World Animal Day 2026
World Animal Day 2026 fell on Sunday 4 October.
Not an official day off
World Animal Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 40
- Day of the year
- Day 277 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
World Animal Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
World Animal Day is on 4 October every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Saturday, in 2026 a Sunday and in 2027 a Monday.
World Animal Day and the school holidays
World Animal Day 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
World Animal Day in other countries
This is how World Animal Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 4 October.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Welttierschutztag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Belgium | Dierendag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Denmark | Dyrenes dag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| France | Journée mondiale des animaux | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Germany | Welttierschutztag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Netherlands | Dierendag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Sweden | Djurens dag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| Switzerland | Welttierschutztag | Sunday 4 October | No |
| United States | World Animal Day | Sunday 4 October | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Summer bank holidayMonday, 31 August 2026
- HalloweenSaturday, 31 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Animal Day in 2026?
In 2026, World Animal Day fell on Sunday 4 October, in week 40.
Is World Animal Day 2026 a day off?
No, World Animal Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.