# 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.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/animal-days-calendar/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/kalender-hari-satwa/
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### Indonesian Primate Day: 30 January

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)](https://ksdae.kehutanan.go.id/publikasi/artikel/edukasi-primata-melalui-kampanye-hari-primata-indonesia-xt5sPOPX/)
Related animals: [Sumatran orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-orangutan/), [Bornean orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bornean-orangutan/), [Tapanuli orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/tapanuli-orangutan/), [Proboscis monkey](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/proboscis-monkey/), [Javan slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-slow-loris/), [Sunda slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sunda-slow-loris/), [Philippine slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/philippine-slow-loris/), [Javan gibbon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-gibbon/), [Siamang](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/siamang/), [Agile gibbon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/agile-gibbon/), [Lar Gibbon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hylobates-lar/), [Bornean White-bearded Gibbon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hylobates-albibarbis/), [Crested black macaque](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/crested-black-macaque/), [Long-tailed macaque](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/macaca-fascicularis/), [Southern Pig-tailed Macaque](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/macaca-nemestrina/), [Moor Macaque](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/macaca-maura/), [Javan Lutung](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/trachypithecus-auratus/), [Silvered Leaf Monkey](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/trachypithecus-cristatus/), [Thomas’s Langur](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/presbytis-thomasi/), [Sumatran Surili](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/presbytis-melalophos/), [Javan Surili](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/presbytis-comata/), [Pygmy tarsier](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/pygmy-tarsier/), [Gursky's Spectral Tarsier](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/tarsius-spectrumgurskyae/), [Selayar tarsier](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/selayar-tarsier/), [Horsfield's tarsier](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/horsfields-tarsier/)

### World Wetlands Day: 2 February

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)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wetlands-day)

### World Pangolin Day: Third Saturday of February (2026: 21 February; 2027: 20 February)

An annual celebration of pangolins and a chance to raise awareness of the threats they face.

Origin: Founded by Rhishja Cota in 2012; supported by the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group. [Get Involved: World Pangolin Day (IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group)](https://pangolinsg.org/get-involved/)
Related animals: [Sunda pangolin](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sunda-pangolin/)

### World Wildlife Day: 3 March

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)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wildlife-day/background)

### International Day of Forests: 21 March

A day celebrating and raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

Origin: UN General Assembly (2012). [International Day of Forests (United Nations)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/forests-and-trees-day)

### World Veterinary Day: Last Saturday of April (2026: 25 April; 2027: 24 April)

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)](https://worldvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WVD-Award-2026.pdf)

### World Tapir Day: 27 April

A day raising awareness that all tapir species, including the Malayan tapir of Sumatra, face extinction threats.

Origin: Launched in 2008; the source does not name the founding body. [Lindungi Tapir dan Habitatnya di Hari Tapir Sedunia (Ditjen KSDAE, Kementerian Kehutanan)](https://ksdae.kehutanan.go.id/publikasi/berita/lindungi-tapir-dan-habitatnya-di-hari-tapir-sedunia-JxzPzWDA/)
Related animals: [Malayan tapir](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/malayan-tapir/)

### World Tuna Day: 2 May

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

Origin: UN General Assembly. [World Tuna Day (United Nations)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/tuna-day)

### World Migratory Bird Day (May): Second Saturday of May (2026: 9 May; 2027: 8 May by the rule, not yet officially announced)

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)](https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/assets/files/WMBD_2026_Campaign_Toolkit_en.pdf)

### World Bee Day: 20 May

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)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day)
Related animals: [Asian honey bee](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/asian-honey-bee/)

### International Day for Biological Diversity: 22 May

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)](https://www.cbd.int/idb/)

### World Turtle Day: 23 May

A day to increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage action to protect them.

Origin: American Tortoise Rescue (founded by Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson), since 2000. [About (World Turtle Day, American Tortoise Rescue)](https://worldturtleday.org/about/)
Related animals: [Green turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/green-turtle/), [Hawksbill turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hawksbill-turtle/), [Olive ridley turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/olive-ridley-turtle/), [Leatherback turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/leatherback-turtle/), [Loggerhead turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/loggerhead-turtle/), [Rote Island snake-necked turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/rote-island-snake-necked-turtle/), [Painted terrapin](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/painted-terrapin/), [Pig-nosed turtle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/pig-nosed-turtle/)

### World Environment Day: 5 June

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)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/environment-day/background)

### World Oceans Day: 8 June

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)](https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day/background)

### Global Tiger Day: 29 July

A day celebrating tigers and supporting their conservation in the wild.

