17 October 2025 What day do you commemorate? This is the list of celebrations

Jakarta – Every year, October 17 is celebrated as a number of important days, both nationally and internationally. Some of them emphasize cultural, humanitarian and nature conservation values. This moment is a reminder of various issues that deserve public attention, ranging from the importance of preserving culture, eradicating poverty, to caring for rare marine animals. Compiling information from the detikcom editorial team, the National Today and Days of the Year pages are a list of commemorative days that fall on October 17, 2025. Scroll TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT National Culture Day This year the government has officially designated 17 October as National Culture Day. This provision is contained in the Decree of the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 162/M/2025 on Culture Days. In the decision, it was stated that Culture Day is celebrated every year to raise public awareness of the importance of culture as a basis for national development. The determination of October 17 as National Culture Day was based on the date of ratification of Government Regulation (PP) Number 66 of 1951. This regulation officially ratified Garuda Pancasila as the national symbol. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Worldwide, 17 October is also celebrated as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This warning has been established by the United Nations (UN) since 1992 through General Assembly Resolution Number 47/196. The theme for 2025: “End social and institutional abuse by ensuring respect and effective support for families” emphasizes the importance of empowering poor communities to face the economic and climate crisis. The UN emphasizes that efforts to eradicate poverty are not only about economic assistance, but also about strengthening human rights and fair social participation. Child Poverty Day Still related to the issue of poverty, 17 October is also celebrated as Child Poverty Day. This day invites the world community to raise awareness of the millions of children who live below the poverty line. This anniversary is a momentum to emphasize the importance of children’s access to education, health and social protection. Various humanitarian organizations use this date to mobilize global support to create a more equal future for children. World Trauma Day Apart from that, 17 October is also celebrated as World Trauma Day. This warning is intended to raise awareness of the impact of injury and trauma, both physical and mental, which are the leading causes of death in various parts of the world. World Trauma Day invites the public and medical personnel to strengthen preparedness for emergency situations and increase understanding of the importance of treating trauma quickly and appropriately. Spreadsheet Day For professionals and data enthusiasts, October 17 is also known as Spreadsheet Day. This warning refers to the launch date of the VisiCalc software in 1979, which was the world’s first spreadsheet. Today is a form of appreciation for spreadsheet technology that has made work in the fields of accounting, business and research easier. Many tech communities and offices celebrate by sharing tips or creative data challenges. Last International Sawfish Day, 17 October, was celebrated as International Sawfish Day. This warning aims to raise awareness of the sawfish species that are now threatened with extinction due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Marine conservation organizations invite the global community to help protect sawfish by supporting marine protection policies and reducing the consumption of products that damage coastal ecosystems. (wia/imk)