Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on June 17
15 holidays and special days are celebrated on June 17 around the world.
- 15observances
- 60events
Holidays and observances
Christian feast day:
Albert ChmielowskiAlbert Chmielowski – born Adam Hilary Bernard Chmielowski – was a Polish Franciscan tertiary, painter, and disabled veteran of the Uprising of 1863. He was founder of both the Albertine Brothers and Albertine Sisters who are servants of the homeless and destit
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Botolph (England and Scandinavia)Botolph of Thorney was an English abbot and saint. He is regarded as the patron saint of boundaries, and by extension, of trade and travel, as well as various aspects of farming. His feast day is celebrated either on 17 June (England) or 25 June (Scotland).- Christian feast day: Gondulphus of BerrySaint Gondulphus of Berry, is a bishop, not to be confused with Gondulf of Maastricht.
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HervéSaint Hervé, also known as Harvey, Herveus, or Houarniaule, was a sixth-century Breton saint. Along with Saint Ives, he is one of the most popular of the Breton saints. He was born in Guimiliau (Gwimilio).- Christian feast day: Hypatius of Bithynia (Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches)Hypatius of Bithynia was a monk and hermit of the fifth century. A Phrygian, he became a hermit at the age of nineteen in Thrace. He then traveled to Constantinople and then Chalcedon with another hermit named Jason. He became abbot of a hermitage at Chalcedon
- Christian feast day: RaineriusRainerius (c. 1115/1117 – 1160) is the patron saint of Pisa and patron saint of travellers. His feast day is 17 June, and his name may also be spelt Raynerius, Rainerius, Rainier, Raineri, Rainieri, Ranieri, Raniero, or Regnier.
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Samuel and Henrietta Barnett (Church of England)Samuel Augustus Barnett was a Church of England cleric and social reformer who was particularly associated with the establishment of the first university settlement, Toynbee Hall, in east London in 1884. He is often referred to as Canon Barnett, having served 
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Theresa of PortugalTheresa of Portugal was Queen of Léon as the first wife of her first cousin King Alfonso IX of León. When her marriage was annulled because of consanguinity, she retired to a convent. She was beatified in 1705.
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June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)June 16 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - June 18
Father's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala)Father's Day is a day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Father's Day" complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Sib
Icelandic National Day, celebrates the independence of Iceland from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944.Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland's centuries-old ties with Denmark. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of
National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Forest Fires (Portugal)A series of four initial deadly wildfires erupted across central Portugal in the afternoon of 17 June 2017 within minutes of each other, resulting in at least 66 deaths and 204 injured people.
Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day (Latvia)Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day is an official day of remembrance in Latvia and is observed on June 17. It commemorates the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international)In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared a “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought". Since 2019, it has been known simply as Desertification and Drought Day and is observed on 17 June to promote public awareness of international efforts t
Zemla Intifada Day (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)The Zemla Intifada is the name used to refer to disturbances of 17 June 1970, which culminated in a massacre by Spanish Legion forces in the Zemla district of El Aaiun, Spanish Sahara.
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on June 17?
15 observances are celebrated on June 17 around the world: Christian feast day: Albert Chmielowski, Christian feast day: Botolph (England and Scandinavia), Christian feast day: Gondulphus of Berry, Christian feast day: Hervé, Christian feast day: Hypatius of Bithynia (Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches), Christian feast day: Rainerius. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on June 17?
60 documented historical events happened on June 17, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Pope Martin I (pictured) was arrested in the Lateran Palace, Rome, and taken to Constantinople. On the same day, in another year: The kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway formed the Kalmar Union, a personal union under Eric of Pomerania. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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