World Animal Day 2027
World Animal Day 2027 falls on Monday 4 October.
Not an official day off
World Animal Day 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 4 October 2027
- Day of the week
- Monday
- 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 2026, 2027 and 2028
World Animal Day is on 4 October every year; only the weekday changes. In 2026 it was a Sunday, in 2027 a Monday and in 2028 a Wednesday.
World Animal Day and the school holidays
World Animal Day 2027 falls in the October half term in Angus, North ayrshire arran.
World Animal Day in other countries
This is how World Animal Day 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Monday 4 October.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Welttierschutztag | Monday 4 October | No |
| Belgium | Dierendag | Monday 4 October | No |
| Denmark | Dyrenes dag | Monday 4 October | No |
| France | Journée mondiale des animaux | Monday 4 October | No |
| Germany | Welttierschutztag | Monday 4 October | No |
| Netherlands | Dierendag | Monday 4 October | No |
| Sweden | Djurens dag | Monday 4 October | No |
| Switzerland | Welttierschutztag | Monday 4 October | No |
| United States | World Animal Day | Monday 4 October | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- Summer bank holidayMonday, 30 August 2027
- HalloweenSunday, 31 October 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Animal Day in 2027?
In 2027, World Animal Day falls on Monday 4 October, in week 40.
Is World Animal Day 2027 a day off?
No, World Animal Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.