This is our day guide for Tuesday August 17th 2027 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 2027
Colombia: Assumption Day (in lieu)
The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Gabon: Independence Day
Marks Gabon's independence from France on August 17th 1960Regional
India (regional): Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
Indonesia: Independence Day
Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945August 16th 2027 | Go to Today | August 18th 2027
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| General Information for August 17th 2027 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2027 | |
| 136 days left in 2027 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1943 - Acclaimed American actor Robert De Niro is born in New York City. | |
| 1896 - Bridget Driscoll is run over by a Benz car in the grounds of The Crystal Palace, London, the UK's first pedestrian motoring fatality. | |
| 1861 - First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps. | |
| 1839 - The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world". |
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