International Red Panda Day 2026 Observed on September 19 with 'Run for Red Pandas' Theme

Key facts

• International Red Panda Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September, and in 2026 it falls on September 19.
• The Red Panda Network marks the day in 2026 under the slogan 'Run for Red Pandas', linked to the Red Panda Marathon, an event raising awareness about Red Panda conservation.
• Carson, a well-known Red Panda at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, plays an important role in the 2026 observance.
• The Red Panda (or Lesser Panda) is a reclusive species living in the forests of the Himalayas.