The Ultimate List of 2022 Holidays You Can Use in Your Marketing
We’ve had lots of our Fur Friends asking, and drumroll, please………
The day has finally come! Your Ultimate List of 2022 Holidays: Pet Holidays and Beyond!
This year, we’ve changed it up a bit and have also included plenty of non-pet-related holidays so we can make sure we’re taking advantage of all the holidays relevant to our small businesses. Check them out below!
January Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Walk Your Pet Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Unchain a Dog Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National CBD Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Pet-Related Week Long Celebrations
January 22-26: Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
January 5: National Bird Day
January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 20: Penguin Awareness Day
January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
January 24: Change a Pet’s Life Day
January 29: Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 3: International Mind-Body Wellness Day
January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20: Inauguration Day
January 21: National Hugging Day
January 26: National Spouses Day
January 28: National Fun at Work Day
February Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
National Cat Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month)
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
American Heart Month
Black History Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
February 7–14: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
February 20–26: National Justice for Animals Week
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
February 2: National Hedgehog Day
February 3: Doggie Date Night
February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 20: Love Your Pet Day
February 22: Walking the Dog Day
February 22: World Spay Day
February 22: Spay Day USA
February 23: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day
February 27: Polar Bear Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
February 1: Chinese New Year
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 4: World Cancer Day
February 4: National Wear Red Day
February 4: Thank Your Mailman Day
February 6: Super Bowl Sunday
February 9: National Pizza Day
February 14: Valentine’s Day
February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 21: President’s Day
March Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Women’s History Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
March 7-13: Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 20–26: National Poison Prevention Week
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
March 1: National Pig Day
March 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day
March 13: K-9 Veterans Day
March 17: Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (patron saint of cats)
March 19: Poultry Day
March 20: World Sparrow Day
March 23: National Puppy Day
March 23. Cuddly Kitten Day
March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
March 1: Mardi Gras
March 4: Employee Appreciation Day
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 13: Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 14: Learn About Butterflies Day
March 14: National Napping Day
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 20: International Day of Happiness
March 29: National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 31: MLB Opening Day
April Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Canine Fitness Month
Active Dog Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Garden Month
National Volunteer Month
Stress Awareness Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
April 1–7: International Pooper Scooper Week
April 1–7: National Raw Feeding Week
April 10–16: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second full week in April)
April 10–16: National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April)
April 17–23: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
April 17–23: National Pet ID Week (third week in April)
April 24–30: National Scoop the Poop Week
Pet- Related Day Celebrations
April 2: Every Day is Tag Day (first Saturday in April)
April 6: National Siamese Cat Day
April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11: National Pet Day
April 11: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 19: National Cat Lady Day
April 21: Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 24: National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
April 25: World Penguin Day
April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
April 27: International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
April 28: National Kids and Pets Day
April 29: Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30: World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
April 1: April Fool’s Day
April 2: International Children’s Book Day
April 6: National Walking Day
April 7: World Health Day
April 10: National Siblings Day
April 14: National Gardening Day
April 15: Tax Day
April 16: Husband Appreciation Day
April 17: Easter
April 20: Administrative Professionals Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 28: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
May Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Pet Month
National Foster Care Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Lyme Disease Prevention Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Chip Your Pet Month
National Service Animal Eye Exam Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Date Your Mate Month
National Dental Care Awareness Month
National Get Caught Reading Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
May 1–7: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week (first full week of May)
May 1–7: National Pet Week (first full week of May)
May 1-7: Puppy Mill Action Week (starts the Monday before Mother’s Day)
May 3-9: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
May 1: Save the Rhino Day
May 1: Mayday for Mutts (first Sunday in May)
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 14: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 14: National Dog Mom’s Day (second Saturday in May)
May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 16: National Sea Monkey Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
May 20: National Endangered Species Day
May 23: World Turtle Day
May 24: National Escargot Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
May 1: May Day
May 1: No Pants Day
May 1: World Laughter Day
May 2: Kentucky Derby
May 2: International Harry Potter Day
May 3: Teacher’s Day
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
May 8: Mother’s Day
May 8: National Have a Coke Day
May 11: National Receptionists Day
May 12: International Nurses Day
May 20: Bike-to-Work Day
May 30: Memorial Day
June Pet Holidays
Pet- Related Monthly Celebrations
Adopt-a-Cat Month® from the American Humane Association
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
National Foster a Pet Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
National Zoo and Aquarium Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
LGBTQIA Pride Month
National Camping Month
Men’s Health Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
June 5–11: Pet Appreciation Week (first full week in June)
June 12-18: Animal Rights Awareness Week
June 20–24: Take Your Pet to Work Week®
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
June 14: World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day
June 20: Take Your Cat to Work Day®
June 21: National Dog Party Day
June 24: Cat World Domination Day
June 24: Take Your Dog to Work Day®
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
June 1: Global Running Day
June 5: National Donut Day
June 5: National Cancer Survivors Day
June 8: Best Friends Day
June 19: Juneteenth
June 19: Father’s Day
