bada Dashain festival, also called Saptami.Observances on October 17th 2026
USA: National Sweetest Day
Be sweet on Sweetest Day and hand out out candy to honor this nearly 100 year old holiday.
USA: Black Poetry Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day
International: Global Ethics Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day
United Nations: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.
USA: National Edge Day
An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.
USA: National Mulligan Day
Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.
USA: National Pasta Day
Whether you prefer gnocchi, penne or farfalle, pasta lovers can all agree that National Pasta Day is the best holiday of the year.
International: International Suit Up Day
Get ready to look awesome! Discover the legendary origins of International Suit Up Day on October 13th, inspired by Barney Stinson, and learn how you can join the global celebration.October 16th 2026 | Go to Today | October 18th 2026
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| General Information for October 17th 2026 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 290 of 2026 | |
| 75 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 42 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2003 – The pinnacle is fitted on the roof of Taipei 101, a 101-floor skyscraper in Taipei, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by 56 metres (184 ft) and become the world's tallest highrise. | |
| 1956 – Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer play a famous chess game called The Game of the Century. Fischer beat Byrne and wins a Brilliancy prize. | |
| 1941 – For the first time in World War II, a German submarine attacks an American ship. | |
| 1662 - Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to France for 40,000 pounds. |
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