Did you know there are special pet holidays you can celebrate with your pet? Below is a monthly compilation of fun special pet holidays you can celebrate (via a blog or social post) to recognize having a dog, a cat, and other pet that plays an important role in your lives.
This list of pet holidays is updated throughout the year and also features national fun day events that you can incorporate and celebrate with your pet.
Make any day a holiday and a reason to celebrate with your pet.
Pet Calendar – Fun Special Pet Holidays You Can Celebrate With Your Pet
2023 Pet Holidays
January 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Walk Your Dog Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Unchain A Dog Month
January Special Pet Day Celebration
Jan 2 – National Pet Travel Safety Day
Jan 2 – Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
Jan 8 – National Labrador Retriever Day
Jan 14 – National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan 22 – National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
Jan 24 – Change a Pet’s Life Day
Jan 29 – Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
January Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Jan 1 – New Year’s Day
Jan 2 – National Thank God It’s Monday Day – 1st Monday in January
Jan 5 – National Whipped Cream Day
Jan 6 – National Cuddle-Up Day
Jan 7 – National Play Outside Day – 1st Saturday Every Month
Jan 8 – National Bubble Bath Day
Jan 13 – National Rubber Ducky Day
Jan 15 – National Hat Day
Jan 18 – National Winnie the Pooh Day
Jan 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day –
Jan 21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 24 – Peanut Butter Day – Read our posts: Peanut Butter dog treat recipes
Jan 24 – National Compliment Day
Jan 26 – National Green Juice Day
Jan 31 – National Backward Day
February 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Pet Dental Month
Dog Training Education Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
National Cat Health Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
3rd full week in February: National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week
February Special Pet Day Celebration
Feb 2 – Sled Dog Day
Feb 2 – National Brown Dog Day
Feb 3 – Doggy Date Night
Feb 3 – National Golden Retriever Day – Visit our All About Golden Retriever Page
Feb 12 – Safety Pup Day
Feb 14 – Pet Theft Awareness Day
Feb 19 – National Boston Terrier Day
Feb 20 – National Love Your Pet Day
Feb 21 – World Spay Day
Feb 22 – National Walking the Dog Day
Feb.23 – International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and National Dog Biscuit Day
Feb 27 – National Polar Bear Day
February Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Feb.2 – National Groundhog Day
Feb 3 – National Wear Red
Feb 4 – National Play Outside Day – First Saturday of Every Month
Feb 4 – Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – First Saturday in February
Feb 4 – National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
Feb 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day – Read our posts: Frozen Dog Treats
Feb 9 – National Pizza Day
Feb 13 – National Cheddar Day
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day
Feb 17 – National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb 18 – National Drink Wine Day
Feb 27 – National Strawberry Day – Read our posts: Strawberry Dog Treats
March 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
March 5-11 Professional Pet Sitters Week
MarchSpecial Pet Day Celebration
March 1 – National Pig Day
March 1 – National Welsh Corgi Day
March 3 – International Tripawd Awareness Day
March 8 – International Akita Day
March 13 – National K-9 Veterans Day
March 16 – National Panda Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 25 – National Newfoundland Dog Day
March 28 – Respect Your Cat Day
March Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 3 – National I Want You To Be Happy Day
March 3 – National Day of Unplugging – First Friday in March
March 3 – National Dress in Blue Day – First Friday in March
March 9 – National Meatball Day – Read our posts: Turkey mini-Meatball Dog Treats
March 12 – Daylight Saving Time
March 13 – National Napping Day
March 16 – Everythting You Do Is Right Day
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
March 19 – National Let’s Laugh Day
March 20 – National Flour Day
March 22 – National Goof Off Day
March 23 – National Chia Day
March 30 – National Virtual Vacation Day
March 30 – 1st Day of Spring
April 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Canine Fitness Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month – Read our post: Should Your Dog Be Vaccinated for Lyme Disease
