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About Father's Day
Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It falls on the third Sunday of June in many countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
The holiday was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909, inspired by Mother's Day. President Nixon officially proclaimed Father's Day a US national holiday in 1972. Common traditions include giving gifts, greeting cards, ties, and other tokens of appreciation, as well as spending quality time together.
When is Father's Day?
Father's Day 2027
Sunday, June 20, 2027
Father's Day 2028
Sunday, June 18, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Father's Day?
Father's Day falls on the third Sunday in June in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and many other countries. Some countries celebrate it on different dates — for example, Australia and New Zealand also use the first Sunday in September.
How did Father's Day start?
Father's Day was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington in 1909, after she was inspired by Mother's Day to honor her own father. It became a US national holiday in 1972.
How many days until Father's Day?
There are 297 days until Father's Day (Sunday, June 20, 2027).
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