Welcome to a new year of tail wags, purrs, and joyful moments! The 2025 calendar is brimming with pet holidays, giving us endless chances to celebrate the special companions who brighten our days. From playful pups to majestic birds and even reptiles, every holiday is a reason to show a little extra love to the pets and animals that mean the world to us.
Whether indulging in a pet-themed treat day or raising awareness for pet wellness, these holidays are the perfect excuse to create lasting memories. Let's jump right into the year, filled with opportunities to bond with our furry, scaly, and feathered friends—and celebrate the joy they bring every day!
January Pet Holidays
January kicks off with a chill in the air, but the warmth of pet celebrations keeps things cozy. As we shake off the holiday season, it's time to focus on new beginnings—for us and our pets. This month offers a range of holidays that honor pets of all shapes and sizes, making it the perfect time to set some fresh goals for the well-being of our beloved companions. From health awareness days to cuddly pet appreciation events, January offers the perfect start to a joyful year.
Week & Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Walk Your Pet Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
- January 5: National Bird Day
- January 6: National Cuddle Up Day
- January 10: Save The Eagles Day
- January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 21: National Hugging Day
- January 22: National Answer Your Cat's Question Day
- January 24: Change A Pet's Life Day
February Pet Holidays
February isn't just about romance—it's also about celebrating the pets we adore. From Love Your Pet Day to National Cat Health Month, this month is packed with reasons to snuggle closer, give extra belly rubs, and make memories with our animal companions. Whether baking treats for a furry friend or spotlighting wellness with vet visits, February encourages us to care deeply for the pets we love and appreciate them in new ways.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month)
- February 7-14: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
- February 16-22: National Justice for Animals Week
Daily Pet Holidays
- February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
- February 3: Annual Doggie Date Night
- February 14: National Pet Theft Awareness Day in the US
- February 20: Love Your Pet Day
- February 22: Walking The Dog Day
- February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day
March Pet Holidays
March sweeps in with hints of spring, and with it comes a fresh lineup of pet celebrations! As the days grow longer and the weather warms, it's the perfect time to get outside, enjoy some sunshine, and ensure our pets are happy and healthy. Whether planning adventures with your furry friend or spreading awareness about animal care, March offers a little something for everyone, including your four-legged (or feathered!) family members.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- March 2-8: Professional Pet Sitters Week (observed the first whole week of March)
- March 16-22: National Animal Poison Prevention Week (observed the entire third week of March)
Daily Pet Holidays
- March 1: Horse Protection Day
- March 1: National Pig Day
- March 1: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Raise begins
- March 3: World Wildlife Day
- March 13: K9 Veterans Day
- March 14: UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
- March 23: National Puppy Day
- March 23: Cuddly Kitten Day
- March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
- March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
April Pet Holidays
April showers might bring May flowers, but this month also delivers plenty of reasons to celebrate our pets. With holidays dedicated to safety, responsible ownership, and simply having fun, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy quality time with your animal companions. Take the time to celebrate your pets' unique quirks and participate in events that promote their well-being—April makes it easy to show you care.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Heartworm Awareness Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Canine Fitness Month (AKA Active Dog Month)
- Active Dog Month
- April 1-7: International Pooper Scooper Week
- April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week
- April 13-19: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (observed the second whole week of April)
- April 13-19: National Dog Bite Prevention Week (observed the second entire week of April)
- April 14-20: National Pet ID Week
- April 21-27: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week
- April 23-29: National Scoop the Poop Week
Daily Pet Holidays
- April 4: World Stray Animals Day
- April 4: World Rat Day
- April 6: National Siamese Cat 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 18: Pet Owners Day
- April 19: National Cat Lady Day
- April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 24: World Day for Laboratory Animals
- April 30: International Guide Dog Day
- April 25: Hairball Awareness Day
- April 27: Free Feral Cat Spay Day
- April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 26: World Veterinary Day
- April 27: National Pet Parents Day
- April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30: National Tabby Day
May Pet Holidays
May is a time of growth, blooming flowers, and heartwarming moments with our pets. This month is packed with celebrations focused on their happiness and health, encouraging us to advocate for animals in every way possible. Whether National Pet Month or Puppy Mill Action Week, May offers plenty of chances to reflect on how we care for our pets and find new ways to celebrate them. It's a month that reminds us just how much joy animals bring to our lives.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Pet Month
- National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Chip Your Pet Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- May 4-10: Puppy Mill Action Week
- May 4-10: National Pet Week
- May 4-10: American Humane Be Kind to Animals Week
- May 5-11: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
Daily Pet Holidays
- May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
- May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 4: Bird Day
- May 5: Cinco de Meow Day
- May 4: Mayday for Mutts
- May 10: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
- May 10: National Dog Mom Day
- May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 17: World Dog Day
- May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
June Pet Holidays
Summer officially kicks off in June, and what better way to welcome the sunshine than by celebrating the pets who make life more vibrant? From National Adopt a Cat Month to Take Your Pet to Work Day, this month highlights how our pets enrich our lives. Whether it's a beach day with your dog or a quiet moment with a snuggly cat, June gives us countless reasons to create cherished memories and show our pets the love they deserve.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- June 1-7: Pet Appreciation Week PAW (observed the first whole week of June)
- June 15-21: Animal Rights Awareness Week (observed the third week of June)
- June 16-20: Take Your Pet To Work Week®
Daily Pet Holidays
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
- June 4: International Corgi Day
- June 8: National Best Friends Day
- June 10: World Pet Memorial Day (observed on the second Tuesday in June)
- June 16: Take Your Cat To Work Day
- June 20: Take Your Dog To Work Day
- June 21: Dog Party Day
- June 24: Cat World Domination Day
- June 28: World Day against the abandonment of domestic animals (held on the last Saturday in June)
July Pet Holidays
July is a firework-filled month, but it's also one to reflect on the safety and well-being of our pets. With long summer days to enjoy together, this month offers everything from pet photo contests to awareness days focused on keeping animals safe. Whether you're soaking up the sun on a hike or making sure your pets stay calm through the festivities, July is a time to appreciate their companionship while keeping them happy and healthy.
Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Independent Retailer Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- July 1: National 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 26: National Dog Photography Day
- July 31: National Mutt Day
August Pet Holidays
August sizzles with summer fun and offers plenty of ways to celebrate the animals in our lives. This month is all about playful energy, heartwarming connections, and even moments of remembrance for pets we've lost. Whether spoiling your pooch, showing appreciation for service animals, or participating in local shelter events, August encourages us to celebrate pets and give back to the animals who need them most.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Rawgust (celebrates raw feeding for our pets)
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Back-To-School Month
- August 3-9: International Assistance Dog Week (observed the first full week in 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 10: National Lazy Day
- August 15: National Check the Chip Day
- August 16: Clear the Shelters Day (observed the third Saturday of August)
- August 16: International Homeless Animals' Day (observed on the third Saturday of August)
- August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day & International Black Cat Day
- August 22: National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
- August 23: International Blind Dog Day
- August 26: National Dog Day & World Dog Day
- August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
September Pet Holidays
As the leaves begin to turn, September brings a sense of reflection and gratitude for the pets we cherish. It's a time to focus on pet health, raise awareness for animal advocacy, and find ways to give back to those who need it most. Whether celebrating service animals or participating in shelter initiatives, this month encourages us to embrace the change of season by supporting the pets we love and those still waiting for a forever home.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Happy Healthy Cat Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Pet-Sitter Education Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Pet Memorial Month
- September 14-20: Adopt a Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (observed the third week in September)
- September 21-27: National Dog Week (observed the whole last week in September)
- September 21-27: National Deaf Pet Awareness Week (observed the entire last week in September)
Daily Pet Holidays
- September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- September 14: National Pet Memorial Day (observed on the second Sunday in September)
- September 14: National Hug Your Hound Day (observed the second Sunday in September)
- September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- September 17: National Pet Bird Day
- September 20: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (observed on the third Saturday in September)
- September 20: Puppy Mill Awareness Day (observed on the third Saturday in September)
- September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
- September 25: Remember Me Thursday (brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and those who never got a second chance, observed the fourth Thursday in September)
- September 28: World Rabies Day
October Pet Holidays
October is full of tricks and treats—both for humans and pets! With events like Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pet Wellness Month, there are plenty of ways to make this spooky season a time of love and care. Whether you're dressing your pet for Halloween, raising awareness for animal safety, or simply celebrating their unique quirks, October encourages us to show appreciation for our pets in playful and meaningful ways.
Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pitbull Awareness Month
- National Women's Small Business Month
- October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week (observed the first week of October)
- October 3-9: Animal Welfare Week (observed the first whole week of October)
- October 12-18: National Veterinary Technician Week
Daily Pet Holidays
- October 1: National Fire Pup Day
- October 1: National Black Dog Day
- October 4: World Animal Day
- October 8: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 18: National Fetch Day (observed on the third Saturday of October)
- October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 21: National Reptile Awareness Day
- October 25: National Pitbull Awareness Day
- October 27: National Black Cat Day
- October 29: National Cat Day
November Pet Holidays
November is all about gratitude, including being thankful for the pets who make life better. As we gather with family and friends, it's the perfect time to focus on pet well-being and highlight the importance of adopting, caring for senior pets, and supporting animal shelters. Whether volunteering at a rescue or cuddling up with your furry friend, November's holidays remind us to give back and celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- National Adoption Month
- National Diabetes Month
- November 2-8: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week (observed the first whole week of November)
Daily Pet Holidays
- November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 17: Take A Hike Day
- November 22: National Adoption Day (observed the Monday before Thanksgiving)
December Pet Holidays
December wraps up the year with celebrations that bring warmth and connection—whether for our pets or animals worldwide. From National Cat Lovers' Month to Wildlife Conservation Day, December encourages us to spread kindness and appreciation. Whether you're snuggling up with your pet during the holidays or participating in events for animal welfare, it's the perfect time to close the year with compassion and love for all creatures.
Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Cat Lovers' Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- December 2: National Mutt Day
- December 4: Wildlife Conservation Day
- December 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 10: International Animal Rights Day
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 27: Visit the Zoo Day
- December 31: New Year's Eve
As the year unfolds with a whirlwind of special moments, let’s not miss a single opportunity to celebrate the pets who fill our lives with joy. Whether it’s a quiet cuddle on the couch, an adventure outdoors, or a heartfelt tribute to the pets we’ve loved and lost, every holiday on this list is a reminder to cherish the bond we share with our animal companions. So mark your calendars, plan a little extra fun, and make time for those tail wags, purrs, and playful moments. After all, our pets show us love every day—let’s make sure they feel celebrated right back, all year long.