2027 Pet Holidays Calendar
Mark your calendar (and your pet's)! Here are 59 pet holidays for 2027, month by month, from National Train Your Dog Month in January to National Cat Herders Day in December. This calendar is free to use, print, and share, so pin it to the fridge or plan a whole year of tail-wagging posts around it.
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Two US Letter pages, six months on each, with every holiday name and date. Fridge-ready and bulletin-board-ready.
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January 2027
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National Train Your Dog Month🐶 Dogs
New year, new tricks! Practice sit, stay, and that adorable paw shake with plenty of treats.
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National Pet Travel Safety Day🐾 All pets
Buckle up, buddy! Secure carriers and harnesses keep every road trip safe and tail-waggingly fun.
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Dress Up Your Pet Day🐾 All pets
Bow ties, bandanas, tiny hats: strike a pose, but only if your pet is loving it.
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Answer Your Cat's Questions Day🐱 Cats
Why is the bowl half empty? Who moved the box? Your cat has questions. Listen closely.
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Change a Pet's Life Day🐾 All pets
Adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer. One small act can turn a shelter pet's whole world around.
February 2027
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National Pet Dental Health Month🐾 All pets
Say cheese! Book a dental checkup and keep those pearly whites ready for happy grins.
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Love Your Pet Day🐾 All pets
Extra belly rubs, bonus treats, and a long cuddle session. Today is all about them.
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National Walking the Dog Day🐶 Dogs
Grab the leash and bundle up! Every sniff along the route is a story worth reading.
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World Spay Day🐾 All pets
A spay or neuter appointment today means fewer homeless litters tomorrow. Big love, small step.
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National Dog Biscuit Day🐶 Dogs
Crunch time! Celebrate good boys and girls with a favorite biscuit, or bake a homemade batch.
March 2027
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Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month🐾 All pets
Lilies, grapes, and xylitol are off the menu. Pet-proof the pantry and keep the poison hotline handy.
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Professional Pet Sitters Week🐾 All pets
Three cheers for the sitters who handle walks, meals, and cuddles while we are away.
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K9 Veterans Day🐶 Dogs
Saluting the brave military working dogs who served by our side. Good dogs, every single one.
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National Puppy Day🐶 Dogs
Puppy breath, floppy ears, and zoomies galore. Celebrate the little ones and the puppy in every dog.
April 2027
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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month🐾 All pets
Be a voice for animals who cannot speak up. Kindness is always in season.
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National Heartworm Awareness Month🐾 All pets
Mosquito season is coming. Ask your vet about heartworm testing and year-round prevention.
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National Pet Day🐾 All pets
Every whisker, wag, and purr deserves a party. Celebrate the furry family members who make home, home.
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week🐶 Dogs
Ask before you pet, and teach kids to read wagging tails and wary ears. Safety first, friends.
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World Veterinary Day🐾 All pets
Thank your vet today! They fix our ouchies, tolerate our wiggles, and always have treats.
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National Pet Parents Day🐾 All pets
Fur moms and dog dads, cat parents and bunny guardians: this one is for you.
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International Guide Dog Day🐶 Dogs
Honoring the clever, steady guide dogs who help their people navigate the world with confidence.
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day🐾 All pets
Somebody at your local shelter is waiting for their forever person. Could it be you?
May 2027
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National Pet Month🐾 All pets
A whole month to celebrate the pets who make every day brighter, fluffier, and a little messier.
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National Pet Week🐾 All pets
A week of wellness and wags. Book that checkup and celebrate your healthy, happy pets.
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Be Kind to Animals Week🐾 All pets
Gentle hands, full water bowls, and patient hearts. Kindness to every creature, great and small.
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National Rescue Dog Day🐶 Dogs
Who rescued who? Celebrate the shelter pups who stole our hearts and our side of the couch.
June 2027
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Adopt a Shelter Cat Month🐱 Cats
Kitten season is here! Shelters are full of purring sweethearts ready for a sunny windowsill.
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National Pet Preparedness Month🐾 All pets
Pack a pet go-bag with food, meds, and records so nobody gets left behind in an emergency.
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Hug Your Cat Day🐱 Cats
Gentle squeezes for willing kitties only. A slow blink counts as a hug, too.
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Take Your Pet To Work Week🐾 All pets
Office pals with paws! A week of desk-side snoozes and the friendliest coworkers you will ever meet.
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Take Your Cat To Work Day🐱 Cats
Your cat is ready to supervise meetings, sit on keyboards, and nap in the outbox.
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Take Your Dog To Work Day🐶 Dogs
Wagging tails in the break room! Bring your pup along if your workplace says yes.
