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January 17 Holidays

Customer Service Day
Special Interest

Customer Service Day

Show your appreciation for excellent customer service on Customer Service Day - thank someone for going the extra mile and make their day!
National Hot Buttered Rum Day
Food & Beverage

National Hot Buttered Rum Day

Cozy up and indulge in the perfect winter drink on National Hot Buttered Rum Day - a warm, buttery treat to keep you feeling toasty!
Popeye Day
Arts & Entertainment

Popeye Day

It's time to get your spinach on and channel your inner Popeye for National Popeye Day! Don't forget to flex those muscles.
Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day
Fun

Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day

Say goodbye to your failed New Year's resolutions and embrace a carefree day of indulgence on Ditch New Year's Resolution Day!
Benjamin Franklin Day
Special Interest

Benjamin Franklin Day

Honor one of America's greatest minds on Benjamin Franklin Day - learn about his inventions, writings, and contributions to history.
Cable Car Day
Special Interest

Cable Car Day

Hop on board and ride the historic cable cars in honor of National Cable Car Day - a unique way to experience the city's charm and history!
Kid Inventors’ Day
Appreciation

Kid Inventors’ Day

Calling all young innovators! It's time to celebrate Kid Inventors' Day and showcase your amazing ideas and inventions. Who knows, you could be the next big inventor!
National Charlotte Day
Name Days

National Charlotte Day

It's time to honor the strong and brave women named Charlotte on National Charlotte Day - let's celebrate their remarkable contributions!
International We Are Not Broken Day
Health

International We Are Not Broken Day

On International We Are Not Broken Day, let's embrace our imperfections and remind ourselves that we are strong, resilient, and beautiful just the way we are.
National Bootlegger’s Day
Food & Beverage

National Bootlegger’s Day

Raise a glass and honor the rebel spirits of the past on National Bootlegger's Day - cheers to those who defied prohibition!
National Hot Heads Chili Day
Food & Beverage

National Hot Heads Chili Day

Spice up your day with National Hot Heads Chili Day! From fiery flavors to chili cook-offs, it's time to turn up the heat and satisfy your taste buds.
National Ta Day
Name Days

National Ta Day

Calling all TAs! It's National TA Day and we're honoring all those amazing individuals with the name "TA." Show some love for your fellow TAs today!
National Carolina Day
Name Days

National Carolina Day

Calling all Carolinas! It's time to celebrate your unique name and heritage on National Carolina Day - join in the fun with events and special deals just for you.
Museum Selfie Day
Arts & Entertainment

Museum Selfie Day

Capture the beauty of artistry and history in a fun, personal way on Museum Selfie Day - a picture-perfect day for culture and creativity!
National Lose the Jet Lag Day
Special Interest

National Lose the Jet Lag Day

Say goodbye to grogginess and jet lag with these helpful tips and tricks on National Lose the Jet Lag Day! Get ready to feel refreshed and energized.
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
Federal

James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day

Honor the legacy of James Leonard Tagle Gordon on his special day - a Filipino politician and advocate for social justice and human rights.
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Monthly Holidays that include January 17

National Staying Healthy Month
January

National Staying Healthy Month

Be your best self this month - join us in celebrating National Staying Healthy Month with tips, advice and activities to help you stay healthy!
Financial Wellness Month
January

Financial Wellness Month

This Financial Wellness Month, take control of your finances with budgeting tips and strategies to help you reach your financial goals!
International Creativity Month
January

International Creativity Month

Get ready to unleash your inner creative genius because it's International Creativity Month! Let your imagination run wild and create something amazing.
International Quality of Life Month
January

International Quality of Life Month

Celebrate International Quality of Life Month and make a commitment to improving your life - it's never too late to take control!
Get Organized Month
January

Get Organized Month

Ready to conquer clutter and chaos? Get Organized Month is the perfect time to declutter, streamline, and simplify your life!
National Train Your Dog Month
January

National Train Your Dog Month

Make your furry friend the best behaved pup on the block this National Train Your Dog Month with our top training tips and tricks!
Family Fit Lifestyle Month
January

Family Fit Lifestyle Month

Get the whole family moving and grooving this Family Fit Lifestyle Month! From fun outdoor activities to healthy recipes, make fitness a family affair.
National Blood Donor Month
January

National Blood Donor Month

Give the gift of life this National Blood Donor Month - sign up to donate and help save lives today!
National Mentoring Month
January

National Mentoring Month

Make a difference this National Mentoring Month - join our community and help support young people on their journey to success!
Dry January
January

Dry January

Start the New Year with a healthier lifestyle - join Dry January and make this your healthiest year yet!
National Bath Safety Month
January

National Bath Safety Month

Make sure your family stays safe during National Bath Safety Month - check for hazards, install safety products, and know the signs of drowning.
National Book Blitz Month
January

