Get into the spirit of the holidays by celebrating special pet holidays with your pets. The following monthly 2025 Pet Holidays list of pet-centric holidays can inspire you to celebrate and honor the important roles dogs, cats, and other pets play in your lives. Whether you share these moments in a blog or on social media, take the time to enjoy and celebrate the unique connection you share with your pets.
2025 Pet Holidays Calendar
Make any day a holiday and a reason to celebrate with your pet.
Monthly Pet Holiday Must-DO’s for Dog Parents
Check Your Dog Day
On the 14th of every month, set aside time for “Check Your Dog Day.” Examine your dog with a thorough nose-to-tail inspection, checking for any unusual lumps, bumps, or changes.
National Play Outside Day
Celebrate National Play Outside Day on the first Saturday of each month. While every day is a chance to enjoy time with your dog, use this special day to have extra fun playing outdoors together.
January 2025 Pet Holidays
January All Month Long Pet Holidays
Walk Your Dog Month
National Train Your 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. 29 – Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day
January Fun Pet Holidays
Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day
Jan. 6 – National Thank God It’s Monday Day – 1st Monday in January
Jan. 15 – National Bagel Day
Jan. 19 – National Popcorn Day
Jan. 20 – National Cheese Lovers Day
Jan. 24 – Peanut Butter Day
Jan. 26 – National Green Juice Day
Jan. 29 – Lunar New Year
February 2025 Pet Holidays
February All Month Long Pet Holidays
Pet Dental Month
Dog Training Education Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
National Cat Health Month
February Monthly Pet Holidays
Feb 3 – Doggy Date Night
Feb. 3 – National Golden Retriever Day
Feb. 12 – Safety Pup Day
Feb. 20 – National Love Your Pet Day
Feb. 22 – National Walking the Dog Day
Feb. 23 – International Dog Biscuit Day
Feb. 25 – World Spay Day
February Fun Pet Holidays
Feb. 3 – National Carrot Cake Day
Feb. 6 – National Frozen Yogurt Day
Feb 9 – Super Bowl Sunday
Feb 7 – National Wear Red Day
Feb. 12 – Hug Day
Feb. 13 – Kiss Day
Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
Feb 17 – President’s Day
Feb. 28 – National Pancake Day — also celebrated on September 26th
March 2025 Pet Holidays
March All Month Long Pet Holidays
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
March 2-8 Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 24-30 Tick Bite Prevention Week
March Monthly Pet Holidays
March 1 – National Pig Day
March 2 – International Rescue Cat Day
March 3 – International Tripad Awareness Day
March 3 – What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
March 13 – K-9 Veterans Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 25 – National Newfoundland Dog Day
March 28 – Respect Your Cat Day
March Fun Pet Holidays
March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 14 – National Potato Chip Day
March 19 – National Let’s Laugh Day
March 25 – International Waffle Day
March 30 – Take a Walk in the Park Day
April 2025 Pet Holidays
April All Month Long Pet Holidays
National Canine Fitness Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Dog Disease Month
ASPCA Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Month
1st week of April – International Pooper Scooper Week
April 23-29 National Scoop That Poop Week
3rd week of April – National Pet ID Week
April 1 – 7 – National Raw Feeding 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 19 – National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
April 21 – National Pet CBD Day
April 23 – National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 26 – National Kids and Pets 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 – International Guide Dog Day
April Fun Pet Holidays
April 1 – April Fool’s Day
April 1 – National Fun Day
April 2 – National Walking Day
April 3 – National Rainbow Day
April 14 – National Gardening Day
April 15 – Tax Day
April 15 – National Laundry Day
April 20 – Easter
April 20 – National Look-Alike Day
April 22 – Earth Day
April 28 – National Superhero Day
April 30 – Honesty Day
May 2025 Pet Holidays
May All Month Long Pet Holidays
National Pet Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
May 4-10 – Puppy Mill Action Week
May Monthly Pet Holidays
May 1 – National Purebred Dog Day
May 8 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 10 – National Dog Mom’s Day
May 15 – Do. Lunch With Your Dog Day
May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day
May Fun Pet Holidays
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 11 – Mother’s Day
May 13 – National Apple Pie Day
May 16 – National Pizza Party Day
May 18 – World Baking Day
May 20 – World Bee Day
May 26 – Memorial Day
May 31 – National Smile Day
June 2025 Pet Holidays
June All Month Long Pet Holidays
Adopt A Cat Month
National Foster Pet Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
June 1- 7 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 16 -20 – Take Your Pet To Work Week
June Monthly Pet Holidays
June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
June 10 – World Pet Memorial Day
June 14 – National Dog Dad Day
June 16 – Take Your Cat To Work Day
