World Animal Day 2029
World Animal Day 2029 falls on Thursday 4 October.
Not an official day off
World Animal Day 2029 at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, 4 October 2029
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- 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 2028, 2029 and 2030
World Animal Day is on 4 October every year; only the weekday changes. In 2028 it was a Wednesday, in 2029 a Thursday and in 2030 a Friday.
World Animal Day and the school holidays
World Animal Day 2029 falls outside the school holidays.
World Animal Day in other countries
This is how World Animal Day 2029 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Thursday 4 October.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Welttierschutztag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Belgium | Dierendag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Denmark | Dyrenes dag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| France | Journée mondiale des animaux | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Germany | Welttierschutztag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Netherlands | Dierendag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Sweden | Djurens dag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| Switzerland | Welttierschutztag | Thursday 4 October | No |
| United States | World Animal Day | Thursday 4 October | No |
Other holidays in 2029
- Summer bank holidayMonday, 27 August 2029
- HalloweenWednesday, 31 October 2029
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Animal Day in 2029?
In 2029, World Animal Day falls on Thursday 4 October, in week 40.
Is World Animal Day 2029 a day off?
No, World Animal Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.