World Animal Day 2028
World Animal Day 2028 falls on Wednesday 4 October.
Not an official day off
World Animal Day 2028 at a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, 4 October 2028
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Week number
- Week 40
- Day of the year
- Day 278 of 366
- 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 2027, 2028 and 2029
World Animal Day is on 4 October every year; only the weekday changes. In 2027 it was a Monday, in 2028 a Wednesday and in 2029 a Thursday.
World Animal Day and the school holidays
World Animal Day 2028 falls outside the school holidays.
World Animal Day in other countries
This is how World Animal Day 2028 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Wednesday 4 October.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Welttierschutztag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Belgium | Dierendag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Denmark | Dyrenes dag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| France | Journée mondiale des animaux | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Germany | Welttierschutztag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Netherlands | Dierendag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Sweden | Djurens dag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| Switzerland | Welttierschutztag | Wednesday 4 October | No |
| United States | World Animal Day | Wednesday 4 October | No |
Other holidays in 2028
- Summer bank holidayMonday, 28 August 2028
- HalloweenTuesday, 31 October 2028
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Animal Day in 2028?
In 2028, World Animal Day falls on Wednesday 4 October, in week 40.
Is World Animal Day 2028 a day off?
No, World Animal Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.