Love All Budgies Day, celebrated on July 1, honors one of the world’s most beloved small parrots—the budgerigar. Often affectionately called budgies or parakeets, these cheerful birds are known for their sociable nature, bright plumage, and surprising ability to mimic human speech. This new observance, launched in 2023 by Pia Cerase, was inspired by a woman named Rose, whose deep affection for budgies left a lasting impact on those around her.
The idea behind the day is simple: fill the internet with budgie joy. From sharing photos and videos to learning more about these often-overlooked birds, the day encourages enthusiasts to come together online and raise awareness. While large parrots like macaws and greys often get the spotlight, Love All Budgies Day helps bring attention to smaller birds that deserve just as much care, love, and support.
Beyond celebration, the day carries a mission. The official website plans to feature links to small bird rescues and sanctuaries worldwide. By offering print-on-demand merchandise and promoting bird-friendly organizations, the initiative aims to raise both funds and awareness to support budgies and other small parrots in need.
When is Love All Budgies Day Celebrated?
Love All Budgies Day takes place every year on July 1. The date was chosen to honor the memory of Rose, a dedicated budgie lover who inspired this special observance.
Below is a quick look at the upcoming dates through 2030 to help you mark your calendar and prepare to join the celebration online:
| Year | Date and Day of the Week |
|---|---|
| 2025 | July 1, Tuesday |
| 2026 | July 1, Wednesday |
| 2027 | July 1, Thursday |
| 2028 | July 1, Saturday |
| 2029 | July 1, Sunday |
| 2030 | July 1, Monday |
Budgie Facts Worth Chirping About
- The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small, long-tailed parrot native to the dry regions of Australia, where it has survived for over five million years.
- In the wild, budgies are green and yellow with black markings, but captive breeding has introduced a wide range of colors including blues, whites, and greys.
- Budgies are highly social and thrive in flocks. They can form strong bonds with humans and often enjoy learning simple tricks or mimicking words.
- These birds are monotypic, meaning they are the only species in their genus—and their name has been recorded in English since 1805.
- Budgies are considered the third most popular pet worldwide, following only dogs and cats.
How to Celebrate Love All Budgies Day
- Share your budgie love online by posting pictures or stories using the hashtag #loveallbudgiesday on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.
- Visit the official website to learn more about bird rescue charities and consider donating or purchasing from their shop to support small bird care.
- Learn something new about budgies—how to care for them, their history, or fun training tricks.
- Talk about budgies! If you own one or know someone who does, use the day as an excuse to appreciate these curious and chatty companions.
You can follow the celebration and connect with the community at:
- Instagram: @loveallbudgiesday
- Facebook: loveallbudgiesday
- Twitter: @loveallbudgies
- Pinterest: loveallbudgiesday
Love All Budgies Day is more than just a tribute to one person or one bird—it’s a day to appreciate a species that brings color, sound, and spirit to homes across the globe.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
