This is our day guide for Wednesday May 17th 2023 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 May 17th 2023

National Caesar Day

National Caesar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Caesar Day

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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International Customer Support Day

International Customer Support Day

Customer support staff are there to give us all a helping hand, so on the third Wednesday in May take a moment to thank them.

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National Cherry Cobbler Day

National Cherry Cobbler Day

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National Pack Rat Day

National Pack Rat Day

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National Walnut Day

National Walnut Day

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

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National Numeracy Day

National Numeracy Day

Nearly half the working-age population of the UK have the numeracy skills of a primary school child.

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 

While most people in the west take the availability of telecommunications for granted, this day highlights its benefits to all parts of the world.

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Public Holidays on May 17th 2023

DR Congo Liberation Day

DR Congo Liberation Day

Marks the 1997 coup led by Laurent-Désiré Kabila following the First Congo War

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Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

Birthday of the Raja of Perlis

The Raja of Perlis , Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin was born in Arau, Perlis on May 17th 1943

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Constitution Day

Constitution Day

Norway's National Day marks the adoption of the Constitution which declared the country as a kingdom independent of Sweden on May 17th 1814.

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Galician Literature Day

Galician Literature Day

This annual celebration of the Galician language and its literature was initiated in 1963

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Royal Ploughing Ceremony

Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

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