Today, August 17, 2025, is notable for several holidays and festivals around the world:
International Festivals & National Holidays
- Indonesia Independence Day is celebrated today, marking Indonesia's national holiday.
- Gabon Independence Day is also observed today.
- In the United States and elsewhere, today is:
- Black Cat Appreciation Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
- National Nonprofit Day
- National Massachusetts Day
- National I LOVE My Feet Day
- Baby Boomers Recognition Day
- Mummer's Parade
- Memento Mori "Remember You Die" Day
Major Regional Festivals in Germany
- European Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim, Germany, is taking place from August 15-17, 2025. This festival is dedicated to Elvis Presley and includes live concerts, a fan market, classic car parades, and more.
- Berliner Volksfestsommer: This is Berlin's largest folk festival, and the final day is August 17, 2025. The event offers amusement rides, foods, and other attractions at the Zentraler Festplatz.
- Stadtpark Open Air in Hamburg, running from May 17 to September 13, 2025.
- Street Festival in the Agnes Quarter (Köln/Cologne): Taking place today, August 17, 2025, at Neusser Platz.
- Autostadt Summer Festival : This event at the Volkswagen Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany, runs through today and features concerts and entertainment.
Ongoing Music and Cultural Festivals
Numerous ongoing music and cultural festivals are happening in Germany and neighboring countries, including:
- Chimaera Festival (Friedland, Germany) [August 15-17]
- Decibel Outdoor Festival (Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands) [August 15-17]
- Dynamo Metal Fest (Eindhoven, Netherlands) [August 15-17]
- Schlossgarten Open Air (Osnabrück, Germany) [August 15-17]
- See more Jazz (Rostock, Germany) [August 15-17]
There are no official public holidays in Germany specifically on August 17, 2025, but these festivals and international observances are widely recognized and celebrated in different regions and cultures.