June 21: Summer Solstice
June 21: International Yoga Day
July Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Lost Pet Prevention Month™
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Dog House Repair Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Independent Retailer Month
National Ice Cream Month
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
July 1: ID Your Pet Day
July 10: National Kitten Day
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
July 12: Cow Appreciation Day
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 16: World Snake Day
July 21: National Craft for your Local Shelters Day
July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day
July 26: National Dog Photography Day
July 31: Mutt’s Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
July 1: National Postal Worker Day
July 4: Independence Day
July 7: World Chocolate Day
July 17: National Ice Cream Day
July 24: National Parents Day
July 30: International Friendship Day
August Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Rawgust (celebration of raw feeding for pets)
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Dog Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Back-To-School Month
Romance Awareness Month
Family Fun Month
Black Business Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
August 7-13: International Assistance Dog Week
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
August 8: International Cat Day
August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
August 15: National Check the Chip Day
August 16: Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 20: International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 20: National Honey Bee Day
August 22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 26: National Dog Day
August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
August 6: Fresh Breath Day
August 8: National CBD Day
August 10: National Lazy Day
August 17: International Non-Profit Day
September Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Happy Cat Month
National Service Dog Month
National Pet Insurance Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Pet Sitter Education Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Disaster Preparedness Month
Baby Safety Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
International Update Your Resume Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
September 18-24: Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (third week in September)
September 18–24: National Deaf Dog Awareness Week (last full week in September)
September 18–24: National Dog Week (last full week in September)
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 4: National Wildlife Day
September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 11: National Hug Your Hound Day (second Sunday in September)
September 11: National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
September 17: Puppy Mill Awareness Day (third Saturday in September)
September 17: Responsible Dog Ownership Day (third Saturday in September)
September 17: National Pet Bird Day
September 19: National Meow Like a Pirate Day
September 22: Elephant Appreciation Day
September 22: Remember Me Thursday® (an international social media awareness day that brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and remembers those pets who never got a second chance. Share your rescue pet using #RememberMeThursday)
September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
September 24: International Rabbit Day
September 28: World Rabies Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
September 1: American Chess Day
September 2: National Lazy Mom’s Day
September 5: Labor Day
September 6: Read a Book Day
September 11: Grandparents Day
September 11: Anniversary of September 11
September 18: Wife Appreciation Day
September 25: Rosh Hashanah Begins
September 25: National Daughter’s Day
September 27: Rosh Hashanah Ends
September 28: National Sons Day
September 29: National Coffee Day
October Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Adopt-A-Dog Month®
Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pitbull Awareness Month
Wishbones for Pets Month (October 15-November 30)
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Women’s Small Business Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
October 2–8: National Walk Your Dog Week (first week of October)
October 2–8: Animal Welfare Week (first week of October)
October 16–22: National Veterinary Technician Week
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
October 1: National Fire Pup Day
October 1: National Black Dog Day
October 4: World Animal Day
October 12: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 15: National Fetch Day
October 16: National Feral Cat Day
October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
October 27: National Black Cat Day
October 28: Plush Animal Lovers Day
October 29: National Cat Day
October 29: National Pitbull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October—unless Halloween falls on the last Saturday, then another date is chosen)
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
October 1: World Vegetarian Day
October 10: Columbus Day/Indiginous People Day
October 26: National Pumpkin Day
October 28: National Chocolate Day
October 31: Halloween
November Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Family Stories Month
Movember
National Adoption Month
Military Family Month
National Gratitude Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Pet-Related Week-Long Celebrations
November 6-12: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (first full week of November)
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
November 4: Chicken Lady Day
November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 24: National Dog Show (always broadcast in the US on Thanksgiving)
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
November 1: Day of the Dead
November 1: Movember
November 2: All Soul’s Day
November 3: National Sandwich Day
November 6: Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 11: Veterans Day
November 15: National Entrepreneurs Day
November 15: National Philanthropy Day
November 17: National Take a Hike Day
November 19: National Adoption Day
November 24: Thanksgiving
November 25: Black Friday
November 26: Small Business Saturday
November 28: Cyber Monday
December Pet Holidays
Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
National Cat Lovers’ Month
Operation Santa Paws (December 1-24)
Non-Pet-Related Monthly Celebrations
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
National Car Donation Month
National Human Rights Month
Pet-Related Day Celebrations
December 2: National Mutt Day
December 4: Wildlife Conservation Day
December 13: National Day of the Horse
December 14: Monkey Day
December 15: National Cat Herders Day
Non-Pet-Related Day Celebrations
December 3: National Roof Over Your Head Day
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 5: International Volunteer Day
December 12: Gingerbread House Day
December 13: National Free Shipping Day
December 16: Underdog Day
December 15: National Ugly Sweater Day
December 18: Hanukkah Begins
December 21: Winter Solstice
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Hanukkah Ends
December 26: Kwanza Begins
December 28: National Call a Friend Day
December 29: Still Need to Do Day
December 31: New Year’s Eve
There you have it! Our ultimate list of 2022 holidays you can use in your business marketing. And speaking of marketing, if you’re looking for some assistance with getting these holidays integrated into your marketing graphics, you’ve GOT to check out our Dox Design Marketing Bundle here. It’s your path to a #droolworthy social media presence, without spending tons of time and money to design it yourself. Fur Friends, you can learn more about it right here and see what we’ve helped other small businesses create for their holiday posts!