Pet Holidays 2024 – Ultimate List Of Occasions To Celebrate With Your Dog

Pet Holidays 2024 – Ultimate List Of Occasions To Celebrate With Your Dog

Discover the joy of celebrating special pet holidays with your furry friends! Explore this monthly compilation of delightful occasions dedicated to honoring the cherished role of dogs, cats, and other beloved pets in your lives. Whether through a blog or social media post, embrace the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the unique bond you share with your four-legged companions.

2024 Pet Holidays Calendar

Check out our list of pet holidays! We keep it updated all year round and throw in some fun day events. Perfect for celebrating with your furry friend.

Make any day a holiday and a reason to celebrate with your pet.

Monthly Pet Holidays Must-Do’s For Dog Parents

On the 14th of every month, conduct Check Your Dog Day. Allocate some time to thoroughly examine your dog, from nose to tail, for any unusual lumps or bumps.

Check Your Dog Day - Canine Cancer

On the first Saturday of each month, celebrate National Play Outside Day! While every day is an opportunity to play with your dog, mark this special day to indulge in extra outdoor fun play with your dog.

January 2024 Pet Holidays

January All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Walk Your Dog Month 
National Train Your Dog Month 
Unchain A Dog Month

January Monthly Pet Holidays

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. 21 – National Hug Your Puppy 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
Jan. 29 – Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day

January Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day
Jan. 1 – National Thank God It’s Monday Day — 1st Monday in January
Jan. 2 – Motivation and Inspiration Day
Jan. 3 – Festival of Sleep Day
Jan. 15 – Martin Luther King and National Hat Day
Han. 18 Winnie the Pooh Day
Jan. 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day
Jan. 21 – National Hugging Day
Jan. 21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan. 24 – Peanut Butter Day – Check out our Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipes
Jan. 24- National Compliment Day
Jan. 26 – National Green Juice Day
Jan. 31 – National Backward Day

February 2024 Pet Holidays

February All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Pet Dental Month
Dog Training Education Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Spay / Neuter Awareness Month

3rd full week in February is National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week

February Monthly Pet Holidays

Feb. 2 – Sled Dog Day
Feb. 2 – National Brown Dog Day
Feb. 3 – Doggy Date Night
Feb. 3 – National Golden Retriever Day –
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Feb. 12. – Safety Pup Day
Feb. 14 Pet Theft Awareness Day
Feb. 20 – National Love Your Pet Day
Feb. 27 – World Spay Day
Feb. 22 – National Walking The Dog Day
Feb. 23 – National Dog Biscuit Day and International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

February Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Feb. 1 – National Sweet Potato Month
Feb. 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day – Check out our Frozen Dog Treat Recipes
Feb. 9 – Pizza Pie Day
Feb. 10 – Chinese New Year
Feb. 11 – Make A Friend Day
Feb. 12 – Hug Day
Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
Feb. 27 – National Strawberry Day – Check out our Strawberry Dog Treat Recipes

March 2024 Pet Holidays

March All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Poison Prevention Awareness Month

March Week-Long Pet Holidays

March 3-9: Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 17-23: National Animal Poison Prevention Week

March Monthly Pet Holidays

March 3 – What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
March 7-10 – Crufts Fun world’s largest dog show held in Birmingham, England
March 13 – K-9 Veterans Day
March 15 – National Catio Day
March 20 – Dogs in Yellow Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 28 – Respect Your Cat Day
March 30 – Take a Walk in the Park Day

March Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 10 – Daylight Savings
March 16 – National Panda Day
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
March 19 – National Let’s Laugh Day
March 19 – Spring Begins
March 21 – National Flower Day

April 2024 Pet Holidays

April All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Active Dog Month
National Canine Fitness Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month

April Week-Long Pet Holidays

April 14-20 – National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 17-22 – National Pet ID Week
April 28 – May 4 – National Scoop The Poop Week

April Monthly Pet Holidays

April 7 – National Pet Health Insurance 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 21 – National Pet CBD Day
April 22 – Earth Day
April 23 – National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 26 – National Kids and Pets Day
April 24 – International Guide Dog Day
April 27 – National Little Pampered Dog Day
April 27 – World Veterinary Day
April 28 – National Pet Parents Day
April 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30 – National Therapy Animal Day

April Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
April 1 – April Fools Day
April 6 – National Pajama Day
April 10 – International Day of Pink
April 14 – National Gardening Day
April 17 – National Banana Day
April 20 – National Look-Alike Day
April 22 – Earth Day

May 2024 Pet Holidays

May All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Chip Your Pet Month
National Pet Month is also celebrated as a special week May 5 – 11 by the American Veterinary Medical Association
Pet Cancer Awareness Month

May Monthly Pet Holiday Holidays

May 1 – National Purebred Dog Day
May 11 – National Dog Mom’s Day
May 11 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 15 – Do Lunch With Your Dog Day

May Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
May 4 National Star Wars Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Day
May 10 – National Shrimp Day
May 14 – Mother’s Day
May 25 – National Wine Day
May 31 – National Smile Day

