If you’re a parent to a four-legged furry baby, you know how fulfilling it is to celebrate them for the immense joy that they bring to our lives. And if you live in the US, you’re very lucky, as we have a plethora of niche pet holidays dedicated to our furry companions. In this blog, we’re happy to offer you a comprehensive list of the significant pet holidays of 2026 that are celebrated nationwide. Starting from fun holidays to awareness months, we have everything on our list. Let’s get started.
January
The beginning of a new year makes January a perfect time to celebrate the beautiful life that we have with our furry babies. Whether you’ve made it your New Year’s resolution to spend more time with your pet or you are a new pet parent, it’s an ideal time for you to take a pause after the holidays and slow down to focus on simpler and joyous moments with your beloved pets.
Week & Month-Long Pet Holidays
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Weight Loss Awareness Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
- January 5: National Bird Day
- January 6: National Standard Poodle Day
- January 7: National Alaskan Malamute Day
- January 8: National Labrador Day
- January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
- January 24: Change A Pet’s Life Day
- January 29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February
Also known as the month of love, February gives us all the reasons to shower love on our beloved pets and appreciate them for loving us in all forms. So, let’s make this month worth remembering by making our pets feel truly special. After all, they are worth it!
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Prevent a Litter Month
- National Bird Feeding Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Spay/ Neuter Awareness Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week – 7th to 14th February
- National Justice for Animals Week – 22nd to 28th February
Daily Pet Holidays
- February 2: Sled Dog Day
- February 3: Doggy Date Night
- February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
- February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 20: Love Your Pet Day
- February 22: Walking The Dog Day
- February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day
- February 24: World Spay Day
March
With the weather getting a bit warmer, March emerges as an ideal month for us to enjoy sunny getaways and spring break activities with our fur balls. Packed with holidays that encourage adoption and good health of pets, this month is the perfect time for us to foster deeper connection with our furry friends.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- Professional Pet Sitters Week – 1st to 7th March
- National Animal Poison Prevention Week – 15th – 21st March
Daily Pet Holidays
- March 1: Horse Protection Day
- March 1: National Pig Day
- Match 2: International Rescue Cat Day
- March 3: International Tripawd Awareness Day
- March 7: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Begins
- March 13: K9 Veterans Day
- March 23: National Puppy Day
- March 23: Cuddly Kitten Day
- March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
April
Packed with special days, April shines as an ideal month to celebrate with pets. Brimming with holidays that emphasize health awareness, affection and adoption, this month is surely the best time of the year for us to strengthen bonds with our lovely pets.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Heartworm Awareness Month
- Active Dog Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- Canine Fitness Month
- International Pooper Scooper Week – 1st to 7th April
- National Raw Feeding Week – 1st to 7th April
- National Dog Bite Prevention Week – 5th to 11th April
- Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week – 5th to 11th April
- National Pet ID Week – 17th to 23rd April
Daily Pet Holidays
- April 4: World Stray Animals Day
- April 4: World Rat Day
- April 6: National Siamese Cat Day
- April 7: Every day is Tag Day
- April 7: National Pet Health Insurance Day
- April 8: National Catahoula Day
- April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 11: National Pet Day
- April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- April 19: National Cat Lady Day
- April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- April 22: National Beagle Day
- April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 24: World Day for Laboratory Animals
- April 24: Hairball Awareness Day
- April 24: World Veterinary Day
- April 25: National Pet Parents Day
- April 26: National Kids and Pets Day
- April 26: Hairball Awareness Day
- April 26: Help a Horse Day
- April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 27: Free Feral Cat Spay Day
- April 29: International Guide Dog Day
- April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30: National Tabby Day
May
Overflowing with observances that honor our fur balls and chirpy little friends, May is an ideal month to indulge in playful adventures, meaningful activities and endless snuggles.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Pet Month
- National Foster Care Month
- National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
- Chip Your Pet Month
- Lyme Disease Prevention Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- Canine Arthritis Awareness Month
- Dog Anxiety Awareness Week – 4th to 10th May
- Be Kind to Animals Week – 3rd to 9th May
- National Pet Week – 3rd to 9th May
- Puppy Mill Action Week – 3rd to 9th May
Daily Pet Holidays
- May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
- May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 3: Mayday for Mutts
- May 5: Cinco de Meow Day
- May 8: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
- May 9: National Dog Mom Day
- May 10: German Shepherd Day
- May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
- May 31: International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
June
Also known as the puppy and kitten season, June is that time of the year when most of the pets are born, making the month ideal for paw-some birthday celebrations. The month also promotes adoption and fostering, giving us all the more reasons to celebrate our fur balls.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Micro Chipping Month
