November 17: National Days, Holidays & Observances
November 17 is day 321 of the year, with 44 days left until the year ends. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday. There are 6 observances on this date.
International Students’ Day
International Students’ Day on November 17 honours the Czech students of 1939 and celebrates students worldwide. History, the Velvet Revolution, ideas and…
National Entrepreneurs' Day
Every year, on November 15, National Entrepreneur's Day honors those who started from nothing and built successful businesses.
National Hiking Day
On November 17, National Hiking Day, we're inspired to go hiking thanks to the National Trail System's more than 60,000 miles of…
National Homemade Bread Day
National Homemade Bread Day is November 17. Discover its Ann Arbor origin, a 14,400-year bread history, easy beginner breads and 10 ways…
National Unfriend Day
National Unfriend Day 2026: History, Activities, Quotes, Messages . Are you already obsessed with the song ‘All of my friends are toxic and…
World Prematurity Day
The goal of World Prematurity Day, which takes place on November 17, is to increase public awareness of premature birth.
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Rachel McAdams
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