This is our day guide for Wednesday April 17th 2019 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 2019

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 2019

Costa Rica Holy Week Holiday

Costa Rica Holy Week Holiday

Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism

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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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Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara (24 great sages)

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Thingyan

Thingyan

The Water Festival holidays precede the New Year

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Tourism Week Holiday

Tourism Week Holiday

Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay

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Venezuela Holy Week Holiday

Venezuela Holy Week Holiday

Public sector holiday in the run up to Easter

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