Awareness Animals
World Animal Day
An international day on 4 October, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWorld Animal Day
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
World Animal Day is coordinated from the UK by the World Animal Day organisation, which brings together animal welfare groups worldwide. The day has been marked for around a century.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 4 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 4 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 4 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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