National Black Cat Day

National Black Cat Day is celebrated each year to recognize these unique and often misunderstood cats. Despite the many superstitions that have followed them through history, black cats are just as loving and charming as their counterparts. This day encourages adoption and helps dispel myths around black cats. With so 44 other cat days, including Black Cat Appreciation Day, it’s easy to get them mixed up. But National Black Cat Day has its own special place on the calendar!

Want to know why we celebrate National Black Cat Day? The day was created to promote the adoption of black cats and to raise awareness about the challenges they face, such as being the last to be adopted from shelters.

When is National Black Cat Day Celebrated?

If you love black cats and want to mark the occasion, National Black Cat Day falls every year on October 27. But don’t forget—there’s also Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17, which focuses on dispelling myths and showing love for these sleek felines. If you’re ready to celebrate, here’s when National Black Cat Day will take place in the coming years:

Fun Facts About Black Cats

There’s more to these cats than their sleek dark fur and piercing eyes. From genetic quirks to hidden fur patterns, black cats have some fascinating traits that may surprise you. Here are some intriguing facts are perfect for sharing on National Black Cat Day:

• The Bombay cat is a breed known for being completely black, including its whiskers and paw pads, giving it a striking appearance.

• Some black cats’ fur appears to change color over time, especially when exposed to sunlight. The reddish-brown hue is called “rusting” and it’s caused by a genetic mutation or lack of certain amino acids in their diet.

• Despite their beauty, black cats are often overlooked in shelters. National Black Cat Day helps bring attention to their adoption needs.

• Some black cats may have hidden stripes or spots, especially when viewed under strong light or as they age, revealing faint patterns that aren’t visible at first glance.

• In places where wild cats face predators, their darker fur helps them blend into shadows and their environment, aiding in survival.

• In folklore, sailors believed that a black cat aboard a ship could bring either good or bad luck, depending on the cat’s actions, such as if it approached a sailor or moved away.

How to Celebrate National Black Cat Day

National Black Cat Day is a great opportunity to celebrate these mysterious and often misunderstood felines. You can raise awareness about adoption, appreciate their unique charm, or even share your love for them in creative ways. From adopting a new furry companion to posting on social media, here are some simple ways to mark the day:

• Adopt a black cat! Shelters are filled with black cats waiting for their forever homes.

• Share photos or videos of your black cat on social media with the hashtag #NationalBlackCatDay to raise awareness.

• Learn more about black cats’ role in different cultures and how they’re viewed around the world.

• Donate to your local animal shelter, helping support black cats and other pets in need.

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 Calendars 2024-2025 (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.