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
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 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 229 of 2027 | |
| 136 days left in 2027 | |
| Week 33 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1947 - The Radcliffe Line, the border between Dominion of India and Dominion of Pakistan is revealed. | |
| 1927 - Metropolitan Sergius proclaims the declaration of loyalty of the Russian Orthodox Church to the Soviet Union. | |
| 1909 - The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. | |
| 1692 - Salem witch trials: in Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft. |
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