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- Social Petworking Month
- Pet Appreciation Week – 3rd to 9th June
- Animal Rights Awareness Week – 15th to 21st June
- Take Your Pet to Work Week – 22nd to 26th June
Daily Pet Holidays
- June 1: International Sheltie Day
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
- June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 19: National Pets in Film Day
- June 20: National Dog Dad Day
- June 21: Dog Party Day
- June 21: National Dachshund Day
- June 22: Take Your Cat to Work Day
- June 24: Cat World Domination Day
- June 26: Take Your Dog to Work Day
- June 27: World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals
July
Bursting with holidays highlighting pet safety and the importance of taking care of rescue animals, July is an ideal time of the year to honor our pets and enjoy some joyous moments with them.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Dog House Repair Month
- Late July National Feed a Rescue Pet Week – 13th to 19th July
Daily Pet Holidays
- July 1: ID Your Pet Day
- July 10: National Kitten Day
- July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
- July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
- July 16: World Snake Day
- July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
- July 26: National Dog Photography Day
- July 31: National Mutt Day
August
August is that month of the year when almost every day is dedicated to celebrating our furry companions and honoring their unconditional love. So, get ready as this month is all about paw-some tail-wagging moments.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
- National Dog Month
- Rawgust
- International Assistance Dog Week – 2nd to 8th August
Daily Pet Holidays
- August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4: Assistance Dog Day
- August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
- August 8: International Cat Day
- August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 15: National Check the Chip Day
- August 15: International Homeless Animal Day
- August 17: Black Cat Appreciation Day
- August 22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 23: International Blind Dog Day
- August 26: National Dog Day
- August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
September
September marks an ideal time of the year to celebrate with four-legged family members, highlighted by a series of holidays that focus on health, happiness and responsible ownership. So get ready, as it’s time to foster stronger bonds with our beloved pets through fun, awareness and endless snuggles.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Happy Healthy Cat Month
- Pet-Sitter Education Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Pet Memorial Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Service Dog Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- Adopt a Less-Adoptable-Pet-Week: 14th to 20th September
- Deaf Pet Awareness Week: 20th to 26th September
Daily Pet Holidays
- September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- September 13: National Hug Your Hound Day
- September 13: Scooby-Doo Day
- September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- September 17: National Pet Bird Day
- September 19: National Meow Like a Pirate Day
- September 19: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
- September 19: Responsible Dog Ownership Day
- September 22: National Walk ‘n’ Roll Dog Day
- September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
- September 24: Remember Me Thursday
- September 28: World Rabies Day
October
Though Halloween steals the spotlight in October, let’s not forget that our pets deserve to be a part of our celebrations too! It is an ideal month to celebrate with pets, rich with holidays that blend spooky fun, health awareness and adoption drives to create memorable moments with our furry companions.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pit Bull Awareness Month
- Adopt-A-Dog Month
- National Walk Your Dog Week – 1st to 7th October
- Veterinary Technician Week – 18th to 24th October
Daily Pet Holidays
- October 1: National Black Dog Day
- October 1: National Fire Pup Day
- October 4: World Animal Day
- October 14: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 16: National Feral Cat Day
- October 21: National Reptile Awareness Day
- October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 27: National Black Cat Day
- October 28: Plush Animal Lovers Day
- October 28: National Pit Bull Awareness Day
- October 29: National Cat Day
- October 30: National Treat Your Pet Day
November
How can we ever have a Thanksgiving without thanking our pets for bringing endless love into our lives? So, let’s come together and delve into paw-some pet-friendly parties and long-lasting memories.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- Pet Diabetes Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week – 1st to 7th November
Daily Pet Holidays
- November 1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
- November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 16: National Slobber Appreciation Day
December
As we prepare ourselves for the much-awaited holiday season and bid farewell to yet another year, let’s not forget to include our pets in our celebrations too. So, let’s make this season all about love, snuggles and tail wagging moments.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Cat Lovers Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- December 2: National Mutt Day
- December 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 10: International Animal Rights Day
- December 15: National Cat Herders Day
Concluding Note
While we are sure that you can’t wait to delve into celebrations dedicated to our four-legged and chirpy pals, all we’d like to remind you is to prioritize safety over everything. After all, your celebration shouldn’t come between your pet’s well-being, comfort and safety. So, fasten your seatbelt and let the celebration begin.