Celebrate special pet holidays with your pet and get in the holiday spirit. Our monthly pet holiday list of 2025 pet-centered holidays below will help you celebrate and honor the important role dogs, cats, and other pets play in our lives. Whether you share this moment on your blog or social media, take time to enjoy and celebrate the unique connection you have with your pet.
2025 Pet Holiday Calendar
Turn any day into a holiday and celebrate with your pet.
What dog parents should do on monthly pet vacations
Check out Dog Day
Set aside time on the 14th of every month for “Check Your Dog” day. We’ll thoroughly examine your dog from nose to tail, looking for any unusual lumps, bumps, or changes.
National Overseas Play Day
Celebrate National Play Outside Day on the first Saturday of every month. Every day is an opportunity to enjoy time with your dog, but take advantage of this special day to have even more fun by playing outdoors together.
Pet Vacation January 2025
pet vacation in january
dog walking month
National Dog Training Month
Monthly pet vacation in January
January 2 – National Pet Travel Safety Day
January 2nd – Happy Cat Day
January 8th – National Labrador Retriever Day
January 14th – National Pet Dress Up Day
January 29 – Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day
January Fun Pet Holidays
January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 6th – Nationally blessed Monday – First Monday in January
January 15th – National Bagel Day
January 19th – National Popcorn Day
January 20th – National Cheese Lover’s Day
January 24th – Peanut Butter Day
January 26 – National Green Juice Day
January 29 – Lunar New Year
Pet Vacation February 2025
pet vacation in february
Pet Dental Month
Dog training education month
Responsible Pet Ownership Month
National Cat Health Month
February monthly pet vacation
February 3rd – Wan Wan Date Night
February 3 – National Golden Retriever Day
February 12th – Safe Puppy Day
February 20th – National Pet Love Day
February 22 – National Walking the Dog Day
February 23rd – International Dog Biscuit Day
February 25 – World Contraceptive Day
Fun Pet Holidays in February
February 3 – National Carrot Cake Day
February 6th – National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 9th – Super Bowl Sunday
February 7th – National Wear Red Day
February 12th – Hug Day
February 13th – Kiss Day
February 14th – Valentine’s Day
February 17th – President’s Day
February 28th – National Pancake Day – also celebrated on September 26th
Pet Vacation March 2025
pet vacation in march
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
March 2-8 is Professional Pet Sitter Week
March 24th to 30th is Tick Bite Prevention Week
Monthly pet vacation in March
March 1 – National Pig Day
March 2 – International Rescue Cat Day
March 3 – International Tripad Awareness Day
March 3 – What if cats and dogs had opposable thumb days?
March 13 – K-9 Veterans Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day
March 25 – National Newfoundland Dog Day
March 28th – Love Cat Day
March Fun Pet Holidays
March 1st – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 14 – National Potato Chip Day
March 19th – National Laughter Day
March 25th – International Waffle Day
March 30th – Walk in the Park Day
Pet Vacation April 2025
pet vacation in april
National Dog Fitness Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Lyme Dog Disease Prevention Month
ASPCA Animal Cruelty Prevention Month
First week of April – International Poop Scooper Week
April 23-29 National Scoop That Poop Week
Third week of April – National Pet ID Week
April 1st to 7th – National Raw Food Week
Monthly pet vacation in April
April 7th – National Pet Health Insurance Day
April 8 – National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
April 10th – National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11th – National Pet Day
April 11th – Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 19th – National Dog Parent Appreciation Day
April 21 – National Pet CBD Day
April 23 – National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 26th – National Children and Pets Day
April 26 – World Veterinarian Day
April 27th – National Pet Parents Day
April 30th – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30th – National Therapy Animal Day
April 30 – International Guide Dog Day
April Fun Pet Holidays
April 1st – April Fool’s Day
April 1st – National Fund Day
April 2 – National Walking Day
April 3 – National Rainbow Day
April 14 – National Gardening Day
April 15th – Tax Day
April 15th – National Laundry Day
April 20th – Easter
April 20 – National Lookalike Day
April 22 – Earth Day
April 28 – National Superhero Day
April 30th – Honesty Day
Pet Vacation May 2025
pet vacation in may
National Pet Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
May 4th-10th – Puppy Mill Action Week
Monthly pet vacation in May
May 1st – National Purebred Dog Day
May 8 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 10th – National Dog Mother’s Day
May 15th – Run. Lunch day with my dog
May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day
Mei Fun Pet Holidays
May 4th – Star Wars Day
May 11th – Mother’s Day
May 13th – National Apple Pie Day
May 16th – National Pizza Party Day
May 18th – World Bread Day
May 20th – World Bee Day
May 26 – Memorial Day
May 31st – National Smile Day
Pet Vacation June 2025
pet vacation in june
Introducing Cat Month
National Foster Pet Month
National Pet Readiness Month
