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International Sloth Day

Every year on the third Saturday in October, the world slows down for International Sloth Day. Founded in 2010 by the Colombian wildlife foundation AIUNAU, this delightfully unhurried holiday celebrates the adorable tree-huggers of Central and South America and the rainforests they call home. Warning: celebrating may cause extreme relaxation.

OCT17

Saturday, October 17Third Saturday in October

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Also on Oct 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty · World Anesthesia Day · World Trauma Day
Hashtag: #InternationalSlothDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Take a gloriously slow afternoon

Cancel one errand, take a nap, or go for a slow phone-free nature walk. Move at sloth pace for at least part of the day.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Donate to sloth conservation

Give to a rescue and rehabilitation group like AIUNAU or The Sloth Institute, and spread the word that sloths do not make good pets.

WITH FRIENDS

Watch a sloth documentary with the kids

Learn about the six sloth species together and share your favorite sloth fact, like the algae camouflage in their fur.

Plan ahead

International Sloth Day is observed on the 3rd Saturday in October. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sat, Oct 17this year

2027Sat, Oct 16

2028Sat, Oct 21

2029Sat, Oct 20

2030Sat, Oct 19

2031Sat, Oct 18

2032Sat, Oct 16

2033Sat, Oct 15

2034Sat, Oct 21

2035Sat, Oct 20

2036Sat, Oct 18

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