Third Week of April 16-22 National Pet ID Week
April Special Pet Day Celebration
April 1 – International Bull Terrier Day
April 2 – Don’t Walk Your Dog Day
April 2 – National Ferret Day
April 7 – National Pet Health Insurance Day – Read our post : 5 Tips to be Financially Prepared For Owning A Dog
April 8 – National Zoo Lover’s Day
April 10 – National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11 – National Pet Day
April 11 – Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 19 – National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
April 21 – National Pet CBD Day – Read our post: Raise Your Paw If You Are Confused About Dog CBD
April 22 – National Beagle Day
April 23 – National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
April 26 – National Kids and Pets Day
April 26 – International Guide Dog Day
April 29 – World Veterinary Day
April 30 – National Pet Parents Day
April 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30 – National Therapy Animal Day
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April Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
April 1 – April Fool’s Day
April 3 – National Find A Rainbow Day
April 4 – National Vitamin C Day
April 5 – National Walking Day
April 7 – National Beer Day
April 9 – Easter
April 10 – National Siblings Day
April 14 – Look Up at the Sky Day
April 14 – National Day of Silence
April 16 – National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
April 17 – National Haiku Poetry Day
April 19 – National Hanging Out Day
April 20 – National High Five Day
April 27 – National Tell a Story Day
April 28 – National Superhero Day
April 30 – National Honesty Day
May 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Chip Your Pet Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Sitter Safety Month
May 1 – May 6 – National Scoop the Poop Week
May 6-9 – Westminister Week
May 7 – 13 – National Pet Week
May Special Pet Day Celebration
May 1 – National Purebred Dog Day
May 1 – International Doodle Dog Day
May 1 – International Samoyed Day
May 4 – Bird Day
May 10 – German Shepherd Day
May 13 – National Dog Mom’s Day
May 14 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day – Be Prepared and Have a Pet Plan
May 15 – Do Lunch With Your Dog Day
May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day
May 27 – International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
May Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
May 1 – National Loyalty Day
May 4 – National Day of Reason
May 4 – National Star Wars Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 6 – National Play Outside Day – First Saturday of Every Month
May 7 – National Lemonade Day – First Sunday in May
May 8 – National Have a Coke Day
May 11 – National Eat What You Want Day
May 14 – Mother’s Day
May 19 – National Pizza Party Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 26 – National Road Trip Day
May 31 – National Smile Day – Read our post: Why Do Dogs Smile?
June 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Social Petworking Month
National Foster a Pet Month
Adopt A Cat Month
National Microchipping Month
June 4 – 10 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 19 – 23 – Take Your Pet to Work Week
June Special Pet Day Celebration
June 1 – International Sheltie Day
June 2 – National Greyhound Day
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day.
June 4 – International Corgi Day
June 13 – World Pet Memorial Day
June 17 – National Dog Dad Day
June 18 – Veterinary Appreciation Day
June 19 – National Garfield the Cat Day
June 21 – National Dog Party Day
June 21 – National Dachshund Day
June 23 – Take Your Dog to Work Day
June Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
PRIDE Month
June 1 – National say Something Nice Day
June 2 – National Doughnut Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 4 – National Cheese Day
June 8 – National Best Friends Day
June 9 – National Movie Night – Read our post: 23 Movies About Golden Retrievers For the Whole Family
June 10 – National Rose Day
June 12 – National Red Rose Day
June 15 – National Smile Power Day – Read our post Do Dogs Actually Smile When Happy?
June 18 – Father’s Day
June 21 – National Selfie Day
June 21 – First Day of Summer
June 30 – Social Media Day
July 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month –
July Special Pet Day Celebration
July 1 – ID Your Pet Day
July 4 – International Whippet Day
July 5 – Pet Remembrance Day
July 10 – National Kitten Day
July 11 – All-American Pet Photo Day
July 15 – National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 15 – I Love Horses Day
July 22 – AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day or AAHA Day – Read our post: Is Your Vet AAHA Accredited?
July Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
July 4 – Independence Day
July 10 – Pina Colada Day
July 11 – Cheer Up The Lonely Day
July 16 – Ice Cream Day
July 20 – Moon Day and Fortune Cookie Day
July 22 – Hammock Day
July 27 – Love Is Kind Day
July 31 – Avocado Day
August 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
National Dog Month
Itchy Pet Awareness Month
August 6-12 International Assistance Dog Week
August Special Pet Day Celebration
Aug 1 – DOGust
Aug 4 – Assistance Dog Day
Aug 5 – National Work Like A Dog Day
Aug 8 – International Cat Day
Aug 10 – Snoopy’s Birthday
Aug 10 – National Spoil Your Dog Day
Aug 15 – National Check the Chip Day
Aug 17 – Black Cat Appreciation Day
Aug 22 – National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day
Aug 23 – International Blind Dog Day
Aug 26 – National Dog Day
Aug 28 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
August Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Aug 3 – National Watermelon Day
Aug 6 – National Friendship Day
Aug 8 – National CBD Day
Aug 8 – National Happiness Happens
Aug 10 – National Lazy Day
Aug 15 – National Relaxation Day
Aug 16 – National Tell a Joke Day
Aug 19 – National Potato Day
Aug 22 – National Be An Angel Day
Aug 24 – National Waffle Day – check out our dog waffle recipes: Nut n Honey, Sweet Potato Peas, Spinach Banana, and Heart Shaped Red Velvet
Aug 28 – National Bow Tie Day
Aug 28 – National Red Wine Day
Aug 30 – National Beach Day
September 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
National Disaster Preparedness Month
National Pet Insurance Month
Pet Memorial Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
Happy Cat Month
National Dog Week Sept 24- 30 Last week of September
September Special Pet Day Celebration
Sept 1 Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
Sept 4 National Wildlife Day
Sept 8 National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
Sept 10 National Pet Memorial Day
Sept 10 National Hug Your Hound Day
Sept 16 Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Sept 16 Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sept 23 Pet Partners – World’s Largest Pet Walk
Sept 28 Remember Me Thursday
September Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Sept 2 International Bacon Day
Sept 4 Labor Day
Sept 5 National Cheese Pizza Day
Sept 9 National Teddy Bear Day
Sept 12 National Hug and High Five Day
Sept 13 Scooby-Doo Day
Sept 19 Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sept 26 National Pancake Day
Sept 29 National Coffee Day
October 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
Adopt A Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
October Special Pet Day Celebration
Oct 1 National Fire Pup Day
Oct 1 National Black Dog Day
Oct 4 World Animal Day and Kindness to Animals Day
Oct 7 Poodle Day
Oct 11 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Oct 15 National Pug Day
Oct 20 National Fetch Day
Oct National Make A Dog’s Day
Oct 28 Plush Animal Lovers Day
Oct 30 National Treat Your Pet Day
October Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Oct 1 National Pumpkin Spice Day
Oct 4 National Taco Day
Oct 6 World Smile Day
Oct 7 National Play Outside Day
Oct 10 National Walk To A Park Day
Oct 14 National Dessert Day
Oct 21 National Sweetest Day
Oct 26 National Pumpkin Day
Oct 31 Halloween
November 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
National Senior Pet Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
November Special Pet Day Celebration
Nov 1 National Cook For Your Pets Day
Nov 7 National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
Nov 15 National Shop with Your Dog Day
Nov 17 National Take A Hike Day
Nov 19 National Get A Pal For Your Pet Day
Nov 23 Thankful For My Dog Day
Nov 24 National Dog Show
November Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Nov 1 National Stress Awareness Day
Nov 5 National Donut Day
Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day
December 2023 Pet Holidays
All Month Long Pet Celebration
December Special Pet Day Celebration
Dec 1 National Twin With Your Dog Day
Dec National Mutt Day
Dec 5 Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
Dec 10 International Animal Right Day
December Fun Day Celebration You Can Incorporate Your Pet
Dec 1 National Pie Day
Dec 4 National Santa’s List Day
Dec 4 National Cookie Day
Dec 15 National Ugly Sweater Day
Dec 25 Christmas
