Fun and quirky Animals
National Cat Day
A US day celebrating cats and encouraging adoption from shelters, held every year on 29 October.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- International (not marked)
OrganiserColleen Paige
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2005
About the day
Colleen Paige, who also founded National Dog Day, started the day in 2005. It highlights the number of cats waiting in rescue centres.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 29 October 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 29 October 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
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