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International Cat Day
Saturday, August 8, 2026
International Cat Day on August 8th celebrates our feline overlords. Cat lovers worldwide share photos, spoil their kitties, and remind dogs who really runs the internet.
When is International Cat Day?
International Cat Day is on Saturday, August 8, 2026. International Cat Day on August 8th celebrates our feline overlords. Cat lovers worldwide share photos, spoil their kitties, and remind dogs who really runs the internet.
International Cat Day, celebrated on August 8th, was created by the International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2002 to raise awareness about cats and learn ways to help and protect them. But let's be honest — it's become a day for the internet to do what it does best: worship cats.
Cats have been companions to humans for over 10,000 years, and they've never let us forget who's really in charge. From ancient Egypt, where they were revered as gods, to modern-day TikTok, where they reign supreme as content creators, cats have always known their worth.
On International Cat Day, shelters often run adoption events and discounts. Cat cafes host special celebrations. And social media becomes even more cat-saturated than usual, which is saying something considering cats already account for a significant percentage of all internet content.
Whether you're a proud cat parent, a casual cat admirer, or someone whose cat tolerates their existence, August 8th is a day to celebrate these magnificent, independent, occasionally aloof creatures.