Today's Celebrations, July 15: Hot Dogs, Pet Fire Safety & Giving Something Away
July 15 celebrates three very different things: National Hot Dog Day, National Pet Fire Safety Day, and National Give Something Away Day, giving you a food holiday, a pet safety reminder, and a generosity challenge all in one day.
National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day lands on the third Wednesday of every July, which puts it on July 15 this year. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council created the day back in 1991 to coincide with a hot dog lunch on Capitol Hill, and it has grown into one of the biggest food holidays on the calendar. Americans eat an estimated 20 billion hot dogs a year, and ballparks alone go through more than 20 million during baseball season.
😄 Fun fact: Hot dogs were one of the first foods eaten in space, packed as thermostabilized frankfurters for the Apollo 11 astronauts.
Ways to celebrate:
- Fire up the grill and try a regional style, like a Chicago dog or a Sonoran dog
- Take the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate to your social feed
- Visit a local hot dog stand instead of a chain for the day
National Pet Fire Safety Day
The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services established National Pet Fire Safety Day in 2009 to help pet owners plan for fire emergencies that include their animals. It is a timely reminder since pets themselves start around 1,000 house fires every year, often by knocking over candles or bumping stove knobs, and more than 500,000 pets are affected by home fires annually.
😄 Fun fact: Firefighters still keep Dalmatians as station dogs today, a tradition that traces back to the breed's original job of guarding horse-drawn fire carriages.
Ways to celebrate:
- Pick up a free pet fire safety window cling from your local volunteer firehouse
- Walk through your fire evacuation plan and make sure it includes your pets
- Update your pet's collar tags and microchip info in case they get separated during an emergency
Keeping records straight matters just as much for your pets as it does for your paperwork. In the spirit of National Pet Fire Safety Day, it's worth having your pet's vaccination records, microchip info, and emergency contacts organized in one place before an emergency happens, not during one.
National Give Something Away Day
National Give Something Away Day was founded on July 15, 2015, by Linda Eaton Hall-Fulcher to encourage generosity in whatever form fits your life, whether that is donating items you no longer use, giving your time, or simply offering someone a kind word. Americans gave close to $500 billion to charity in 2025 alone, showing just how much small acts of generosity add up.
😄 Fun fact: The holiday started as one woman's personal mission on Facebook and turned into a nationally recognized day within just a few years.
Ways to celebrate:
- Clean out a closet and donate what you no longer wear
- Pay for the coffee or lunch of the person behind you in line
- Offer your time to a local shelter, food bank, or community group
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FAQ
When is National Hot Dog Day in 2026?
National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, since it is always observed on the third Wednesday of July.
Who started National Pet Fire Safety Day?
The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services created it in 2009 to promote fire safety planning for pet owners.
What is National Give Something Away Day?
It is a July 15 observance founded in 2015 by Linda Eaton Hall-Fulcher that encourages people to donate items, time, or kindness to others.
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