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May 17 Holidays

May 17 Daily Holidays in 2025

National Pizza Party Day
Food & Beverage

National Pizza Party Day

It's National Pizza Party Day - gather your friends and family, order some delicious pizza and have the best time ever!
National Endangered Species Day
Cause

National Endangered Species Day

Join us in protecting endangered species on National Endangered Species Day - let's work together to safeguard our planet!
National Walnut Day
Food & Beverage

National Walnut Day

Celebrate National Walnut Day with delicious recipes, health benefits, and tips for incorporating more walnuts into your diet!
NASCAR Day
Special Interest

NASCAR Day

Rev your engines and celebrate NASCAR Day with a special viewing party - it's time to get the race started!
National Cherry Cobbler Day
Food & Beverage

National Cherry Cobbler Day

Indulge in the deliciousness of National Cherry Cobbler Day! Enjoy a sweet treat with family and friends - the perfect way to end the day.
National Linda Day
Name Days

National Linda Day

Calling all Lindas - it's time to celebrate your name and all the amazing people who share it! Happy National Linda Day!
International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia
Cause

International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia

Stand up against discrimination and celebrate love in all forms on International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia.
Shades Day
Special Interest

Shades Day

Brighten up your day on Shades Day, support a worthy cause and help struggling families experience the joy of a much-needed holiday break!
National Bike To School Day
Special Interest

National Bike To School Day

Pedal your way to school on National Bike To School Day - get some fresh air, exercise and save the environment!
World Hypertension Day
Health

World Hypertension Day

Show your support for World Hypertension Day by taking steps to reduce your risk of high blood pressure and live a healthier life!
National Bike to Work Day
Special Interest

National Bike to Work Day

Make a difference this National Bike to Work Day - reduce your carbon footprint and get fit with a fun and eco-friendly commute!
World Information Society Day
Special Interest

World Information Society Day

Join the global conversation and celebrate World Information Society Day by sharing knowledge, ideas, and resources for a better tomorrow!
International Child Helpline Day
Special Interest

International Child Helpline Day

It's time to raise awareness for International Child Helpline Day - let's come together to support and protect children in need!
Pinot Grigio Day
Food & Beverage

Pinot Grigio Day

Cheers to Pinot Grigio Day! Enjoy a crisp and refreshing glass of this beloved white wine and toast to its delightful flavors.
Pack Rat Day
Special Interest

Pack Rat Day

Pack Rat Day is the perfect excuse to organize and declutter your home - get ready for a day of cleaning and tidying up!
National Defense Transportation Day
Federal

National Defense Transportation Day

Celebrate National Defense Transportation Day by recognizing the important contributions of those who keep our transportation systems running safely and efficiently!
National Idaho Day
Federal

National Idaho Day

Celebrate National Idaho Day with a trip to the Gem State! Enjoy all that Idaho has to offer — from its breathtaking nature to its delicious cuisine.
National Graduation Tassel Day
Special Interest

National Graduation Tassel Day

It's time to toss those tassels and throw your caps in the air - it's National Graduation Tassel Day! Congrats, grads! 🎓
Walk Safely To School Day
Cause

Walk Safely To School Day

Embrace fitness and safety on Walk Safely to School Day - inspiring kids to lace up their shoes and parents to join the fun!
National Mushroom Hunting Day
Special Interest

National Mushroom Hunting Day

Get ready to go on a wild adventure and discover the wonders of nature on National Mushroom Hunting Day! Don't forget your basket for all those delicious finds.

2025 Monthly Holidays that include May 17

National Pet Month
Animal

National Pet Month

Show your furry friends some extra love this National Pet Month - dedicate the month to spoiling them with special treats, toys, and cuddles!
Mental Health Awareness Month
Health

Mental Health Awareness Month

Take care of your mental health this month - join us as we raise awareness and support those struggling with mental illness.
Military Appreciation Month
Federal

Military Appreciation Month

Show your support for our service members this Military Appreciation Month - honor them with donations, thank you notes, and more!
Zombie Awareness Month
Arts & Entertainment

Zombie Awareness Month

Don't be caught unprepared for Zombie Awareness Month - brush up on your zombie survival skills and get ready to take on the undead!
National Duckling Month
Animal

National Duckling Month

Get ready to quack up all month long for National Duckling Month! From adorable videos to fun facts, we've got everything you need to celebrate these fluffy little creatures.
National Hamburger Month
Food & Beverage

