2026 National Pet Events & Holidays

Month	Holiday / Theme	Date (2026)
January	National Train Your Dog Month	All month
	Walk Your Dog Month	All month
	National Pet Travel Safety Day	Jan 2
	Dress Up Your Pet Day	Jan 14
February	Pet Dental Health Month	All month
	Responsible Pet Owners Month	All month
	National Love Your Pet Day	Feb 20
	World Spay Day	Feb 24
March	Pet Poison Prevention Month	All month
	Dog Theft Awareness Day	Mar 14
	National Puppy Day	Mar 23
	Respect Your Cat Day	Mar 28
April	Heartworm Awareness Month	All month
	National Pet Day	Apr 11
	National Lost Dog Awareness Day	Apr 23
	World Veterinary Day	Apr 25
May	National Pet Month	All month
	Chip Your Pet Month	All month
	National Specially-Abled Pets Day	May 3
	National Dog Mom’s Day	May 9
June	National Foster a Pet Month	All month
	Pet Preparedness Month	All month
	Take Your Dog to Work Day	Jun 26
	Cat World Domination Day	Jun 24
July	Lost Pet Prevention Month	All month
	Independence Day Firework Safety	Jul 4
	National Pet Fire Safety Day	Jul 15
August	Clear the Shelters Month	All month
	National Check the Chip Day	Aug 15
	International Dog Day	Aug 26
September	Pet Sitter Education Month	All month
	Responsible Dog Ownership Day	Sep 19
	Happy Cat Month	All month
October	Adopt a Shelter Dog Month	All month
	National Animal Safety & Protection Month	All month
	National Black Dog Day	Oct 1
	Halloween Pet Safety	Oct 31
November	Senior Pet Month	All month
	Thanksgiving Pet Safety	Nov 26
	National Adopt a Senior Pet Month	All month
	National Dog Show	Nov 26
December	Holiday Pet Safety Month	All month
	National Cat Lovers’ Month	All month
	Christmas Pet Safety	Dec 25
	New Year’s Eve Anxiety Tips	Dec 31