This is our day guide for Wednesday April 17th 2024 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?

Observances on April 17th 2024

Banana Day

Banana Day 🍌

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Banana Day.

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National Espresso Day

National Espresso Day

It's an Italian classic, so no wonder Italy observes National Espresso Day!

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National Bat Appreciation Day

National Bat Appreciation Day

You'd have to be batty not to want to celebrate these amazing, nocturnal animals!

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National Cheeseball Day

National Cheeseball Day

Let's be honest, most holidays are cheesy, at least this one is upfront about it!

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National Ellis Island Family History Day

National Ellis Island Family History Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ellis Island Family History Day

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International Haiku Poetry Day

International Haiku Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.

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Malbec Day

Malbec Day

Malbec is one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine.

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Public Holidays on April 17th 2024

American Samoa Flag Day

American Samoa Flag Day

Marks the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory

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Women's Day

Women's Day

Marks the appointment of the first female to the Government in Gabon

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Ram Navami

Ram Navami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra

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Burmese New Year's Day

Burmese New Year's Day

The Burmese New Year falls on the day that the sun enters the star sign of Aries

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Evacuation Day

Evacuation Day

Commemorates the withdrawal of French troops on this day in 1946, when Syria proclaimed its independence after more than 20 years of French occupation.

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