When is Father's Day?

Upcoming dates

• 2027Sun, June 20
• 2028Sun, June 18
• 2029Sun, June 17
• 2030Sun, June 16

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.

Frequently asked questions

When is Father's Day?

Father's Day is on June 20, 2027.

What day of the week is Father's Day?

This year, Father's Day falls on a Sunday.

How many days until Father's Day?

290 days.