Cats
Holidays
Ginger, tabby, siamese, black. Every coat and breed gets its day, plus the months for kittens, adoption, and respecting your cat.
January
2 holidays
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
Ring in the Mew Year for Cats with fun activities and treats - it's sure to be a purrfectly happy holiday!
National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
On National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day, it's time to show your feline companion just how much you care - answer all their questions with love!
February
1 holiday
March
3 holidays
International Rescue Cat Day
An awareness observance on March 2 promoting the rescue and adoption of homeless, stray, and shelter cats and raising awareness of cat welfare and the work of rescue organizations.
Cuddly Kitten Day
A fun observance on March 23 celebrating the joy and companionship of kittens while promoting pet adoption from shelters and awareness of proper pet care.
Respect Your Cat Day
Someone on Cyprus was buried beside a cat around 7500 BCE, an animal that had to be carried there by boat. March 28 asks owners to meet the cat on its own terms rather than a dog.
April
2 holidays
National Siamese Cat Day
Siam, the first Siamese sent to America, was a gift to First Lady Lucy Hayes and was dead within months of arriving. April 6 belongs to the breed she briefly kept, one of the oldest in the cat fancy.
National Tabby Day
Every domestic cat carries a full tabby pattern written into its genes, and a single recessive gene decides whether you can see it. National Tabby Day celebrates a look that is not a breed: even the black cat had it.
June
3 holidays
National Adopt A Cat Month
The request never changes: take a cat from a shelter rather than buy one from a store. June is when it is loudest, because more than half the cats arriving at American shelters that spring are kittens under eight weeks old.
National Hug Your Cat Day
Show your feline friend some love on National Hug Your Cat Day - give them extra cuddles, treats, and bear hugs!
National Take Your Cat to Work Day
Make National Take Your Cat to Work Day extra special - treat your furry friend to a day of purrs and cuddles!
July
1 holiday
August
3 holidays
International Cat Day
Of the roughly 600 million cats living among humans, IFAW counts only about 220 million as owned; this worldwide celebration points at the strays as much as the cat on the sofa.
National Black Cat Appreciation Day
Celebrate National Black Cat Appreciation Day by showing your dark furred feline friend some extra love and attention!
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Show your cat some extra love this National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day - keep them healthy and happy with regular check-ups and preventive care!
September
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Happy Cat Month
More than half of America's roughly 74 million cats get no regular veterinary care; the month's feline-wellness message argues with the belief, held by 81 percent of owners, that cats look after themselves.
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
The missing piece of DNA behind an orange coat was pinned down only in 2025, and the mechanism appears in no other mammal. September 1 is a private tribute to one ginger cat, extended to every one of them.
National Cat DNA Day
Unlock the mysteries of your furry friend on National Cat DNA Day - discover the origins and history of your beloved cat!
October
4 holidays
Global Cat Day
Show your feline friends some extra love this Global Cat Day - spoil them with treats and lots of cuddles!
National Feral Cat Day
Show your support for our furry friends on National Feral Cat Day - spay/neuter, adopt, and donate to help cats in need!
National Black Cat Day
Show love and appreciation to black cats everywhere on National Black Cat Day - adopt, donate, or spread awareness!
National Cat Day
Celebrate National Cat Day with your furry friends - give them extra cuddles, treats, and attention to let them know they're loved!