This is our day guide for Monday October 17th 2022 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 October 17th 2022

Global Ethics Day

Global Ethics Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Ethics Day

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National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

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National Boss’s Day

National Boss’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Boss’s Day (or National Boss’s Day)

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Black Poetry Day

Black Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day

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National Edge Day

National Edge Day

An annual celebration of the straight edge subculture.

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National Mulligan Day

National Mulligan Day

Everyone deserves a second chance now and again - even golfers.

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National Pasta Day

National Pasta Day 🍝

Whether you prefer gnocchi, penne or farfalle, pasta lovers can all agree that National Pasta Day is the best holiday of the year.

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UK Coffee Week

UK Coffee Week ☕

Find out the dates, history and traditions of UK Coffee Week.

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.

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Public Holidays on October 17th 2022

Heroes and Foreparents Day

Heroes and Foreparents Day

This public holiday replaces St. Ursula's Day, It recognises the outstanding contributions of Virgin Islanders, in shaping their unique history and identity.

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Day of respect for cultural diversity

Day of respect for cultural diversity

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas

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Dessalines Day

Dessalines Day

Commemorates the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first ruler, in 1806

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Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah

Marks the end of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

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Jamaica National Heroes' Day

Jamaica National Heroes' Day

Celebrated on the Third Monday in October. Commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history.

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Malawian Mother's Day

Malawian Mother's Day

This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day. World Rural Women’s Day was launched in 1995 during the 4th UN World Conference on Women

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