📜 Education & History
Saturnalia
Dec 17
Saturnalia, which began December 17 in ancient Rome, was a festival of feasting, gifts and role reversals. Learn its history and its…
December 17: National Days & Holidays
December 17 is Saturnalia, plus 2 more. Here’s everything celebrated on this date.
3observances on this date
351stday of 2026 (out of 365)
14days left in 2026
🍕 Food & Drink
National Maple Syrup Day
Dec 17
National Maple Syrup Day on December 17 celebrates real maple syrup. Learn how it's made, its Indigenous roots and fun facts about…
📜 Education & History
Wright Brothers Day
Dec 17
Wright Brothers Day on December 17 marks the first powered airplane flights in 1903 at Kitty Hawk. Learn the story and how…
December 17 at a glance
- What national days are on December 17, 2026?
- December 17, 2026 has 3 observances: Saturnalia, National Maple Syrup Day and Wright Brothers Day.
- What day of the year is December 17?
- December 17 is the 351st day of 2026, out of 365 days.
- How many days are left in the year after December 17?
- There are 14 days left in 2026 after December 17.
- What day of the week is December 17, 2026?
- December 17, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
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