May 17th Holidays

We have 23 holidays listed for May 17.

May 17th is the 137th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Gina Haspel, after confirmation by the U.S. Senate, became the first woman to lead the Central Intelligence Agency; the first Chuck E Cheese restaurant opened in San Jose, California, and Hanry VIII and Anne Boleyn's marriage was annulled. Famous May 17th birthdays include boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Today is National Walnut Day.

May17

National Walnut Day

They’re great for your heart, brain, and bones; and you can incorporate them into any meal.

May17

Bike To School Day

Check out our fun ideas to enjoy Bike To School Day with the family.

May17

International Child Helpline Day

International Child Helpline Day takes place annually to celebrate the work of child helplines.

May17

International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an important L.G.B.T.Q. awareness holiday.

May17

International Virtual Assistants Day

Dedicated to virtual assistants, this is a day to recognize their hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

May17

NASCAR Day

Enjoy the NASCAR event while also helping children across the country.

May17

National Bike to Work Day

This day aims to incentivize us to switch our regular commute with bikes.

May17

National Cherry Cobbler Day

Cherry cobbler is a baked dessert with a rich cherry filling and a biscuit dough crust.

May17

National Defense Transportation Day

Commemorate National Defense Transportation Day by celebrating the ones behind the wheels!

May17

National Graduation Tassel Day

It’s time to relive your favorite Graduation Day memories!

May17

National Idaho Day

Hey, Idahoans, today we celebrate you!

May17

National Linda Day

Linda means ‘beautiful,’ and this is the day to celebrate the name!

May17

National Mushroom Hunting Day

Pack yourself with the essential info for the mushroom hunt into the wild.

May17

National Pinkfix Day

With guidance from experts and your own learning, you can make wise decisions about your money.

May17

NF Awareness Day

Help raise awareness of neurofibromatosis to support research to end this condition this Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day.

May17

Pack Rat Day

Get rid of the old and make space for the new!

May17

Pinot Grigio Day

Get a bottle of pinot grigio, bring your glass, and celebrate the day lightly.

May17

Shades Day

It’s time to slide on some sunshades and lend a helping hand to families in need.

May17

Walk Safely To School Day

Join us as we encourage Australia’s tiny tots to ditch the bus and walk to school.

May17

World Hypertension Day

Let’s raise awareness of this condition to prevent strokes or other diseases.

May17

World Information Society Day

Raise awareness of the internet and I.C.T. so that we can bridge the digital divide this World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.