Day Guide for Thursday December 17th 2026 What are the holidays on December 17th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday December 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 December 17th 2026

Bahrain: National Day Holiday

Accession Day of Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961.

Bhutan: National Day

The Day commemorates the coronation of the first Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) of modern Bhutan. It is Bhutan's most significant national holiday and is widely celebrated throughout the country.

Tunisia: Revolution and Youth Day

Marks the start of the Tunisian Revolution in December 2010.

Observances on December 17th 2026

USA: National Re-Gifting Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Re-Gifting Day

USA: National Maple Syrup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Maple Syrup Day

USA: Wright Brothers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Wright Brothers Day

International: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Find out the dates, history and background of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

USA: National Device Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Device Appreciation Day by giving love to your gadgets that keep you connected, entertained, and organized every day!

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General Information for December 17th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 351 of 2026
14 days left in 2026
Week 51 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - Stuart Adamson, guitarist, singer/songwriter and founder member of Big Country, is found dead in a hotel room.
1965 - The largest anti-Vietnam protest ever to have been held in Washington DC up to that point in time.
1903 - The Wright Brothers make their first flight.
942 - William I of Normandy is assassinated.