International Cat Day
Annual celebration on 8 August
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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.

ObservedbyInternational
Date8 August
Nexttime8 August 2026
FrequencyAnnual
| International Cat Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | International |
| Date | 8 August |
| Next time | 8 August 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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