June 1-7 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 16-20 – Bring Your Pet to Work Week
June monthly pet vacation
June 4th – Cat Hug Day
June 10 – World Pet Day
June 14th – National Dog Dad Day
June 16th – Bring your cat to work day
June 18th – Veterinarian Appreciation Day
June 20th – Bring your dog to work day
June 21 – National Dog Party Day
June 21 – Dachund Day
June Huang Pet Holidays
June 1st – National Red Rose Day
June 3 – National Egg Day
June 4th – National Cheese Day
June 6 – National Donut Day
June 8th – Best Friends Day
June 15th – Father’s Day
June 15th – 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
Pet Vacation July 2025
pet vacation in july
National Pet Lost Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Monthly pet vacation in July
July 1 – Pet Identification Day
4th of July – Independence Day
July 11 – National Pet Photography Day
July 15th – National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 22 – AAHA Day or Accredited Hospital Day
July 31 – National Mud Day
Fun Pet Holidays in July
July 1st – International Joke Day
July 1 – National Postal Workers Day
4th of July – Independence Day
July 8 – Cow Appreciation Day
July 13th – National French Fries Day
July 16th – National Hot Dog Day
July 17th – World Emoji Day
July 20th – National Ice Cream Day
July 22 – National Hammock Day
July 25 – Christmas in July
July 31 – National Avocado Day
Pet Vacation August 2025
pet vacation in august
national dog month
clear the shelter
Pet Itch Month
Monthly pet vacation in August
August 1st – DOGust Universal Birthday for Rescue Dogs
August 5th – Work Like a Dog Day
August 10th is National Pamper Your Dog Day
August 15th – National Check the Tip Day
August 17th – National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 22nd – National “Take Your Cat to the Veterinarian” Day
August 23 – International Blind Dog Day
August 26 – National Dog Day
August 28 – Rainbow Bridge Anniversary
August Fun Pet Holidays
August 3 – National Watermelon Day
August 9th – National Book Lover’s Day
August 10th – Lazy Day
August 10th – Snoopy’s birthday
August 19 – National Potato Day
August 20 – World Mosquito Day
August 28 – Bow Tie Day
August 30th – National Beach Day
Pet Vacation September 2025
pet vacation in september
National Disaster Prevention Month
happy cat month
National Pet Insurance Month
National Responsible Dog Ownership Month
National Service Dog Month
World Animal Remembrance Month
September 21-27 – National Dog Week
Monthly pet vacation in September
September 1st – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 8th – National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 14th – National Hug Your Hound Day
September 14th – National Pet Day
September 20th – Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 20th – Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 21 – National Dog and Cat Intestinal Health Awareness Day
September 25th – Remember Me Thursday
September 27th – World’s Largest Pet Walk
September Fun Pet Holidays
September 1st – Labor Day
September 2nd – World Coconut Day
September 5th – National Lazy Mother’s Day
September 9th – National Teddy Bear Day
September 13th – Scooby-Doo Day
September 19th – Let’s talk like Pirate Day
September 20th – National Cleanup Day
September 25th – National Culinary Day
September 30th – National Lover’s Day
Pet Vacation October 2025
pet vacation in october
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 Dog Walking Week
October 12-18 – National Veterinary Technician Week
Monthly pet vacation in October
October 1st – National Fire Pup Day
October 1st – National Black Dog Day
October 2nd – Canine Friends Day
October 4th – World Animal Day
October 8 – National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 18th – National Fetch Day
October 22 – National Dog Day
October 29 – National Cat Day
October 30th – National Pet Reward Day
October Fun Pet Holidays
October 1 – National Kale Day
October 3rd – World Smile Day
October 4th – National Taco Day
October 25th – National Arts Day
October 28th – National Chocolate Day
October 31st – Halloween
Pet Vacation November 2025
pet vacation in november
Introducing Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Monthly pet vacation in November
November 1 – National Cooking for Pets Day
November 7 – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 15th – National Shop With Your Dog Day
November 23rd – Thank You Dog Day
November 30th – World Pet Day
Fun Pet Holidays in November
November 2 – Daylight saving time ends
November 13th – World Kindness Day
November 17th – National Hiking Day November 21st – World Hello Day
November 27th – Thanksgiving
November 28th – Black Friday
November 29 – Support Small Business Saturday – A day to support small businesses specializing in dog supplies.
Pet Vacation December 2025
pet vacation in december
National Cat Month
Monthly pet vacation in December
December 1 – National Twin with Your Dog Day
December 2 – National Mud Day
December 4th – Shelter Pet Day
December 10 – International Animal Rights Day
December Fun Pet Holidays
December 4th – National Cookie Day
December 9th – Christmas Card Day
December 12 – National Poinsettia Day
December 14th – Hanukkah
December 17th – National Maple Syrup Day
December 19 – National Ugly Sweater Day
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 30th – National Bacon Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
Pets give us endless reasons to celebrate.
