| International Cat Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | International |
| Date | 8 August |
| Next time | 8 August 2026 (2026-08-08) |
| Frequency | Annual |
International Cat Day is acelebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by theInternational Fund for Animal Welfare.[1][2] It is a day toraise awareness forcats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
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 thehealth andwelfare of domestic cats worldwide since 1958.
