Awareness Animals
National Black Cat Day
A Cats Protection day on 27 October celebrating black cats, which often wait longer to be adopted.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserCats Protection
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
Cats Protection launched the day in 2011 as Black Cat Awareness Day and renamed it National Black Cat Day in 2012. It aims to dispel myths about black cats and help them find homes.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 27 October 2026 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Wednesday 27 October 2027 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 27 October 2028 | UK | Same date every year |
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