Holidays are typically joyous occasions that keep us intentional and bring awareness to important communities and causes. This year, to help you plan ahead or stay on track in celebrating ALL creatures around the world, we’ve created a list of animal-related holidays. Enjoy!
January 2021 Animal Holidays
January is National Train Your Dog Month
Jan. 5 – National Bird Day
Jan. 14 – Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan. 20 – Penguin Awareness Day
Jan. 21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan. 24 – Change a Pet’s Life Day
February 2021 Animal Holidays
February is National Bird Feeding Month
Feb. 3 – Feed the Birds Day
Feb. 20 – Love Your Pet Day
Feb. 22 – Walking the Dog Day
Feb. 25 – World Spay Day
Feb. 27 – Polar Bear Day
March 2021 Animal Holidays
March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Mar. 1 – National Pig Day
Mar. 3 – If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Mar. 15 – Buzzards Day
Mar. 16 – Giant Panda Day
Mar. 23 – National Puppy Day
April 2021 Animal Holidays
April is Canine Fitness Month
Apr. 4 – World Rat Day
Apr. 7 – International Beaver Day
Apr. 8 – Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
Apr. 10 – National Farm Animals Day
Apr. 11 – National Pet Day
Apr. 14 – National Dolphin Day
Apr. 16 – Save the Elephants Day
Apr. 17 – Bat Appreciation Day
Apr. 25 – World Penguin Day
Apr. 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
May 2021 Animal Holidays
May is National Pet Month
May 1 – Save the Rhino Day
May 4 – Bird Day
May 8 – National Dog Moms Day
May 9 – International Migratory Bird Day
May 14 – Dance Like a Chicken Day
May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day
May 21 – National Endangered Species Day
May 23 – World Turtle Day
May 26 – World Otter Day
June 2021 Animal Holidays
June is Adopt A Cat Month
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
June 14 – Monkey Around Day
June 20 – National Bald Eagle Day
June 21 – Take Your Cat to Work Day®
June 25 – Take Your Dog to Work Day®
July 2021 Animal Holidays
July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Dog Days of Summer: July 3 – August 11
July 15 – Cow Appreciation Day
July 16: World Snake Day
July 29 – International Tiger Day
July 31 – National Mutt Day (summer)
August 2021 Animal Holidays
Aug. 5 – Work Like a Dog Day
Aug. 8 – International Cat Day
Aug. 10 – Spoil Your Dog Day
Aug. 12 – World Elephant Day
Aug. 26 – National Dog Day
Aug. 29 – International Bat Night
September 2021 Animal Holidays
September is Happy Cat Month
Sept. 19–25: National Deaf Dog Awareness Week
Sept. 12 – National Pet Memorial Day
Sept. 17 – National Pet Bird Day
Sept.22 – Elephant Appreciation Day
Sept. 25 – International Rabbit Day
October 2021 Animal Holidays
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Oct. 1 – National Black Dog Day
Oct. 2 – World Farm Animals Day
Oct. 16 – National Feral Cat Day
Oct. 21 – National Pets for Veterans Day
Oct. 29 – National Cat Day
Oct. 27 – Black Cat Day
November 2021 Animal Holidays
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Nov. 1–7 – National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Nov. 1 – National Cook for Your Pets Day
December 2021 Animal Holidays
December is National Cat Lovers’ Month
Dec. 2 – National Mutt Day (winter)
Dec. 14 – International Monkey Day
Tag and share your photos with us if and when you choose to celebrate these unique holidays throughout the year!
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