Every day of the year is a unique holiday, but did you know that there are several dog holidays every month? There are days related to rescue animals, pet health, and even specific breeds. So, you can have a canine celebration almost every day if you’d like.
If you’re interesting in celebrating some unique dog-themed holidays, keep reading. There are also plenty of month-long events to help raise awareness about pet health and welfare.
Dog Holidays By Month
January Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
Days
- January 2nd – National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 6th – National Standard Poodle Day
- January 7th – National Alaskan Malamute Day
- January 8th – National Labrador Retriever Day
- January 9th – National Australian Shepherd Day
- January 13th – National French Bulldog Day
- January 14th – National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 15th – National American Eskimo Dog Day
- January 16th – National Bouvier des Flandres Day
- January 17th – National Boxer Day
- January 19th – National Conservation Dog Day
- January 24th – Change a Pet’s Life Day
- January 29th – Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Beat the Heat Month (Spay/Neuter Awareness Month)
- Black Dog and Cat Syndrome Awareness Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
Days
- February 2nd – Sled Dog Day
- February 2nd – National Brown Dog Day
- February 3rd – National Doggy Date Night
- February 3rd – National Golden Retriever Day
- February 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 19th – National Boston Terrier Day
- February 19th – National Whippet Day
- February 20th – Love Your Pet Day
- February 22nd – Walking the Dog Day
- February 23rd – National Dog Biscuit Day
- Last Tuesday in February – World Spay Day
March Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Days
- March 1st – National Welsh Corgi Day
- March 3rd – National If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- March 3rd – International Tripawd Awareness Day
- March 8th – International Akita Day
- March 13th – K-9 Veterans Day
- March 14th – UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
- March 20th – National Westie Day
- March 20th – Dogs in Yellow Day
- March 23rd – National Puppy Day
- March 25th – National Newfoundland Dog Day
- March 27th – National Terrier Day
April Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Active Dog Month (Canine Fitness Month)
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- National Heartworm Awareness Month
- Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- UK National Pet Month
Days
- First Saturday in April – Every Day is Tag Day
- April 1st – International Bull Terrier Day
- April 2nd – Don’t Walk Your Dog Day
- April 4th – World Stray Animals Day
- April 7th – National Pet Health Insurance Day
- April 8th – National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 10th – National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 11th – National Pet Day
- April 11th – Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- April 18th – Pet Owners Day
- April 19th – Dog Parents Appreciation Day
- April 21st – Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
- April 22nd – National Beagle Day
- April 23rd – National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 26th – National Kids and Pets Day
- April 27th – National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 30th – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30th – National Therapy Animal Day
- Last Wednesday in April – International Guide Dog Day
- Last Saturday in April – World Veterinary Day
- Last Sunday in April – International Search and Rescue Dog Day
May Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Chip Your Pet Month
- National Pet Month
- Pet Sitter Safety Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Days
- First Sunday in May – Mayday for Mutts
- May 1st – National Purebred Dog Day
- May 1st – International Samoyed Day
- May 3rd – National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 10th – German Shepherd Day
- Second Saturday in May – National Dog Mom’s Day
- May 14th – International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20th – National Rescue Dog Day
- Last Saturday in May – International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
June Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- National Foster a Pet Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
- Social Petworking Month
Days
- June 1st – International Sheltie Day
- June 2nd – National Greyhound Day
- June 4th – International Corgi Day
- June 12th – Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
- Second Tuesday in June – World Pet Memorial Day
- June 18th – Veterinary Appreciation Day
- June 20th – Ugliest Dog Day
- June 21st – National Dog Party Day
- June 21st – National Dachshund Day
- June 22nd – National Pet Choking Prevention Day
- June 24th – World Day Against Pet Abandonment
July Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Dog House Repair Month
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Days
- July 1st – ID Your Pet Day
- July 4th – International Whippet Day
- July 5th – UK Pet Remembrance Day
- July 11th – All-American Pet Photo Day
- July 14th – Dog on a Lead Day
- July 15th – National Pet Fire Safety Day
- July 21st – World Collie Day
- July 21st – National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
- July 21st – No Pet Store Puppies Day
- July 22nd – AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day
- July 26th – National Dog Photography Day
- July 31st – National Mutt Day
August Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Clear the Shelters
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
- National Dog Month
Days
- August 1st – DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 1st – National Yorkie Day
- August 4th – Assistance Dog Day
- August 10th – Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 15th – National Check the Chip Day
- August 17th – National Nonprofit Day
- August 19th – International Homeless Animals’ Day
- August 23rd – International Blind Dog Day
- August 26th – National Dog Day
- August 28th – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30th – National Holistic Pet Day
September Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- National Service Dog Month
- Pet Sitter Education Month
- Puppy Mill Awareness Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- World Animal Remembrance Month
Days
- September 8th – National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- Second Sunday in September – Hug Your Hound Day
- Second Sunday in September – National Pet Memorial Day
- September 13th – Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- Third Saturday in September – Puppy Mill Awareness Day
- Third Saturday in September – Responsible Dog Ownership Day
- September 17th – National Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day
- September 22nd – National Walk ‘N Roll Dog Day
- September 23rd – Dogs in Politics Day
- September 25th – National Schnauzer Day
- Fourth Thursday in September – Remember Me Thursday
- September 28th – World Rabies Day
- September 30th – Pet Tricks Day
- September 30th – National Puppy Mill Survivor Day
October Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Adopt A Dog Month
- Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pit Bull Awareness Month
Days
- October 1st – National Black Dog Day
- October 1st – National Fire Pup Day
- October 2nd – Canine Companion Day
- October 4th – World Animal Day
- October 4th – Kindness to Animals Day
- October 10th – World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day
- October 12th – National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- Second Friday in October – Vet Nurse Day
- October 21st – National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 22nd – National Make a Dog’s Day
- October 26th – National Livestock Guardian Dog Appreciation and Awareness Day
- October 30th – National Treat Your Pet Day
- Last Saturday in October (unless it falls on Halloween) – National Pit Bull Awareness Day
- Last Saturday in October – Muddy Dog Day
November Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Pet Diabetes Month
Days
- November 1st – National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 1st – International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
- November 7th – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 12th – World Animal Enrichment Day
- November 23rd – Thankful for My Dog Day
- November 24th – National Border Collie Day
- November 26th – Coton de Tulear Day
December Dog Holidays
Month-Long Events
- None
Days
- December 1st – National Twin with Your Dog Day
- December 2nd – National Mutt Day (again!)
- December 5th – Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- December 9th – International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 10th – International Animal Right Day
- December 11th – Holiday Food Drive for the Needy Animals Day
Celebrate Your Dog Every Month!
Now that you know all the exciting dog holidays, you can celebrate your dog every month. Many of the holiday names speak for themselves, but if you’re unsure what some of them mean, there’s lots of beneficial information online about each of these special days.
Some of the holidays are just for fun while others are an important reminder to take care of your pet or help pets in need. Either way, you can show your love for dogs by doing something special on a pet holiday.
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