Cat Holidays - MY Cat Stuff

by Nikki

Last Updated:

May 4, 2026

Don’t we all want more cat holidays to celebrate, spoil, and love our cute kitties? Here are some cat related holidays that you may not be aware of for focusing on aspects relating to both domestic and wild cats. Some are a month of awareness, some last a week, and some a single day. Some are fixed dates, and some shift slightly from year to year. Because there’s several holidays every month, there’s plenty for you to pick and choose those that are most important to you.

The ways to celebrate cat holidays are numerous, depending on the day and you own creativity. Maybe you celebrate your own kitty with some fresh catnip, a special treat, or a new toy. Many holidays are an opportunity to spread awareness about important cat issues, volunteer your time, and/or donate supplies/money. And if you happen to be ready to adopt a new kitty into your home, giving another kitty a forever home is always a fun way to celebrate.

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January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

"Happy New Year" and a cat with confetti

February

Vet checking teeth of a Domestic Cat (Felis catus)

March

"International Rescue Cat Day" with black cats

"World Wildlife Day", an outline of a tiger with clouds, mountains, forest, and grass inside.

April

Black Cat silhouette inside a red heart outline

May

"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal" with two cat silhouettes in a heart

Illustration of male pet owner with his orange Domestic Cat, and a heart in the air indicating love

June

Brown tabby Domestic Cat (Felis catus) standing with front paws on cage

Outline of cat with microchip broadcasting from neck

July

Gray Cat (Felis catus) drinking running water from a sink faucet

August

"International Cat Day" with orange and white cat sitting

Scottish Wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) sitting in the outdoors

September

White and orange domestic cat hugging a ball of yarn

October

Two black Domestic Cats (Felis catus) outside

November

Old gray tabby Domestic Cat (Felis catus) sitting

Illustration of Domestic Cat Shelter with cages, pet carrier, cats, employee, man, & woman

December

Woman wearing "volunteer" t-shirt and petting shelter rescue calico Domestic Cat (Felis catus)

Black and white plaid cat paw shaped Christmas stocking with a red ribbon

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2	USA	Happy Mew Year For Cats Day	Celebrate a fresh start for cats	_{^{designed by callmetak – Freepik.com}}
2	USA	National Pet Travel Safety Day	Remember to always make all modes of travel (car, airplane) safe for cats	_{^{designed by storyset – Freepik.com}}
6	USA	National Cuddle Up Day	Cuddle your kitty	_{^{photo by Serjan Midili via Unsplash}}
22	USA	Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day	Pay attention to curious cats by listening to those meows and observing that body language	_{^{vector by Berry Punk via Vecteezy}}
24	International	Change A Pet’s Life Day	If you’re ready, adopt a cat; otherwise try: sponsorship, fostering, or volunteering	_{^{vector by Giuseppe Ramos via Vecteezy}}
28	International	World Geoffroy’s Cat Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Geoffroy’s Cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)	_{^{photo by Josef Svoboda via Vecteezy}}

1-29	USA	Feline Fix By Five Month	Help spread awareness of spaying/neutering cats early, or donate/raise money for organizations who do this important work	_{^{vector by Emran Uddin via Vecteezy}}
1-29	USA	National Cat Health Month	Focus on your cat’s physical and mental health
1-29	USA	National Prevent A Litter Month	Spread awareness about cat spaying/neutering and make a donation to your local cat shelter
1-29	USA	Pet Dental Health Month	Dental health is a very important component of your cat’s life	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
1-29	USA	Responsible Pet Owners Month	Are you meeting all your cat’s needs a happy, healthy, safe life?
1-29	USA	Spay/Neuter Awareness Month	Spay/neuter your cats, help spread awareness of the importance, or donate/raise money for organizations who spay/neuter	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
14	USA	Pet Theft Awareness Day	Keep your cat secure and identification methods updated (microchip with contact information, pictures)	_{^{designed by Paul J. – Freepik.com}}
4th week	USA	National Justice For Animals Week	Spread awareness of cat abuse, learn to identify and report it, and support enforcement laws
20	USA	National Love Your Pet Day	Celebrate your cat	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
last Tuesday	International	World Spay Day	Support neuter/spay programs	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}

