International Bat Night 2026

International Bat Night promotes public understanding and conservation of bats across the last full weekend of August.

Frequently asked questions

When is International Bat Night 2026?

International Bat Night 2026 is on Saturday, 29 August 2026.

What day of the week is International Bat Night 2026?

It falls on Saturday.

How is International Bat Night calculated?

This event begins 1 day before the last Sunday in August each year. This observance runs for 2 days from its calculated start date each year.