June 2024 Pet Holidays

June All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Adopt A Cat Month
National Foster A Pet Month
Social PETworking Month – an opportunity to use social media to help pets find their forever homes
National Pet Preparedness Month

June Week-Long Pet Holidays

June 2-8 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 2-8 – National Dog Bite Awareness Week
June 9-15 – National Pet Wedding Week
3rd Week in June – Animal Rights Awareness Week
June 17-21 – Take Your Pet to Work Week

June Monthly Pet Holiday holidays

June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
June 8 – Best Friends Day
June 11 – World Pet Memorial Day
June 15 – National Dog Dad Day
June 17- Take Your Car to Work Day
June 18 – National Internet Cat Day
June 18 – Veterinary Appreciation Day
June 21 – National Dog Party Day
June 21 – Take Your Dog to Work Day

June Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
June 1 – Dinosaur Day
June 7 – National Donut Day
June 12 – National Red Rose Day
June 16 – Fresh Veggies Day
June 21 – National Smoothie Day
June 22 – National Kissing Day
June 29 – National Camera Day

July 2024 Pet Holidays

July All Month-Long Pet Holidays

National Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month

July Monthly 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 22 – AAHA Accredited Hospital Day by the American Animal Hospital Association

July Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
July 4 – Independence Day
July 9 – Cow Appreciation Day
July 11 – National Swimming Pool Day
July 17 – National Hot Dog Day
July 19 – Stick Your Tongue Out Day
July 21 – National Ice Cream Day
July 24 – National Tell An Old Joke Day

August 2024 Pet Holidays

August All Month-Long Pet Holidays

National Dog Month
Itchy Pet Awareness Month

August Monthly Pet Holidays

Aug. 1 – DOGust
Aug. 5 – Work Like a Dog Day
Aug. 8 – International Cat Day
Aug. 10 – National Spoil Your Dog Day
Aug. 22 – National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Aug. 26 – National Dog Day
Aug. 28 – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

August Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Aug. 9 – National Books Lovers Days
Aug. 10 – Snoopy’s Birthday
Aug. 10 – National Lazy Day
Aug. 15 – National Relaxation Day
Aug. 19 – World Photography Day
Aug. 24 – National Waffle Day

September 2024 Pet Holidays

September All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Happy Cat Month
National Pet Insurance Month
Pet Memorial Month
World Animal Remembrance Month

September Monthly Pet Holidays

Sept. 1 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
Sept. 8 – National Pet Memorial Day
Sept. 8 – National Hug Your Hound Day
Sept. 21 Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sept. 24 – World’s Largest Pet Walk by Pet Partners
Sept. 26 – Remember Me Thursday

September Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Sept. 2 – World Coconut Day
Sept. 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day
Sept. 6 – National ReadA Book Day
Sept. 9 – National Teddy Bear Day
Sept. 13 – Scooby-Doo Day
Sept. 19 – Talk Like A Pirate Day

October 2024 Pet Holidays

October All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Adopt A Dog Month
Black Cat Awareness Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pet Obesity Awareness Month

October Monthly Pet Holidays

Oct. 1 – National Fire Pup Day
Oct. 1 – National Black Dog Day
Oct. 11 – National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Oct. 19 – National Fetch Day
Oct. 29 – National Cat Day
Oct. 30 – National Treat Your Pet Day

October Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Oct. 5 – National Do Something Nice Day
Oct. 11 – World Egg Day
Oct. 31 – National Magic Day and Halloween

November 2024 Pet Holidays

November All Month-Long Pet Holidays

Adopt A Senior Pet Month by ASPCA
National Senior Pet Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month

November Monthly Pet Holidays

Nov. 1 – National Cook for Your Pets Day
Nov. 7 – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness 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. 28 – National Dog Show
Nov. 30 – World Pet Day

November Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Nov. 1 – National Cinnamon Day
Nov. 18 – Mickey Mouse Day
Nov. 26 – National Cake Day
Nov. 28 – Thanksgiving

December 2024 Pet Holidays

December All Month-Long Pet Holidays

National Cat Lover’s Month

December Monthly Pet Holidays

Dec. 2 – National Mutt Day
Dec. 5 – Shelter Pets Day by Humane Society

December Fun Pet Holidays

These are fun day celebrations that you can incorporate your pet
Dec. 1 – National Christmas Lights Day
Dec. 1 – National Eat A Red Apple Day
Dec. 9 – Christmas Card Day
Dec. 12 – National Poinsettia Day
Dec. 20 – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day

Pet Holidays You Can Celebrate With Your Pet

2024 Pet Holidays - Dog Celebrations

Celebrate the cherished bond with your pets through these various delightful occasions. Whether through blogs or social media, recognizing these pet holidays serves as a joyful reminder of the importance of appreciating your four-legged companions. As a pet parent, let’s use these special days to express gratitude for the unconditional love and joy our pets bring to our lives.

The joy of celebrating your furry companions is a constant reason for happiness.

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