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National Meow Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy matey! National Meow Like a Pirate Day is here - dress up your furry friend in the cutest pirate costume and share their purrfect pics with us!

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September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 19

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYSilly

INTRO

Introduction

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Ahoy, me hearties! Get ready to celebrate National Meow Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19! This playful holiday was created in 2002 by two feline-loving pirate enthusiasts who wanted to pay homage to their beloved furry friends. Every year since then, cat owners and pirate fans alike have been coming together for a purrfect day of celebrating the bond between cats and pirates everywhere.

TIMELINE

National Meow Like a Pirate Day Timeline

Inception of the Holiday

Two ardent feline fans instituted National Meow Like a Pirate Day, a unique celebration of cats and pirates.

Online Recognition

The holiday gained attention from major online cat communities, promoting the day through various digital platforms.

Charity Involvement

Cat-based charities and rescue organizations began to promote and celebrate the day, using it to raise funds for feline welfare.

Merchandise Launch

Merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, and calendars featuring pirate-clad cats were released to celebrate the unique day.

Global Celebration

National Meow Like a Pirate Day became a global sensation, recognized and celebrated by cat lovers worldwide.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Meow Like a Pirate Day

Dress your cat up like a pirate

Grab an eye patch and a tiny pirate hat for your kitty, and take lots of pictures to remember the day. Your cat might not be too thrilled about the outfit, but it'll be worth it for the memories.

THROW

Throw a pirate pawty

Invite all of your cat's friends over for some pirate-themed fun. Serve seafood treats, play games with piratey prizes, and make sure everyone leaves with a pirate scarf or hat.

SET

Set sail on an adventure

Take your cat on a walk around the neighborhood and play make believe that you're sailing on the high seas looking for treasure. Your cat will love being part of your adventure.

POST

Post meowy pirate messages

Write meowy messages in Pirate lingo and post them around your house or wherever your feline family hangs out. You can also post them online to share with other cats who are celebrating.

CREATE

Create a meowy video

Make a silly video starring your cat as the meowy pirate captain of his own ship. Get creative with costumes, props, and sound effects, then share it with the world!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Meow Like a Pirate Day

Fostering aids kitties in need of homes

In many cases, cats don't find their forever home until they live with someone else for a while. Fostering helps socialize cats and kittens so they are more likely to get adopted into loving families. This makes National Meow Like A Pirate Day the perfect time to show some love towards our four-legged friends in need!

Meow like a Pirate Day is fun

National Meow Like A Pirate Day on September 19th is a great way to let your inner pirate out and have a good time. Whether you dress up as a pirate or just talk like one to your cats, it's sure to be an enjoyable experience for the entire family!

It promotes animal welfare

By celebrating National Meow Like A Pirate Day, we are raising awareness about animals in need and encouraging people to adopt or foster homeless cats. It also helps raise funds for animal shelters so they can continue to provide care and shelter for these furry friends!