Saturday 17th July 2021 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Saturday July 17th 2021 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 July 17th 2021

World Emoji Day 📅

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Emoji Day

World Day for International Justice

World Day for International Justice on 17 July recognises the emerging system of international criminal.

Korean Constitution Day

Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948

National Peach Ice Cream Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peach Ice Cream Day

National Yellow Pig Day

Science
USA

Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time analysing the number 17.

Wrong Way Corrigan Day

History
USA

On July 17, 1938, Douglas Corrigan began his "wrong way" transatlantic flight from New York to Dublin instead of California.

National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

Alcohol
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

National Woodie Wagon Day

Travel
USA

This classic style of car embodies the American values of tradition and adventure.

Toss Away the Could Haves and Should Haves Day

Action
USA

This is a day to embrace your inner Édith Piaf - and regret nothing!

National Record Store Day

Culture
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Record Store Day

National Tattoo Day

General
USA

On July 17th, we celebrate the Artistry and Individuality of Body Ink.

Eid Al Adha

Egypt

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.