👔 How many days until Father's Day?

When is Father's Day?

In the United States, Father's Day falls on the third Sunday of June, so its date changes each year and ranges from June 15 to June 21. Many other countries observe it on the same day.

It is not a federal holiday, so offices and businesses stay open. As it always falls on a Sunday, most people are off anyway.

How the holiday began

Father's Day was promoted by Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, who wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone. The first celebration was held in 1910.

It took far longer to become official than Mother's Day. Father's Day was not made a permanent national holiday until 1972, when President Nixon signed it into law.

How Father's Day is celebrated

Families give cards and gifts, with practical items like tools, gadgets, and ties among the classic choices. Cookouts, sporting events, and outdoor activities are popular ways to spend the day.

Because it lands in mid-June, the day often doubles as an early summer outing, with fishing trips, ballgames, and backyard grilling.

Other ways to count

Frequently asked questions

What day of the week is Father's Day?

In the US, Father's Day is always a Sunday, because it falls on the third Sunday of June.

Is Father's Day a federal holiday?

No. It is a widely celebrated cultural holiday, but not a federal one, so businesses stay open.

What is Father's Day?

It is a day set aside to honor and appreciate fathers and father figures.

When did Father's Day become official in the US?

It was first celebrated in 1910 but only became a permanent national holiday in 1972.

Do other countries celebrate Father's Day on the same day?

Many do use the third Sunday of June, but plenty of countries celebrate it on other dates during the year.

How do I put this countdown on my iPhone?

With NanoCount you can place this countdown as a widget on your Home or Lock Screen. Open the app, create the countdown, then press and hold your Home Screen to add the widget.