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
Walk Your Pet Month
Weight Loss Awareness Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Unchain a Dog Month
Daily Holidays
January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
January 6: National Technology Day (favorite dog mom tech you couldn’t live without?!)
January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 16: Get To Know Your Customers Day (also April 16, July 16, & October 16)
January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 24: Change A Pet’s Life Day
January 29: Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Daily Holidays
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
February 10-11: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 14: Valentine’s Day
February 20: Love Your Pet Day
February 22: National Walk Your Dog Day
February 22: National Wildlife Day
February 23: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 25: World Spay Day
March Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
National Frozen Food Month
Daily Holidays
March 1-8: Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 13: K9 Veterans Day
March 23: National Puppy Day
March 29: Mom & Pop Business Day
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
April Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
Heartworm Awareness Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
National Pet First Aid Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Active Dog Month
Daily Holidays
April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week
April 1: April Fool’s Day
April 7-13: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11: National Pet Day
April 17-24: National Pet ID Week
April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 25: World Veterinary Day
April 26: National Kids and Pets Day
April 26: National Pet Parents Day
April 29: International Guide Dog Day
April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
May Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Pet Month
National Foster Care Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
National Photography Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Daily Holidays
May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 3: Mayday for Mutts
May 3-10: Be Kind To Animals Week
May 3-10: Puppy Mill Action Week
May 3-10: National Pet Week
May 9: National Dog Mom Day
May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
June Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Camping Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
National Foster a Pet Month
Daily Holidays
June 1-7: National Pet Appreciation Month
June 5: National Donut Day
June 8: National Best Friends Day
June 9: World Pet Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day
June 21: Father’s Day
June 21: Dog Party Day
June 26: Take Your Dog To Work Day
July Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Dog House Repair Month
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
Independent Retailer Month
Daily Holidays
July 1: ID Your Pet Day
July 4: Fourth of July
July 7: International Kissing Day
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 21: National Craft For Your Local Shelters Day
July 22: National Hot Dog Day
July 26: National Parents Day
July 31: National Mutt Day (also on December 2)
August Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Immunization Awareness Month
Daily Holidays
August 2: National Friendship Day
August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
August 6: Fresh Breath Day
August 8: National CBD Day
August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
August 15: Check the Chip Day
August 17: International Non-Profit Day
August 19: International Bow Day
August 21: National Senior Citizens Day
August 26: National Dog Day
August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
August 31: National Matchmaker Day
September Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Chicken Month
National Pet Insurance Month
Pet-Sitter Education Month
Daily Holidays
September 4: Food Bank Day
September 9: Teddy Bear Day (too many cute photo ideas!)
September 9: Wiener Schnitzel Day
September 13: National Pet Memorial Day
September 13: National Hug Your Hound Day
September 19: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 19: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 20-27: National Dog Week
September 20-27: Deaf Pet Awareness Week
September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
September 28: World Rabies Day
September 29: National Coffee Day (Grounds & Hounds lover, here!)
October Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Sausage Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Emotional Wellness Month
National Pet Wellness Month
Daily Holidays
October 1: National Fire Pup Day
October 1: National Black Dog Day
October 1-6: National Walk Your Dog Week
October 4: World Animal Day
October 4: World Pet Day
October 4-10: Animal Welfare Week
October 6: German American Day (where my GSP’s at?!)
October 10: Mental Health Day (how has your dog helped your mental health?)
October 12: National Farmers Day (you and fido should check out your local farmer’s market!)
October 14: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 18-24: Veterinary Technician Week
October 24: National Food Day
October 27: National Pitbull Awareness Day
November Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Senior Pet Month
National Adoption Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
Daily Holidays
November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
November 8-14: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
November 5: Love Your Red Hair Day (hello, redbone coon hounds, vizslas, and other red doggos!)
November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 18: National Princess Day (dress your dog up like the princess she is!)
National 21: Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 21: National Adoption Day
November 26: Thanksgiving
November 27: Black Friday
November 28: Small Business Saturday
November 30: Cyber Monday
December Pet Holidays
Month-Long Celebrations
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Daily Holidays
December 2: National Mutt Day (also on July 31)
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 5: International Volunteer Day (volunteer at a shelter or rescue!)
December 11: National App Day (what’s your favorite dog app?)
December 18: Underdog Day
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 30: Bacon Day
December 31: New Year’s Eve