Father's Day
Father's Day
Annual celebration honoring fathers and paternal figures with gifts, cards, and family activities, observed on the third Sunday of June in most countries.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="fathers-day"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Date Rule
- Third Sunday of June (US/most countries); varies in some nations
- Public Holiday
- Varies by country
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
About this Holiday
Annual observance honoring fathers and paternal figures, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries with gifts, cards, family meals, and activities recognizing paternal contributions.
Countries (14)
Australia
Observance
Brazil
Observance
Canada
Observance
El Salvador
Public holiday
France
Observance
Germany
Observance
India
Observance
Japan
Observance
Lithuania
Public holiday
Madagascar
Public holiday
Mexico
Observance
South Korea
Observance
United Kingdom
Observance
United States
Observance
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Yes |
| Thursday, June 17, 2027 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Yes |
| Sunday, June 20, 2027 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Yes |
| Sunday, June 4, 2028 | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Yes |
| Saturday, June 17, 2028 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Yes |
| Sunday, June 18, 2028 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Yes |
| Sunday, June 3, 2029 | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Yes |
| Sunday, June 17, 2029 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Yes |
| Sunday, June 17, 2029 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Yes |
| Sunday, June 2, 2030 | 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Yes |
| Sunday, June 16, 2030 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Yes |
| Monday, June 17, 2030 | 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most countries, Father's Day falls on the third Sunday of June. In some countries the date varies: Spain and Portugal celebrate it on March 19, and Germany observes it on Ascension Thursday.
Father's Day is an annual celebration honoring fathers and paternal figures. It was inspired by Mother's Day and was first officially celebrated in the US in 1910. It became a US federal holiday in 1972 and has since spread to countries worldwide.
Father's Day is celebrated in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, India, Brazil, Mexico, and Germany, among many others. While dates vary by country, the celebration of fathers and paternal figures is nearly universal.
Father's Day is not a public holiday in most countries. Schools and businesses remain open on this day. It is a cultural and commercial observance focused on family appreciation.
Father's Day traditions include giving fathers gifts such as ties, tools, sports equipment, or electronics, greeting cards, and treating them to meals or family outings. Common activities include barbecues, watching sports together, and outdoor recreation. Children often make handmade gifts and cards for their fathers.
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