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16 holidays observed on this day
Friday, April 17 2026

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16 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

International Bat Appreciation Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Animals Wildlife International

International Bat Appreciation Day

Fly high with International Bat Appreciation Day! Show your support for these amazing creatures by learning more about them and their habitats.

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Blah Blah Blah Day
Community origin
Blah Blah Blah Day

Don't know what to say? Celebrate Blah Blah Blah Day and embrace the art of small talk - who knows, you might just discover something interesting!

Fun Silly United States
03
World Circus Day
Institutional Initiative
World Circus Day

An international observance celebrating circus arts, performers, and the cultural heritage of circus traditions worldwide.

Fun Unique International
04
National Cheese Ball Day
Food observance
National Cheese Ball Day

Celebrate National Cheese Ball Day with creamy, cheesy deliciousness! Get creative with flavors and toppings for the perfect party snack.

Food Cheese United States
05
International Haiku Poetry Day
Observance
International Haiku Poetry Day

Celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day - explore the beauty and depth of haikus with your friends, family, and loved ones!

Pop Culture Books International
06
National Kickball Day
Observance
National Kickball Day

Get ready to kick off National Kickball Day with your friends and family! It's time to bring out the competitive spirit and have some fun on the field.

Sports Team Sports United States
07
Ford Mustang Day
Observance
Ford Mustang Day

Rev up your engines and join in the celebration for Ford Mustang Day! From car shows to test drives, it's a day all Mustang lovers won't want to miss.

Tech Gadgets United States
08
Herbalist Day
Observance
Herbalist Day

On Herbalist Day, let's honor those who heal naturally with plants and herbs. Show your gratitude to the herbalists in your life!

Health Alternative Health International
09
No Limits for Deaf Children Day
Awareness day
No Limits for Deaf Children Day

No Limits for Deaf Children Day reminds us to break barriers, embrace diversity, and support the limitless potential of every child.

Awareness Disability United States
10
National Crawfish Day
Food observance
National Crawfish Day

Get ready to "pinch" yourself because National Crawfish Day is here! Don't miss out on all the delicious crawfish boils and festivities happening today.

Food Global Cuisines United States
11
Malbec World Day
Food observance
Malbec World Day

Raise a glass and join in the global celebration of Malbec World Day - indulge in this rich, full-bodied wine with friends and loved ones!

Food Alcohol United States
12
Syria Independence Day
Observance
Syria Independence Day

On Syria Independence Day, let's honor the brave men and women who fought for their country's freedom and celebrate the rich history and culture of this nation.

Culture Civics Syria
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World Hemophilia Day
Awareness day
World Hemophilia Day

On World Hemophilia Day, let's spread awareness and support for those living with this condition. Together, we can make a difference!

Awareness Rare Diseases International
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International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter
Awareness day
International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter

On International Day of Mastering Conversations That Matter, let's focus on building meaningful connections and understanding through open dialogue.

Awareness Values United States
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There’s Nothing Like a Dame Day
Observance
There’s Nothing Like a Dame Day

Time to celebrate the powerful, inspiring women in our lives on There's Nothing Like a Dame Day! Show them some love and appreciation today.

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
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2A Day
Individual Initiative
2A Day

Informal U.S. observance on April 17 honoring the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the right to keep and bear arms.

Culture Civics United States
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This week & month

91 month-long observances and 11 week-long ones that include April 17.