July 2027
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National Lost Pet Prevention Month🐾 All pets
Fireworks season can spook pets. Check ID tags, update microchips, and keep gates latched tight.
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National Kitten Day🐱 Cats
Tiny toe beans and big curiosity. Celebrate kittens, and consider fostering a litter this summer.
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National Pet Fire Safety Day🐾 All pets
Plan an escape route that includes pets, and add a window cling so rescuers know who's inside.
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National Mutt Day (summer)🐶 Dogs
One of a kind and proud of it! Today we celebrate wonderfully mixed-up mutts everywhere.
August 2027
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International Cat Day🐱 Cats
Cats officially rule the world today. Unofficially, they rule it every day. Happy International Cat Day!
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National Spoil Your Dog Day🐶 Dogs
New squeaky toy? Extra-long walk? Pup cup? Today the answer to every request is yes.
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National Check the Chip Day🐾 All pets
A microchip only works if the info is current. Check your pet's registry details today.
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Black Cat Appreciation Day🐱 Cats
Lucky us! Celebrate sleek, glossy black cats and help them find homes faster.
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International Homeless Animals' Day🐾 All pets
Light a candle, donate, or adopt. Every pet deserves a warm bed and a name.
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National Dog Day🐶 Dogs
Every dog deserves a day, and this one is theirs. Extra treats, zero shame.
September 2027
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Happy Cat Month🐱 Cats
Purrs all month long! Book a vet visit, add a new toy, and keep that kitty content.
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National Pet Memorial Day🐾 All pets
A gentle day to remember the pets who left paw prints on our hearts forever.
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World Rabies Day🐾 All pets
Vaccines keep tails wagging. Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies shots.
October 2027
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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month🐶 Dogs
Wagging tails are waiting! Visit your local shelter and meet the pup who picks you.
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National Black Dog Day🐶 Dogs
Black dogs are often overlooked in shelters. Shine a spotlight on these gorgeous, glossy goofballs.
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National Walk Your Dog Week🐶 Dogs
Crunchy leaves and crisp air: a week of walks keeps pups fit, happy, and well behaved.
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World Animal Day🐾 All pets
A global celebration of every creature, from couch potatoes with paws to wild ones.
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Global Cat Day🐱 Cats
Celebrate all cats, including the community cats who call the neighborhood home.
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National Black Cat Day🐱 Cats
Spooky? Nope, just sweet. Show black cats some love just in time for Halloween.
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National Cat Day🐱 Cats
Rescue, adopt, or simply admire. Today is a purrfect excuse to celebrate your favorite feline.
November 2027
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Adopt a Senior Pet Month🐾 All pets
Gray muzzles, calm hearts, and plenty of love left to give. Senior pets make wonderful companions.
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Pet Cancer Awareness Month🐾 All pets
Learn the early signs, keep up with checkups, and give extra snuggles to pets in treatment.
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National Cook for Your Pets Day🐾 All pets
Chef mode on! Whip up a vet-approved homemade treat, and skip the onions and garlic.
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National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day🐶 Dogs
Know the signs, feel for lumps during belly rubs, and keep up those regular vet visits.
December 2027
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National Mutt Day🐶 Dogs
Round two for mixed breeds! Celebrate the one-of-a-kind mutts warming laps this winter.
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International Animal Rights Day🐾 All pets
A day to stand up for animals everywhere, because every creature deserves kindness and care.
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National Cat Herders Day🐱 Cats
Ever tried to get two cats to do anything at once? This day honors that heroic effort.
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A note on dates: these are the 2027 dates. Some observances move every year (National Pet Parents Day is the last Sunday of April, for example), so double-check before you plan a big event around one.
Celebrate your own pet all year 🐾
Every one of these holidays is better with a familiar face. Put your pet on the wall for all of 2027 with a custom pet calendar made from your own photos. Browse dog calendars or cat calendars.
Pet holiday FAQ
When is National Dog Day 2027?
National Dog Day 2027 is on Thursday, August 26. It lands on August 26 every year, so it is an easy one to remember (and a great excuse for extra treats).
When is National Cat Day 2027?
National Cat Day 2027 is on Friday, October 29, the same date every year. October is a big month for cat fans: Global Cat Day is October 16 and National Black Cat Day is October 27.
When is National Pet Day 2027?
National Pet Day 2027 is on Sunday, April 11. It celebrates every kind of pet, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, and beyond, so the whole household gets a party.
Can I print and share this calendar?
Yes, please do! The printable PDF is free to print, pin up, and share at home, at school, at shelters and vet clinics, and on blogs and social media. If you share it online, please credit PetCalendar.com and link back to this page.