National Hamburger Month

Sink your teeth into the juiciest month of the year - National Hamburger Month! Get ready to indulge in all kinds of mouthwatering burgers.
Be Kind to Animals Month
Animal

Be Kind to Animals Month

Show love and compassion to our furry friends this Be Kind to Animals Month - adopt, volunteer, donate or simply spread awareness!
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Health

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

Join in on Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month and help spread awareness, understanding, and support for those affected by the disorder.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Cause

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and honor the immense contributions of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders to our culture and society!
National Barbecue Month
Food & Beverage

National Barbecue Month

Fire up the grill and get ready to savor the flavors of National Barbecue Month with mouthwatering recipes, tips, and tricks for the ultimate BBQ experience!
Lupus Awareness Month
Health

Lupus Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness for Lupus during Lupus Awareness Month - help spread the word and support those affected by this difficult disease.
Jewish American Heritage Month
Religious

Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning about the culture, history, and achievements of the Jewish community in America!
National Strawberry Month
Food & Beverage

National Strawberry Month

Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry during National Strawberry Month! From desserts to drinks, we've got you covered with delicious recipes and exciting events.
ALS Awareness Month
Health

ALS Awareness Month

Let's join together to raise awareness for ALS during ALS Awareness Month! Let's spread the word and help find a cure today!
Better Speech and Hearing Month
Health

Better Speech and Hearing Month

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month by learning more about communication disorders, hearing loss prevention, and speech therapy treatments!
National Salad Month
Food & Beverage

National Salad Month

Get ready to crunch your way through National Salad Month with our delicious and nutritious recipes that will make you love salads even more!
Small Business Month
Special Interest

Small Business Month

It's time to support local and celebrate Small Business Month - discover unique products, services, and experiences while helping your community thrive!
Date Your Mate Month
Relationship

Date Your Mate Month

Spice up your relationship this Date Your Mate Month with fun date ideas, heartfelt gestures, and quality time together. Keep the love alive!

2025 Famous Birthdays on May 17

<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/nikki-reed" 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/d811890d-f3cf-45fe-38f9-73f8a737a600/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Nikki Reed" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/nikki-reed" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Nikki Reed</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/tahj-mowry" 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/a853b8f0-dbae-4c79-60fc-6a301d8aee00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tahj Mowry" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tahj-mowry" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tahj Mowry</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/bill-paxton" 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/4adaa9f0-e6a7-492b-205a-9aecb0a6e400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Bill Paxton" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bill-paxton" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Bill Paxton</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/derek-hough" 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/ce8fa52c-f23e-45ca-89de-6e52cb7cfa00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Derek Hough" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Dancer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/derek-hough" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Derek Hough</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/bob-saget" 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/df74dcf2-32b9-4329-e123-55c36cdd2000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Bob Saget" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bob-saget" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Bob Saget</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/matt-ryan" 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/c8c0aad6-dbf4-4f0c-2bd3-ac80aeb14f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Matt Ryan" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Football Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/matt-ryan" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Matt Ryan</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on May 17

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1521</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Duke of Buckingham's Execution</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham, executes for treason.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1536</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tudor Marriage Annulment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The marriage between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is annulled.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1590</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Queen of Scotland Crowned</div><div class='timeline-text'>Anne of Denmark crowned Queen of Scotland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1642</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of Montreal</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve founds Ville Marie de Montréal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1792</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>New York Stock Exchange Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Formation of the New York Stock Exchange under the Buttonwood Agreement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1875</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Kentucky Derby</div><div class='timeline-text'>Aristides wins the inaugural Kentucky Derby with jockey Oliver Lewis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>The children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is first published in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Landmark Supreme Court Decision</div><div class='timeline-text'>In Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules against racial segregation in public schools.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Chuck E. Cheese's Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nolan Bushnell opens the inaugural Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre in San Jose, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Homosexuality Removed from Disease List</div><div class='timeline-text'>The General Assembly of the World Health Organization eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseases.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is May 17?
May 17 is a day brimming with diverse and engaging celebrations! Gear up for National Bike to Work Day and National Bike To School Day, promoting fitness and environmental consciousness. If you're a nature or food enthusiast, partake in National Endangered Species Day, or savor the delights of National Pizza Party Day and National Cherry Cobbler Day. Alternatively, advocate for equality on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. With such a wide array of holidays, there’s something exciting for everyone to participate in and enjoy!