International Tiger Day
A day to raise awareness for tiger conservation — fewer than 6,000 remain in the wild.
1 min read · Fact-checked · Updated for 2027
About International Tiger Day
International Tiger Day was founded at the 2010 Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, when tiger populations had crashed to historic lows. Observed on July 29th, it supports the goal of doubling wild tiger numbers. Thanks to conservation efforts, wild tiger counts have begun rising for the first time in a century — to roughly 5,600 — though poaching and habitat loss remain critical threats.
Read more on WikipediaThe Largest Cat on Earth
Tigers are the biggest of all cats — a male Siberian tiger can exceed 300 kg and 3 meters from nose to tail. Every tiger's stripe pattern is unique, like a human fingerprint, and the stripes mark the skin as well as the fur. Unusually for cats, tigers are strong swimmers that cross rivers and cool off in water willingly.
From 100,000 to 5,600
A century ago about 100,000 wild tigers roamed Asia; today roughly 5,600 remain, having lost more than 90% of their historic range. Three subspecies — the Bali, Caspian and Javan tigers — went extinct in the 20th century. Poaching for skins and traditional medicine, together with habitat loss, drove the collapse.
A Rare Conservation Success Story
International Tiger Day was founded at the 2010 St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, where 13 tiger-range countries set the 'TX2' goal of doubling wild tiger numbers. It is working: global counts have risen for the first time in a century, with India — home to about 75% of wild tigers — and Nepal leading the recovery. Nepal became the first country to actually double its tiger population.
When is International Tiger Day?
International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Tiger Day 2027 | July 29, 2027 | Thursday | View date → |
| International Tiger Day 2028 | July 29, 2028 | Saturday🎉 weekend | View date → |
| International Tiger Day 2029 | July 29, 2029 | Sunday🎉 weekend | View date → |
| International Tiger Day 2030 | July 29, 2030 | Monday | View date → |
| International Tiger Day 2031 | July 29, 2031 | Tuesday | View date → |
How to Celebrate International Tiger Day
- 🎯Learn one new fact about the cause behind International Tiger Day and share it.
- 💡Donate to or volunteer with an organization working on this issue year-round.
- 📣Post with #InternationalTigerDay to help the message travel further.
Official hashtag: #InternationalTigerDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is International Tiger Day 2027?
International Tiger Day 2027 is on Thursday, July 29, 2027.
How many days until International Tiger Day?
There are 336 days until International Tiger Day (July 29, 2027).
Is International Tiger Day a public holiday?
International Tiger Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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