2	International	International Rescue Cat Day	If you’re ready, adopt a cat; otherwise help a cat shelter	_{^{vector by Rubaiya Zannat via Vecteezy}}
3	World	World Wildlife Day	Spread awareness of endangered cat species, participate in events of organizations trying to help	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
1st full week	USA	Professional Pet Sitters	Do something special for your cat sitter
3rd Saturday	USA	Save The Florida Panther Day	Learn more about Cougars (Puma concolor couguar) in Florida	_{^{photo by Larry W. Richardson/USFWS via Flickr}}
3rd full week	USA	National Animal Poison Prevention Week	Learn what’s poisonous for your cat and signs of poisoning	_{^{designed by gstudioimagen – Freepik.com}}
23	International	Cuddly Kitten Day	Cuddle your kitten, or a shelter kitten	_{^{designed by prostooleh – Freepik.com}}
28	USA	Respect Your Cat Day	Spend time with your cat	_{^{photo by Alina Skazka via Pexels}}

1-30	USA	Heartworm Awareness Month	Learns the facts about heartworm risk to cats and spread awareness	_{^{vector by Abdullah AL Mamun via Vecteezy}}
1-30	USA	National Pet First Aid Awareness Month	Take a cat first aid course, and make a first aid kit
1-30	USA	Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Month	Spread awareness of cat abuse, learn to identify and report it, and support enforcement laws
1st Saturday	USA	Every Day Is Tag Day	Microchip your cat and encourage others to also
1st week	USA	National Wildlife Week	Learn more about our native wild cat species; learn the effects on wildlife of allowing your cat to roam outside	_{^{Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) photo by nathalieburblis via Pixabay}}
6	USA	National Siamese Cat Day	Celebrate Siamese cats	_{^{photo by rihaij via Pixabay}}
7	USA	National Pet Health Insurance Day	Research whether pet insurance is right for you and your cat	_{^{designed by gstudioimagen1 – Freepik.com}}
2n full week	USA	Animal Care And Control Appreciation Week	Thank your local organization and spread awareness
8	USA	National Zoo Lovers Day	Visit a nearby zoo and see wild cat species	_{^{by Nikki}}
11	USA	National Pet Day	Celebrate with your cat	_{^{designed by pikisuperstar – Freepik.com}}
17	USA	National Pet ID Week	Check that your cat’s microchip information is up to date
3rd full week	United Kingdom	Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week	Spread awareness of the connection between cat abuse and human violence
19	Canada	National Cat Lady Day	Celebrate women with cats	_{^{designed by garetsvisual – Freepik.com}}
19	USA	Sylvester The Cat Birthday	Watch Looney Tunes with your cat
23	USA	Pet Tech CPR Day	Take a class and learn how to do CPR on a cat
week surrounding 24th	USA	World Laboratory Animal Liberation Week	Spread awareness of how cats are used in experiments
24	International	World Day For Animals In Laboratories	Spread awareness of how cats are used in experiments
23-30	International	International Wildlife Film Week	Watch a film about wild cats
24	USA	National Pet Care For All Day	Donate to an organization that helps people care for their cats
last Friday	USA	National Hairball Awareness Day	Brush your cat to help reduce consumed hair	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
last Saturday	International	World Veterinary Day	Thank your cat’s vet	_{^{vector by Emran Uddin via Vecteezy}}
26	USA	National Kids And Pets Day	Celebrate the bond between a child and cat	_{^{photo by Ekaterina Zolina via Vecteezy}}
27	USA	Free Feral Cat Spay Day	Donate to an organization that spays/neuters feral cats	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
last Sunday	USA	National Pet Parents Day	Celebrate a cat owner	_{^{photo by lookstudio – Freepik.com}}
30	USA	National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day	Do you know anyone who’s ready to adopt a cat?	_{^{vector by Emran Uddin via Vecteezy}}
30	International	National Animal Advocacy Day	Spread awareness about cat abuse	_{^{photo by Daniel Bernard via Unsplash}}
30	International	National Tabby Day	Celebrate tabby cats	_{^{photo by Pixabay via Pexels}}
30	USA	National Therapy Animal Day	Spread awareness about therapy cats	_{^{photo by Jsme MILA via Pexels}}

