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2023 Pet Holidays List for Dog Brands

Our 2023 pet holiday and observances list gives dog businesses a jumping off point for social media post ideas. We've provided links with additional info on many holidays and observances, many of which are dog and cat related celebrations.

Don't miss our do's and don'ts on how to best integrate holidays into your social media strategy for your pet brand after the holiday list. 

January 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

February 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

March 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

April 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

May 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

June 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

July 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

  • July 2– July 30: National Feed a Rescue Pet Week 

Day-Long Observances

August 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

Day-Long Observances

September 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

  • September 17–23: Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week
  • September 24–30: National Deaf Dog Awareness Week 
  • September 2430: National Dog Week 

Day-Long Observances

October 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Celebrations

Week-Long Celebrations

Day-Long Observances

November 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Celebrations

Week-Long Celebrations

Day-Long Observances

December 2023 Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

  • National Cat Lovers’ Month

Week-Long Observances

  • December 7–December 15: Hanukkah
  • December 26–January 1: Kwanzaa

Day-Long Observances

We do our best to ensure accuracy of the dates, however recommend double checking as dates of some celebrations, events and observances are subject to change.

Integrate Holidays into Your Social Media Strategy (the right way)

 

Wondering how to use these holidays and observances? Instead of simply posting a generic "Happy whatever holiday" plan ahead and be selective about which holidays you choose to include on your business social media account (and other marketing too). 

Pick holidays that relate to your business and your audience. Keep in mind that you should know the purpose of every post you make. Is it to build authority and trust? Spread awareness? Gain new followers? Decide what the purpose will be and brainstorm how you can tie the holiday into your marketing.

Planning in advance will allow you to reach out to potential partners so you can collab with them, increasing reach for you both. You might team up with a dog trainer for National Train Your Dog Month, or a veterinarian for National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day for example.

Once you have a plan, make sure you implement it by scheduling posts in advance or setting an alert on your calendar.

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