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Animal days calendar: wildlife and nature days

Wildlife and nature days observed in Indonesia through the year, from Indonesian Primate Day and World Wildlife Day to National Flora and Fauna Day, with their origins and official sources.

This calendar lists 27 wildlife and nature days observed in Indonesia: 5 national and 22 international days. The date and origin of each day were checked on an official source or the website of the organisation that runs it.

January

30 January · Indonesia

Indonesian Primate Day

A day highlighting the trade in and hunting of Indonesia's primates and urging the public to protect them.

Origin: Initiated by PROFAUNA Indonesia (a civil-society group), not set by government regulation; observed by BKSDA offices and the KSDAE directorate. Edukasi Primata Melalui Kampanye Hari Primata Indonesia (Ditjen KSDAE, Kementerian Kehutanan) ↗

Related animals: Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, Tapanuli orangutan, Proboscis monkey, Javan slow loris, Sunda slow loris, Philippine slow loris, Javan gibbon and 17 more

February

2 February · International

World Wetlands Day

A day raising awareness of wetland loss and promoting wetland conservation and restoration.

Origin: UN General Assembly (30 August 2021); the date marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971. World Wetlands Day (United Nations) ↗

March

3 March · International

World Wildlife Day

A day celebrating the world's wild animals and plants; the date marks the adoption of CITES on 3 March 1973.

Origin: UN General Assembly (20 December 2013), following a resolution of the 16th CITES Conference of the Parties; led by the CITES Secretariat. World Wildlife Day: Background (United Nations) ↗

April

Last Saturday of April (2026: 25 April; 2027: 24 April) · International

World Veterinary Day

A day recognising veterinarians' contribution to the health of animals, people and the environment.

Origin: World Veterinary Association (WVA); the yearly theme is chosen by the WVA Council. World Veterinary Day Award 2026 (World Veterinary Association) ↗

May

2 May · International

World Tuna Day

A day highlighting the importance of responsible, sustainable tuna fishing.

Origin: UN General Assembly. World Tuna Day (United Nations) ↗

Second Saturday of May (2026: 9 May; 2027: 8 May by the rule, not yet officially announced) · International

World Migratory Bird Day (May)

The first of two annual peak days of a campaign on bird migration and protecting flyways.

Origin: Initiated in 2006 by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA); now run with the EAAFP and Environment for the Americas. World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Campaign Toolkit (worldmigratorybirdday.org) ↗

20 May · International

World Bee Day

A day raising awareness of the vital role of bees and other pollinators and the threats they face.

Origin: UN General Assembly (2017), on the initiative of the Government of Slovenia with the support of Apimondia. World Bee Day (United Nations) ↗

Related animals: Asian honey bee

22 May · International

International Day for Biological Diversity

A day to increase understanding of biodiversity; the date marks the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity on 22 May 1992.

Origin: UN General Assembly (December 2000); coordinated by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). International Day for Biological Diversity (Convention on Biological Diversity) ↗

June

5 June · International

World Environment Day

The world's largest day of environmental outreach, held every year since 1973.

Origin: UN General Assembly (resolution A/RES/2994 (XXVII), 15 December 1972); led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). World Environment Day: Background (United Nations) ↗

8 June · International

World Oceans Day

A day to inform people about human impacts on the ocean and to promote its sustainable management.

Origin: UN General Assembly, resolution 63/111 (5 December 2008). World Oceans Day: Background (United Nations) ↗

July

August

8 August · International

International Cat Day

A day promoting good care and welfare for cats.

Origin: Coordinated by International Cat Care (iCatCare), which describes itself as the day's custodian; the source does not name the original founder. International Cat Day (International Cat Care) ↗

Related animals: Domestic cat

12 August · International

World Elephant Day

A day drawing attention to the threats facing Asian and African elephants and to their protection.

Origin: Co-founded on 12 August 2012 by Canadian Patricia Sims and Thailand's Elephant Reintroduction Foundation. Our Story (World Elephant Day) ↗

Related animals: Sumatran elephant, Bornean elephant

September

28 September · International

World Rabies Day

A day raising awareness of rabies prevention; the fatal disease is passed on through bites from infected animals, especially dogs.

Origin: Global Alliance for Rabies Control (then the Alliance for Rabies Control); observed by Indonesia's Ministry of Health since 2009. Hari Rabies Sedunia 2010 (Kementerian Kesehatan RI) ↗

October

4 October · International

World Animal Day

A day to raise the status and welfare of animals worldwide, held on the feast day of St Francis of Assisi.

Origin: Conceived by Heinrich Zimmermann, publisher of the German magazine Mensch und Hund (first celebration 24 March 1925); website and ambassador programme run by the UK's Naturewatch Foundation. About Us (World Animal Day) ↗

Second Saturday of October (2026: 10 October; 2027: 9 October by the rule, not yet officially announced) · International

World Migratory Bird Day (October)

The second annual peak day of the bird-migration campaign, reflecting that migration peaks at different times in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Origin: Initiated in 2006 by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA); now run with the EAAFP and Environment for the Americas. World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Campaign Toolkit (worldmigratorybirdday.org) ↗

November

5 November · Indonesia

National Day of Love for Flora and Fauna

A day to build care and affection for Indonesia's plants and animals, including its national animals and flowers.

Origin: The Ministry of Forestry attributes it to Presidential Decree No. 4 of 1993 (President Soeharto); that decree names the national animals and flowers but does not itself mention 5 November. Selamat Hari Cinta Puspa dan Satwa Nasional (Ditjen KSDAE, Kementerian Kehutanan) ↗

Related animals: Komodo dragon, Javan hawk-eagle, Asian arowana

Days whose date or origin could not be checked on an official source are not listed. For days that move each year, the 2026 and 2027 dates are given from the rule.

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