International Cat Day

For cat-related days in various countries, see National Cat Day.

International Cat Day
Observed by	International
Date	8 August
Next time	8 August 2026 (2026-08)
Frequency	Annual

International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. ^{[1] [2]} It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

An orange cat in Japan.

In 2020, custodianship of International Cat Day passed to International Cat Care, ^[3] a not-for-profit British organization that has been striving to improve the health and welfare of domestic cats worldwide since 1958.

See also

• National Cat Day, which varies by country

References

1. Torre, Joaquin de la (8 August 2016). "International Cat Day: How we help cats in Playa del Carmen". International Fund for Animal Welfare . Archived from the original on 22 October 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
2. Green, Treye (9 August 2014). "International Cat Day 2014: Cat Lovers Worldwide Celebrate Feline Obsession". International Business Times . IBT Media Inc. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
3. Whitbread, Louise (8 August 2022). "International Cat Day 2022: All the essentials you need for your feline friend". The Independent . Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2025. Originally published on 8 August 2020 as "International Cat Day: All the essentials you need for your pet"

External links

• Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 8 August 2024)