International Dog Day 2025

International Dog Day

When is International Dog Day 2025

International Dog Day 2025

Tuesday, August 26, 2025


When is International Dog Day 2026

International Dog Day 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Why we celebrate International Dog Day?

Dogs are humans’ best friends! They’ve been helping us for as long as a few thousand years. At first, they supported us at hunting, and now they contribute to the success in a variety of public fields. Dogs work in law enforcement agencies, where they help to find bombs, drugs, or criminals. They help blind people to move in the surroundings, as well as nose out whether a person has cancer or not. The list is endless. The International Dog Day is celebrated to honor our valuable little friends.

The International Dog Day or The National Dog Day was first celebrated on August 26, 2004, initiated by Collin Page. The girl is an animal rights activist, and she chose this date for a reason. It was on August 26 that her family adopted a new friend, a dog called Sheltie. This day is not only a holiday, but an important day for solving the problem of homeless animals as well. Thanks to it, over a million homeless tails have found home since 2004. 

What Do People Do?

On the International Dog Day, people do what they can to help shelters. They try to reduce the number of homeless animals, buy food for them, or hold charity events. Many countries celebrate this day on July 2. In Japan, it is held on January 11 to honor the famous Akita-Inu dog, who spent 9 years waiting for his deceased owner. In Great Britain it is celebrated on the last Sunday of April. In China, the holiday is called the Birthday of the Dog and is held on the 2nd day of the Chinese New Year celebration. On this day, all stray dogs are generously fed. In Nepal, on the 2nd day of the Tihar festival, dogs are dressed in bright clothes. Thus, the Nepalis demonstrate their attention to them and call it Kuku Tihar.

How to Celebrate International Dog Day?

In the USA, the International Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26. The holiday is very popular in many countries. Give your pet a treat and go for a walk together. Try to help stray dogs who have no one to take care of them. Also, in August, the International Cat Day and the International Homeless Animals Day are celebrated. You can also watching films about dogs, such as Marley & Me, A Dog’s Purpose, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and The Call of the Wild.

5 interesting facts about dogs

  1. In ancient Egypt, people shaved their heads and refrained from food for a long time if their dog died. It was the way to express their mourning
  2. Dogs aren’t descended from modern wolves, as many people think
  3. They aren’t colorblind either, but simply see paler colors
  4. Although they don’t see colors as bright as we do, they can smell a thousand times better
  5. Dogs’ mental development is equal to that of a two-year-old child

International Dog Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Friday 26 August 2022 International Dog Day
Saturday 26 August 2023 International Dog Day
Monday 26 August 2024 International Dog Day
Tuesday 26 August 2025 International Dog Day
Wednesday 26 August 2026 International Dog Day
Thursday 26 August 2027 International Dog Day
Saturday 26 August 2028 International Dog Day
Sunday 26 August 2029 International Dog Day
Monday 26 August 2030 International Dog Day
Tuesday 26 August 2031 International Dog Day
Thursday 26 August 2032 International Dog Day
Friday 26 August 2033 International Dog Day
Saturday 26 August 2034 International Dog Day
Sunday 26 August 2035 International Dog Day

International Dog Day Video

International Dog Day Cards

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Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2025 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2025 Jewish
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Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2025 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2025 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2025 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2025 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2025 National holiday
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Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2025 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2025 Christian
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Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2025 Daylight Saving
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Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2025 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2025 Hindu
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Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2025 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2025 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2025 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2025 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2025 Observance
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Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2025 Muslim
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Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2025 Observance
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May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2025 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2025 Jewish
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Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2025 Season
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Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2025 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2025 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2025 Observance
August 2025    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2025 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2025 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2025 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2025 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2025 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2025 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2025 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2025 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2025 Observance
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Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Hindu
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Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2025 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2025 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2025 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2025 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2025 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2025 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2025 Jewish
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Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2025 Season
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