National Book Blitz Month

Get ready to dive into a world of literary adventures - it's National Book Blitz Month! Time to stock up on great reads and cozy up with a good book.
​Thyroid Awareness Month
January

​Thyroid Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness for Thyroid Awareness Month - learn the signs and symptoms, and how to protect your thyroid health!
Cervical Health Awareness Month
January

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Celebrate Cervical Health Awareness Month by learning about cervical cancer, HPV, and other diseases to keep yourself informed and healthy!
Veganuary
January

Veganuary

Ready to take on the challenge of Veganuary? Join a growing movement and discover delicious plant-based alternatives for a healthier lifestyle!
National Meat Month
January

National Meat Month

Indulge in all your favorite meats this National Meat Month - from juicy steaks to savory barbecue, it's time to savor every bite!
National Hot Tea Month
January

National Hot Tea Month

Warm up your January with a cup of comfort on National Hot Tea Month - cozy, delicious, and perfect for any winter day!
National Soup Month
January

National Soup Month

Warm up your winter with delicious soups and stews during National Soup Month. From classic chicken noodle to hearty chili, there's a soup for everyone!

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jeremiah-raber" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/0df6ae81-e76a-4dca-8c6c-b47c6a7cb200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jeremiah Raber" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jeremiah-raber" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jeremiah Raber</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joy-taylor" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/af03347d-f82e-4cb6-5e90-51e1ff9fd200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Joy Taylor" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Radio Host</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joy-taylor" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Joy Taylor</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/calvin-harris" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/8ff753f0-d5a7-452e-ff46-cc6841470300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Calvin Harris" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">DJ</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/calvin-harris" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Calvin Harris</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/fka-twigs" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/3d843e10-557d-43a7-31db-dd88b493fb00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="FKA Twigs" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/fka-twigs" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">FKA Twigs</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/betty-white" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/efd2751e-13d6-4225-150f-fa5397a88d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Betty White" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/betty-white" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Betty White</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jake-paul" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6b532fe8-0c9b-40be-45a1-a4c49cdc2000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jake Paul" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jake-paul" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jake Paul</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/lil-jon" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/191e7f70-e174-4e5c-2296-381814bb5400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Lil Jon" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/lil-jon" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Lil Jon</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/michelle-obama" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/80f0cb6b-fe6e-4727-f265-b081fcb04400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Michelle Obama" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">First Lady</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/michelle-obama" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Michelle Obama</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/muhammad-ali" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4763f6ec-3544-43b6-e4c6-8a2d15d3cf00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Muhammad Ali" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Boxer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/muhammad-ali" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Muhammad Ali</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/zooey-deschanel" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6561ad79-e022-4e21-6579-9dc7a1ca5900/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Zooey Deschanel" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/zooey-deschanel" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Zooey Deschanel</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/dwyane-wade" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/37adc0c9-c2f7-4845-f85d-fb4d7af40900/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Dwyane Wade" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Basketball Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/dwyane-wade" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Dwyane Wade</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/steve-harvey" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/a6877a3a-3d2b-42eb-0bae-e1fd41e5b300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Steve Harvey" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Comedian</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/steve-harvey" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Steve Harvey</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>38 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Octavian Remarries</div><div class='timeline-text'>Octavian divorces Scribonia and marries Livia Drusilla, causing ripple effects in the Second Triumvirate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1377</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Papacy Moves to Rome</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Gregory XI reestablishes the Papacy in Rome from Avignon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1524</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Verrazzano's Voyage</div><div class='timeline-text'>Explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sets sail westward from Madeira in search of a sea route to the Pacific Ocean.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1781</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Battle of Cowpens</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Revolutionary War: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan achieve a significant victory in South Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>British Victory in Sudan</div><div class='timeline-text'>British forces defeat a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea during the Mahdist War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>South Pole Reached</div><div class='timeline-text'>British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole, a month after Roald Amundsen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prohibition Begins in U.S.</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Volstead Act goes into effect, marking the beginning of Prohibition in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First U.N. Security Council Session</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations Security Council convenes for the first time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Great Brink's Robbery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over $2 million is stolen from the Brink's Building in Boston in what would become known as The Great Brink's Robbery.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Operation Desert Storm</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Gulf War intensifies as Operation Desert Storm begins with an aerial bombing campaign against Iraq.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Suspending Search for Flight 370</div><div class='timeline-text'>The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is called off.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is January 17?
January 17 is a day packed with a diverse array of celebrations ranging from honoring historical figures to embracing fun and whimsy! Whether you're giving a nod to the ingenuity of young minds on Kid Inventors’ Day, sipping on a cozy drink for National Hot Buttered Rum Day, or stepping back to a roaring era on National Bootlegger’s Day, there's something for everyone. Embrace the playful spirit with Popeye Day, or indulge in some self-reflection and drop those pesky New Year's resolutions. With so many unique holidays, this day promises to be anything but ordinary!