Origin: Announced at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, 23 November 2010. [Message from Mr. Keshav Varma, Global Tiger Initiative Council (Global Tiger Forum)](https://globaltigerforum.org/message-from-mr-keshav-varma-ceo-and-executive-director-global-tiger-initiative-council/)
Related animals: [Sumatran tiger](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-tiger/)

### International Cat Day: 8 August

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)](https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/)
Related animals: [Domestic cat](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/cat/)

### National Nature Conservation Day: 10 August

A day to promote nature conservation as part of national life and culture; it is not a public holiday.

Origin: President of the Republic of Indonesia, by Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 22 of 2009, signed 10 August 2009. [Keputusan Presiden Nomor 22 Tahun 2009 tentang Hari Konservasi Alam Nasional (JDIH BPK)](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/55379/keppres-no-22-tahun-2009)

### World Elephant Day: 12 August

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)](https://worldelephantday.org/about/our-story/)
Related animals: [Sumatran elephant](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-elephant/), [Bornean elephant](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bornean-elephant/)

### International Orangutan Day: 19 August

A day to build public support for orangutans and their forest habitat.

Origin: Observed since 2013 by BKSDA offices, national parks and conservation partners; the source does not name a founding body. [Hari Orangutan Internasional, Mari Bergerak Bersama Selamatkan Orangutan Kalimantan (Ditjen KSDAE, Kementerian Kehutanan)](https://ksdae.kehutanan.go.id/publikasi/berita/hari-orangutan-internasional-mari-bergerak-bersama-selamatkan-orangutan-kalimantan-lLM1FT5S/)
Related animals: [Sumatran orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-orangutan/), [Bornean orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bornean-orangutan/), [Tapanuli orangutan](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/tapanuli-orangutan/)

### Mosquito Control Day: 20 August

A day stressing mosquito control, marking Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria.

Origin: Observed by Indonesia's Ministry of Health; the source does not name the body that first established it. [Hari Pengendalian Nyamuk 2017, Penting Lakukan Pemberantasan Nyamuk (Kementerian Kesehatan RI)](https://kemkes.go.id/id/hari-pengendalian-nyamuk-2017-penting-lakukan-pemberantasan-nyamuk)
Related animals: [Yellow fever mosquito](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/yellow-fever-mosquito/)

### International Slow Loris Day: 13 September

A day to build support for conserving and protecting slow lorises.

Origin: The source does not name a founder; the date marks the uplisting of slow lorises to CITES Appendix I on 13 September 2007. [Dua Individu Kukang Kembali ke Hutan, Jadi Puncak Peringatan Hari Kukang Internasional Tahun 2026 di TWA Sibolangit (Ditjen KSDAE, Kementerian Kehutanan)](https://ksdae.kehutanan.go.id/publikasi/artikel/dua-individu-kukang-kembali-ke-hutan-jadi-puncak-peringatan-hari-kukang-internasional-tahun-2026-di-twa-sibolangit-ZpkPNLYy/)
Related animals: [Javan slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-slow-loris/), [Sunda slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sunda-slow-loris/), [Philippine slow loris](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/philippine-slow-loris/)

### World Rhino Day: 22 September

An awareness day for all five rhino species, including the Javan and Sumatran rhinos, and the work to save them.

Origin: Celebrated internationally since 2011 by rhino experts and advocates; the source does not name a single founding body. [World Rhino Day (International Rhino Foundation)](https://rhinos.org/world-rhino-day/)
Related animals: [Javan rhinoceros](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-rhino/), [Sumatran rhinoceros](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sumatran-rhino/)

### World Rabies Day: 28 September

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)](https://kemkes.go.id/id/hari-rabies-sedunia-2010)

### World Animal Day: 4 October

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)](https://www.worldanimalday.org/about-us/)

### World Migratory Bird Day (October): Second Saturday of October (2026: 10 October; 2027: 9 October by the rule, not yet officially announced)

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)](https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/assets/files/WMBD_2026_Campaign_Toolkit_en.pdf)

### National Day of Love for Flora and Fauna: 5 November

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)](https://ksdae.kehutanan.go.id/publikasi/berita/selamat-hari-cinta-puspa-dan-satwa-nasional-g69ck3zp/)
Related animals: [Komodo dragon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/komodo-dragon/), [Javan hawk-eagle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-hawk-eagle/), [Asian arowana](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/asian-arowana/)

### National Fish Day: 21 November

A day to raise awareness of fish as nutritious food and of sustainable use of fisheries; it is not a public holiday.

Origin: President of the Republic of Indonesia, by Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 3 of 2014, signed 24 January 2014. [Keputusan Presiden Nomor 3 Tahun 2014 tentang Hari Ikan Nasional (JDIH BPK)](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/57545/keppres-no-3-tahun-2014-hari-ikan-nasional)