Animals Days
Celebrating our furry, feathered, and scaly friends
Explore all 66 animals days and observances with full details including history, fun facts, and ideas for how to celebrate. Each entry includes upcoming dates, related occasions, and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of every animals celebration throughout the year.
National Service Dog Month
Honor working dogs! September celebrates service dogs who change lives daily. From guide dogs to PTSD support dogs, these highly trained…
National Wildlife Day
Celebrate the incredible diversity of wild animals on National Wildlife Day! This special day raises awareness about wildlife conservation…
National Iguana Awareness Day
National Iguana Awareness Day is an informal U.S. observance commonly marked on September 8. In 2026 that is Tuesday, September 8. It grew…
National Pet Memorial Day
National Pet Memorial Day is an informal observance marked on the second Sunday in September. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, September 13. It…
National Miniature Horse Day
National Miniature Horse Day is an informal observance commonly marked on September 15. In 2026 that is Tuesday, September 15. It…
National Rabbit Day
National Rabbit Day is an informal pet-welfare observance listed on this site on September 27. In 2026 that is Sunday, September 27. It…
National Alpaca Day
National Alpaca Day is an informal observance often marked on September 27. In 2026 that is Sunday, September 27. It highlights alpacas as…
National Black Dog Day
Celebrate National Black Dog Day by looking twice at the dark-coated dogs waiting in shelters. Pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige founded…
National Pet Day
National Pet Day is an informal U.S. observance marked on October 5. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 5. It was created in 2006 by…
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is a U.S. pet-wellness observance promoted by APOP and commonly marked on the second Wednesday of…
National Wildlife Refuges Day
National Wildlife Refuges Day is an informal calendar name for celebrating the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System. In practice it aligns…
National Feral Cat Day
National Feral Cat Day is an awareness observance on October 16. In 2026 that is Friday, October 16. It focuses on community cats - often…
National Sloth Day
National Sloth Day is an informal animal observance marked on October 20. In 2026 that is Tuesday, October 20. It spotlights sloths'…
National Reptile Awareness Day
National Reptile Awareness Day is an informal animal-awareness observance marked on October 21. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, October 21…
National Cat Day
National Cat Day is an informal U.S. observance marked on October 29. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, October 29. It was created in 2005 by…
National Senior Pet Day
National Senior Pet Day is an informal observance that highlights older dogs, cats, and other companion animals - especially those who wait…
National Llama Day
National Llama Day is an informal observance marked on December 9. In 2026 that is Wednesday, December 9. It highlights llamas - South…
National Horse Day
National Horse Day - often listed as National Day of the Horse - is commonly marked on December 13. In 2026 that is Sunday, December 13. It…