Stress Awareness Month
All of April
Stress Awareness Month
Awareness
Autism Acceptance Month
All of April
Autism Acceptance Month
Awareness
Child Abuse Awareness Month
All of April
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Awareness
Dog Appreciation Month
All of April
Dog Appreciation Month
Animals
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
All of April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
All of April
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Awareness
National Poetry Month
All of April
National Poetry Month
Pop Culture
National Grilled Cheese Month
All of April
National Grilled Cheese Month
Food
World Autism Month
All of April
World Autism Month
Awareness
National Alcohol Awareness Month
All of April
National Alcohol Awareness Month
Awareness
Canine Fitness Month
All of April
Canine Fitness Month
Animals
Adopt a Ferret Month
All of April
Adopt a Ferret Month
Animals
National Soft Pretzel Month
All of April
National Soft Pretzel Month
Food
National Frog Month
All of April
National Frog Month
Animals
Occupational Therapy Month
All of April
Occupational Therapy Month
Careers
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
All of April
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Awareness
Financial Literacy Month
All of April
Financial Literacy Month
Business
National Humor Month
All of April
National Humor Month
Fun
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
All of April
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Animals
National Food Month
All of April
National Food Month
Food
National BLT Sandwich Month
All of April
National BLT Sandwich Month
Food
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
All of April
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Animals
School Library Month
All of April
School Library Month
School
International Guitar Month
All of April
International Guitar Month
Hobbies
Keep America Beautiful Month
All of April
Keep America Beautiful Month
Nature
National Social Security Month
All of April
National Social Security Month
Business
Straw Hat Month
All of April
Straw Hat Month
Style
Counseling Awareness Month
All of April
Counseling Awareness Month
Careers
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
All of April
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Awareness
Month of the Military Child
All of April
Month of the Military Child
Awareness
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
All of April
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
Physical Wellness Month
All of April
Physical Wellness Month
Health
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
April 16 – May 29
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Nature
Global Child Nutrition Month
All of April
Global Child Nutrition Month
Awareness
National Dance Week
April 17–26
National Dance Week
Hobbies
National Kite Month
All of April
National Kite Month
Sports
Earth Month
All of April
Earth Month
Nature
National Card and Letter Writing Month
All of April
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Pop Culture
Organic Breakfast Month
All of April
Organic Breakfast Month
Food
Celebrate Diversity Month
All of April
Celebrate Diversity Month
Awareness
Fair Housing Month
All of April
Fair Housing Month
Awareness
International Amateur Radio Month
All of April
International Amateur Radio Month
Hobbies
International Dark Sky Week
April 13–19
International Dark Sky Week
Nature
National Foot Health Awareness Month
All of April
National Foot Health Awareness Month
Awareness
National Month of Hope
All of April
National Month of Hope
Awareness
National Welding Month
All of April
National Welding Month
Careers
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
All of April
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Awareness
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Week of the Young Child
April 11–17
Week of the Young Child
Awareness
Days of Remembrance
April 13–20
Days of Remembrance
Culture
Hate Week
April 12–18
Hate Week
Awareness
Move More Month
All of April
Move More Month
Health
National Donate Life Month
All of April
National Donate Life Month
Awareness
National Garlic Month
All of April
National Garlic Month
Food
National Green Week
February 7 – April 30
National Green Week
Nature
National Safe Digging Month
All of April
National Safe Digging Month
Awareness
National Woodworking Month
All of April
National Woodworking Month
Hobbies
National Youth Sports Safety Month
All of April
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Awareness
Rosacea Awareness Month
All of April
Rosacea Awareness Month
Awareness
STI Awareness Month
All of April
STI Awareness Month
Awareness
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
All of April
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Arab American Heritage Month
All of April
Arab American Heritage Month
Culture
Cesarean Awareness Month
All of April
Cesarean Awareness Month
Awareness
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
All of April
Cranberries and Gooseberries Month
Food
Defeat Diabetes Month
All of April
Defeat Diabetes Month
Awareness
Genocide Awareness Month
All of April
Genocide Awareness Month
Awareness
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
All of April
National African-American Women’s Fitness Month
Culture
National Car Care Month
All of April
National Car Care Month
Lifestyle
National Facial Protection Month
All of April
National Facial Protection Month
Awareness
National Pest Management Month
All of April
National Pest Management Month
Careers
Scottish-American Heritage Month
All of April
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Culture
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
All of April
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
All of April
SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
Awareness
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
All of April
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Awareness
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
All of April
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Careers
World Landscape Architecture Month
All of April
World Landscape Architecture Month
Careers
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
All of April
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Cancer Control Month
All of April
Cancer Control Month
Awareness
Children and Nature Awareness Month
All of April
Children and Nature Awareness Month
Awareness
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
All of April
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Food
Global Astronomy Month
All of April
Global Astronomy Month
School
Grange Month
All of April
Grange Month
Culture
IBS Month
All of April
IBS Month
Awareness
International Customer Loyalty Month
All of April
International Customer Loyalty Month
Business
Jazz Appreciation Month
All of April
Jazz Appreciation Month
Pop Culture
National Decorating Month
All of April
National Decorating Month
Lifestyle
National Fresh Celery Month
All of April
National Fresh Celery Month
Food
National Internship Awareness Month
All of April
National Internship Awareness Month
Careers
National Minority Health Month
All of April
National Minority Health Month
Awareness
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
All of April
National Sjogren’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Awareness
National Soy Foods Month
All of April
National Soy Foods Month
Food
National Student Employment Week
April 13–17
National Student Employment Week
Careers
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
April 10–17
Parkinson’s Awareness Week
Awareness
Records and Information Management Month
All of April
Records and Information Management Month
Business
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
All of April
Step up for 30 For Bowel Cancer Month
Awareness
Texas Sandfest
April 17–19
Texas Sandfest
Culture
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
All of April
Tomatillo and Asian Pear Month
Food
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
All of April
Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month
Food
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
April 10–19
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Pop Culture
Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
April 16–22
Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Awareness
Summer Tire Changeover Month
All of April
Summer Tire Changeover Month
Lifestyle
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
All of April
Worldwide Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month
Awareness
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