1-31	USA	Be Kind To Animals Month	Encourage kindness to cats	_{^{vector by Arman Mohsin via Vecteezy}}
1-31	USA	Chip Your Pet Month	Microchip your cat and encourage others to do the same
1-31	USA	National Pet Month	Celebrate your cat	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
1-31	International	Pet Sitter Safety Month	Educate yourself more on cat owner safety
1-31	United Kingdom	Responsible Animal Guardian Month	Research one more thing you can do to be a better cat owner	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
3	USA	National Specially-Able Pets Day	Donate to help a special needs cat
1st full week	International	Be Kind To Animals Week	Spread the word about showing kindness to all cats	_{^{designed by macrovector – Freepik.com}}
1st full week	USA	National Pet Week	Celebrate your cat	_{^{photo by Oleg Ivanov via Unsplash}}
1st full week	USA	Pet Appreciation Week	Spread awareness about cat cat	_{^{designed by macrovector – Freepik.com}}
3rd Friday	USA	National Endangered Species Day	Learn about endangered cat species	_{^{Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) photo by Ronald Plett via Pixabay}}
30	International	International Hug Your Cat Day	Hug your cat	_{^{vector by Anna Bezrukova via Vecteezy}}

1-30	USA	National Adopt A Cat Month	Help an organization that seeks forever homes for cats	_{^{photo by Daga Roszkowska via Pixabay}}
1-30	USA	National Foster A Pet Month	Foster a cat or donate to a no-kill organization
1-30	USA	National Microchipping Month	Microchip your cat and encourage others to do likewise	_{^{designed by Sir.Vector – Freepik.com}}
1-30	USA	National Pet Preparedness Month	Prepare an emergency plan for your cat, in case of natural or man-made disasters
1-30	USA	National Zoo And Aquarium Month	Visit a zoo and enjoy seeing and learning more about wild cat species	_{^{by Nikki}}
1-30	USA	Social Petworking Month	Help find adoptable cats a home via social media	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
4	USA	National Hug Your Cat Day	Hug your cat	_{^{vector by Qaeu Digital via Vecteezy}}
2nd Tuesday	International	World Pet Memorial Day	Share favorite memories of a cat you’ve had to say goodbye to	_{^{photo by Bablu Mrong via Vecteezy}}
3rd Monday	USA	Take Your Cat To Work Day	Taking your cat to work probably works best if you work from home; maybe take a picture to work	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
11	International	International Lynx Day	Learn more and spread awareness about the Lynx species: Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx), Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus), Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)	^{_{Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) photo by Josef Svoboda via Vecteezy}}
3rd full week	USA	Animal Rights Awareness Week	Spread awareness of cat abuse	_{^{photo by Sherman Kwan via Unsplash}}
19	International	International Box Day	Give your cat a new box to play in	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
19	USA	National Garfield The Cat Day	Read Garfield comic strips
22	USA	National Pet Choking Prevention Day	Learn more about potential choking hazards for your cat

