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Observance · United States

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Thursday, 17 December 2026

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About Wright Brothers Day

Wright Brothers Day is marked on 17 December each year in the United States. It’s one of the observances proclaimed by US presidents listed on Wikipedia.

In 2026 it falls on a Thursday; in 2027 it’s on Friday 17 December, and in 2028 on Sunday 17 December. Also in December 2026: Youth Day (Tunisia) (17 Dec), International Migrants Day (18 Dec) and Arabic Language Day (18 Dec). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

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It’s on 17 December every year.
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YearDate
2026Thursday, 17 December
2027Friday, 17 December
2028Sunday, 17 December
2029Monday, 17 December
2030Tuesday, 17 December
2031Wednesday, 17 December
2032Friday, 17 December
2033Saturday, 17 December
2034Sunday, 17 December
2035Monday, 17 December

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