June 18 – Veterinary Appreciation Day
June 20 – Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 21 – National Dog Party Day
June 21 – National Dachund Day
June Fun Pet Holidays
June 1 – National Red Rose Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 4 – National Cheese Day
June 6 – National Donut Day
June 8 – Best Friends Day
June 15 – Father’s Day
June 15 – Nature Photography Day
June 20 – Summer Solstice
June 21 – National Selfie Day
June 27 – National Pineapple Day
June 29 – National Camera Day
June 29 – Hug Holiday
July 2025 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 4 – Independence Day
July 11 – All-American Pet Photo Day
July 15 – National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 22 – AAHA Day or Accredited Hospital Day
July 31 – National Mutt Day
July Fun Pet Holidays
July 1 – International Joke Day
July 1 – National Postal Worker Day
July 4 – Independence Day
July 8 – Cow Appreciation Day
July 13- National French Fry Day
July 16 – National Hot Dog Day
July 17 – World Emoji Day
July 20 – National Ice Cream Day
July 22 – National Hammock Day
July 25 – Christmas in July
July 31 – National Avocado Day
August 2025 Pet Holidays
August All Month Long Pet Holidays
National Dog Month
Clear The Shelters
Itchy Pet Awareness Month
August Monthly Pet Holidays
August 1 – DOGust Universal Birthday For Shelter Dogs
August 5 – Work Like A Dog Day
August 10 National Spoil Your Dog Day
August 15 – National Check The Chip Day
August 17 – National 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 Fun Pet Holidays
August 3 – National Watermelon Day
August 9 – National Book Lovers Day
August 10 – Lazy Day
August 10 – Snoopy’s Birthday
August 19 – National Potato Day
August 20 – World Mosquito Day
August 28 – Bow Tie Day
August 30 – National Beach Day
September 2025 Pet Holidays
September All Month Long Pet Holidays
National Disaster Preparedness Month
Happy Cat Month
National Pet Insurance Month
National Responsible Dog Ownership Month
National Service Dog Month
World Animal Remembrance Month
Sept 21 – 27 – National Dog Week
September Monthly Pet Holidays
September 1 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 8 – National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 14 – National Hug Your Hound Day
September 14 – National Pet Memorial Day
September 20 – Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 20 – Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 21 – National Cat and Dog Gut Health Awareness Day
September 25 – Remember Me Thursday
September 27 – World’s Largest Pet Walk
September Fun Pet Holidays
September 1 – Labor Day
September 2 – World Coconut Day
September 5 – National Lazy Mom’s Day
September 9 – National Teddy Bear Day
September 13 – Scooby-Doo Day
September 19 – Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 20 – National Cleanup Day
September 25 – National Cooking Day
September 30 – National Love People Day
October 2025 Pet Holidays
October All Month Long Pet Holidays
Adopt A Dog Month
Black Cat Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pet CBD Month
National Pet Obesity Awareness Month
October 1 – 7 – National Walk Your Dog Week
October 12 – 18 – National Veterinary Technician Week
October Monthly Pet Holidays
October 1 – National Fire Pup Day
October 1 – National Black Dog Day
October 2 – Canine Companion Day
October 4 – World Animal Day
October 8 – National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 18 – National Fetch Day
October 22 – National Make A Dog’s Day
October 29 – National Cat Day
October 30 – National Treat Your Pet Day
October Fun Pet Holidays
October 1 – National Kale Day
October 3 – World Smile Day
October 4 – National Taco Day
October 25 – National Art Day
October 28 – National Chocolate Day
October 31 – Halloween
November 2025 Pet Holidays
November All Month Long Pet Holidays
Adopt A Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
November Monthly Pet Holidays
November 1 – National Cook For Your Pets Day
November 7 – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 15 – National Shop With Your Dog Day
November 23 – Thankful For My Dog Day
November 30 – World Pet Day
November Fun Pet Holidays
November 2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 13 – World Kindness Day
November 17 – National Take A Hike DayNovember 21 – World Hello Day
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
November 28 – Black Friday
November 29 – Support Small Business Saturday – A day to support small businesses specializing in dog products.
December 2025 Pet Holidays
December All Month Long Pet Holidays
National Cat Lover’s Month
December Monthly Pet Holidays
December 1 – National Twin With Your Dog Day
December 2 – National Mutt Day
December 4 – Shelter Pets Day
December 10 – International Animal Rights Day
December Fun Pet Holidays
December 4 – National Cookie Day
December 9 – Christmas Card Day
December 12 – National Poinsettia Day
December 14 – Hanukkah
December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day
December 19 – National Ugly Sweater Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 30 – National Bacon Day
December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Our pets give us endless reasons to celebrate!