1-31	USA	National Lost Pet Prevention Month	Make sure I.D. information is up to date for your cat; make an escape-proof outdoor enclosure (catio)
1-31	USA	National Pet Hydration Awareness Month	During this hot summer month, be extra vigilant to make sure your cat stays hydrated	_{^{photo by rfotostock via Pixabay}}
1-31	USA	Wild About Wildlife Month	Do one thing to support conservation of wild cat species
1	USA	American Zoo Day	Learn about the role zoos play in the conservation of wild cat species	_{^{by Nikki}}
2	USA	Made In The USA Day	Buy your cat a toy/treat/gear that was made in the USA (check out Cat Gear Reviews and look for )	_{^{vector by Kjrstie via Pixabay}}
10	USA	National Kitten Day	Celebrate kittens	_{^{photo by noly via Pixabay}}
11	USA	All American Pet Photo Day	Time for a photo shoot of your cat	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
15	USA	National Pet Fire Safety Day	Make a fire escape plan that includes your cat, and practice a fire drill
3rd full week	USA	National Zookeeper Week	Show appreciation for zookeepers involved in caring for wild cat species	_{^{by Nikki}}
21	USA	National Craft For Your Local Shelters Day	Make something to donate for cats at your local shelter
29	International	International Tiger Day	Learn more and spread awareness about, or adopt a Tiger (Panthera tigris)	_{^{photo by Abhishek Mittal via Pixabay}}

4	International	International Clouded Leopard Day	Learn more and spread awareness about the two species: Mainland Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) & Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi)
8	World	International Cat Day	Celebrate cats	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
8	United Kingdom	Scottish Wildcat Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Scottish Wildcats (Felis silvestris silvestris)	_{^{photo by Angela via Pixabay}}
10	International	World Lion Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Lions (Panthera leo)	_{^{photo by Antony Trivet via Pixabay}}
15	USA	National Check The Chip Day	Spread awareness about microchipping cats	_{^{designed by surang – Freepik.com}}
17	USA	Black Cat Appreciation Day	Celebrate black cats	_{^{photo by Isaac Genesis via Unsplash}}
3rd Saturday	World	International Homeless Animals Day	Spread awareness about cat overpopulation	_{^{vector by I Nyoman Putrayana via Vecteezy}}
22	USA	National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day	Make a vet checkup appointment for your cat	_{^{designed by macrovector – Freepik.com}}
30	USA	National Holistic Pet Day	Check that you’re giving your cat good nutrition, exercise, and enrichment

1-30	USA	Animal Pain Awareness Month	Learn more about cat pain management
1-30	USA	Happy Cat Month	Do something that will make your cat happy: groom, toy, treat	_{^{vector by Yudhi Sholihana via Vecteezy}}
1-30	USA	National Pet Insurance Month	Research pet insurance quotes to check the coverage you want for your cat
1-30	USA	National Save A Tiger Month	Spread awareness about Tiger (Panthera tigris) conservation	_{^{photo by Christoph Schutz via Pixabay}}
1-30	USA	Pet Sitter Education Month	Check out resources to help evaluate a sitter for your cat
1-30	International	World Animal Remembrance Month	Share favorite memories of a cat you’ve had to say goodbye to
1	USA	Ginger Cat Appreciation Day	Celebrate orange cats	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
4	USA	National Wildlife Day	Learn more about wild cat species native to the USA	_{^{Cougar (Puma concolor) photo via Pixabay}}
2nd Sunday	USA	National Pet Memorial Day	Remember a cat you’ve had to say goodbye to and make a memory with the cat you have	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
13	USA	Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day	Learn and spread awareness about the causes of birth defects in cats
3rd week	USA	Adopt A Less-Adoptable Pet Week	Spread awareness about less-adoptable cats to help them find a forever home	_{^{photo by Mahmoud Yahyaoui via Pexels}}
17	USA	National Pet Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Day	Learns what the signs of CO poisoning are in cats
19	USA	National Cat DNA Day	Learn more about cat genetics
19	World	National Meow Like A Pirate Day	Have a pirate themed party with your cat	_{^{vector by Bara Shofiyan via Vecteezy}}
21	USA	National Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness Day	Learn the symptoms of cats with imbalanced gut microbiome
4th Thursday	USA	Remember Me Thursday	Spread awareness for cat adoptions; volunteer at a shelter	_{^{photo by Daga Roszkowska via Pixabay}}
28	World	World Rabies Day	Check that your cat is up to date on rabies vaccination	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
30	USA	Pet Tricks Day	Start teaching your cat a new trick

