Calendar-Worthy Dog Holidays for 2020

Not only do we have dog holidays listed here, but we also have a list of holidays that will be super fun for dressing up and posting to the gram! You’re welcome, world!

January Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Walk Your Pet Month

  2. Weight Loss Awareness Month

  3. National Train Your Dog Month

  4. Unchain a Dog Month

Daily Holidays

  1. January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day

  2. January 6: National Technology Day (favorite dog mom tech you couldn’t live without?!)

  3. January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day

  4. January 16: Get To Know Your Customers Day (also April 16, July 16, & October 16)

  5. January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day

  6. January 24: Change A Pet’s Life Day

  7. January 29: Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary 

February Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Pet Dental Health Month

  2. Dog Training Education Month

  3. Responsible Pet Owners Month

Daily Holidays

  1. February 2: Groundhog Day

  2. February 3: National Golden Retriever Day

  3. February 10-11: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

  4. February 14: Valentine’s Day

  5. February 20: Love Your Pet Day

  6. February 22: National Walk Your Dog Day

  7. February 22: National Wildlife Day

  8. February 23: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

  9. February 25: World Spay Day

 

March Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Poison Prevention Awareness Month

  2. National Frozen Food Month

Daily Holidays

  1. March 1-8: Professional Pet Sitters Week

  2. March 13: K9 Veterans Day

  3. March 23: National Puppy Day

  4. March 29: Mom & Pop Business Day

  5. March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day

April Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Heartworm Awareness Month

  2. National Adopt a Greyhound Month

  3. National Pet First Aid Month

  4. Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month

  5. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

  6. Active Dog Month

Daily Holidays

  1. April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week

  2. April 1: April Fool’s Day

  3. April 7-13: National Dog Bite Prevention Week

  4. April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day

  5. April 11: National Pet Day

  6. April 17-24: National Pet ID Week

  7. April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day

  8. April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day

  9. April 25: World Veterinary Day

  10. April 26: National Kids and Pets Day

  11. April 26: National Pet Parents Day

  12. April 29: International Guide Dog Day

  13. April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

  14. April 30: National Therapy Animal Day

May Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Pet Month

  2. National Foster Care Month

  3. National Service Dog Eye Examination Month

  4. National Photography Month

  5. Chip Your Pet Month

Daily Holidays

  1. May 1: National Purebred Dog Day

  2. May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day

  3. May 3: Mayday for Mutts

  4. May 3-10: Be Kind To Animals Week

  5. May 3-10: Puppy Mill Action Week

  6. May 3-10: National Pet Week

  7. May 9: National Dog Mom Day

  8. May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day

  9. May 20: National Rescue Dog Day

June Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Camping Month

  2. National Pet Preparedness Month

  3. National Microchipping Month

  4. National Foster a Pet Month

Daily Holidays

  1. June 1-7: National Pet Appreciation Month

  2. June 5: National Donut Day

  3. June 8: National Best Friends Day

  4. June 9: World Pet Memorial Day

  5. June 14: Flag Day

  6. June 21: Father’s Day

  7. June 21: Dog Party Day

  8. June 26: Take Your Dog To Work Day

July Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Anti-Boredom Month

  2. National Dog House Repair Month

  3. National Lost Pet Prevention Month

  4. Independent Retailer Month

Daily Holidays

  1. July 1: ID Your Pet Day

  2. July 4: Fourth of July

  3. July 7: International Kissing Day

  4. July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day

  5. July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day

  6. July 21: National Craft For Your Local Shelters Day

  7. July 22: National Hot Dog Day

  8. July 26: National Parents Day

  9. July 31: National Mutt Day (also on December 2)

 

August Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Immunization Awareness Month

Daily Holidays

  1. August 2: National Friendship Day

  2. August 5: Work Like a Dog Day

  3. August 6: Fresh Breath Day

  4. August 8: National CBD Day

  5. August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day

  6. August 15: Check the Chip Day

  7. August 17: International Non-Profit Day

  8. August 19: International Bow Day

  9. August 21: National Senior Citizens Day

  10. August 26: National Dog Day

  11. August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

  12. August 31: National Matchmaker Day

 

September Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Chicken Month

  2. National Pet Insurance Month

  3. Pet-Sitter Education Month

Daily Holidays

  1. September 4: Food Bank Day

  2. September 9: Teddy Bear Day (too many cute photo ideas!)

  3. September 9: Wiener Schnitzel Day

  4. September 13: National Pet Memorial Day

  5. September 13: National Hug Your Hound Day

  6. September 19: Puppy Mill Awareness Day

  7. September 19: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day

  8. September 20-27: National Dog Week

  9. September 20-27: Deaf Pet Awareness Week

  10. September 23: Dogs in Politics Day

  11. September 28: World Rabies Day

  12. September 29: National Coffee Day (Grounds & Hounds lover, here!)

October Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. National Animal Safety and Protection Month

  2. National Sausage Month

  3. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

  4. Emotional Wellness Month

  5. National Pet Wellness Month

Daily Holidays

  1. October 1: National Fire Pup Day

  2. October 1: National Black Dog Day

  3. October 1-6: National Walk Your Dog Week

  4. October 4: World Animal Day

  5. October 4: World Pet Day

  6. October 4-10: Animal Welfare Week

  7. October 6: German American Day (where my GSP’s at?!)

  8. October 10: Mental Health Day (how has your dog helped your mental health?)

  9. October 12: National Farmers Day (you and fido should check out your local farmer’s market!)

  10. October 14: Pet Obesity Awareness Day

  11. October 18-24: Veterinary Technician Week

  12. October 24: National Food Day

  13. October 27: National Pitbull Awareness Day

 

November Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Pet Cancer Awareness Month

  2. National Senior Pet Month

  3. National Adoption Month

  4. Peanut Butter Lovers Month

  5. Sweet Potato Awareness Month

Daily Holidays

  1. November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day

  2. November 8-14: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week

  3. November 5: Love Your Red Hair Day (hello, redbone coon hounds, vizslas, and other red doggos!)

  4. November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

  5. November 11: Veterans Day

  6. November 18: National Princess Day (dress your dog up like the princess she is!)

  7. National 21: Gingerbread Cookie Day

  8. November 21: National Adoption Day

  9. November 26: Thanksgiving

  10. November 27: Black Friday

  11. November 28: Small Business Saturday

  12. November 30: Cyber Monday

 

December Pet Holidays

Month-Long Celebrations

  1. Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Daily Holidays

  1. December 2: National Mutt Day (also on July 31)

  2. December 4: National Cookie Day

  3. December 5: International Volunteer Day (volunteer at a shelter or rescue!)

  4. December 11: National App Day (what’s your favorite dog app?)

  5. December 18: Underdog Day

  6. December 24: Christmas Eve

  7. December 25: Christmas Day

  8. December 30: Bacon Day

  9. December 31: New Year’s Eve