Key facts for exams
- Date: 4 October (every year)
- Type: International / UN observance
- Why it is observed: Observed on the feast day of Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
Frequently asked questions
- When is World Animal Day observed?
- World Animal Day is observed every year on 4 October.
- Why is World Animal Day observed?
- Observed on the feast day of Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
- Is World Animal Day a national or international day?
- It is a international / un observance.
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