1-31	International	Black Cat Awareness Month	Celebrate black cats	_{^{photo by Andreas Brun via Unsplash}}
1-31	USA	National Animal Safety And Protection Month	Remember we are responsible for the ethical treatment of our domestic and wild cats
1-31	USA	National Pet Wellness Month	Be mindful of your cat’s wellness
1-31	International	World Animal Month	Celebrate both domestic and wild cat species
3-9	International	Animal Welfare Week	Support the kind treatment of all cats – domestic and wild
4	World	World Animal Day	Promote the respect of all cats – domestic and wild	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
9	USA	National Pet Obesity Awareness Day	Check the weight of your cat
10	International	World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day	Spread awareness about how to reduce the risk of hitting a cat and what to do if you do hit one
15-Nobember 30	USA	Wishbones For Pets Month	Donate to your favorite cat-related charities
16	International	Global Cat Day	Be an advocate for cats	_{^{vector by Ferco Zuma via Vecteezy}}
16	USA	National Feral Cat Day	Spread awareness about feral cats	_{^{photo by Sayefotograf via Pexels}}
3rd full week	USA	National Veterinary Technician Week	Show appreciation to vet techs at your veterinarian’s office
23	International	International Snow Leopard Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Snow Leopards (Panthera uncia)	_{^{photo by Marcel Langthim via Pixabay}}
27	USA	National Black Cat Day	Celebrate black cats	_{^{photo by Sydney Herron via Vecteezy}}
28	USA	Plush Animal Lover’s Day	Share a photo of a favorite cat stuffed animal	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
29	USA	National Cat Day	Spread awareness about cats in shelters	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
30	USA	National Treat Your Pet Day	Give your cat an extra treat	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}

1-30	USA	Adopt A Senior Pet Month	Spread awareness about senior cats waiting for adoption	_{^{designed by wirestock – Freepik.com}}
1-30	USA	Pet Cancer Awareness Month	Learn more about cancer in cats
1-30	USA	Pet Diabetes Month	Spread awareness about cat diabetes prevention
1	International	International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day	Show appreciation to your cat groomer
1st full week	USA	National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week	Show appreciation to your local cat shelter	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
2nd full week	USA	Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week	Spread awareness for humane and compassionate attitudes toward cats	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
22	USA	Humane Society Anniversary Day	Spread the word to fight against cruelty to cats
29	International	International Jaguar Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Jaguars (Panthera onca)	_{^{photo by Josef Svoboda via Vecteezy}}
week after Thanksgiving	USA	National Pet Suffocation Awareness Week	Learn ways to protect your cat

1st Thursday after Thanksgiving	USA	Celebrate Shelter Pets Day	Donate time, supplies or money to help cats in a shelter	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
1-24	USA	Operation Santa Paws	Donate to your local cat shelter to help stock them with supplies	_{^{photo by Nikki}}
1-31	USA	National Cat Lovers’ Month	Celebrate cats	_{^{designed by freepik – Freepik.com}}
4	International	International Cheetah Day	Learn more and spread awareness about Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)	_{^{photo by Herbert Aust via Pixabay}}
4	International	World Wildlife Conservation Day	Learn about conservation measures for wild cat species
9	International	International Day Of Veterinary Medicine	Show appreciation to your cat’s vet	_{^{designed by fxquadro – Freepik.com}}
10	International	International Animal Rights Day	Spread awareness about cruelty to domestic and wild cat species
11	USA	Holiday Food Drive For Needy Animals Day	Donate cat food/treats to your local shelter	_{^{designed by studiogstock – Freepik.com}}
15	USA	National Cat Herders Day	Appreciate someone who’s job is like ‘herding cats’ (difficult): people tying to help the never-ending stray cat population	_{^{photo by Joel Alencar via Pexels}}
27	USA	Visit The Zoo Day	Visit a zoo to see wild cat species	_{^{by Nikki}}