When Is Father's Day? (Countdown & Dates)

When is Father's Day?

In the United States and many other countries, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. In 2026, Father's Day falls on June 21. Because the holiday depends on the day of the week, the actual calendar date shifts every year, but it always lands on a Sunday.

What day of the week / how is the date determined?

The date of Father's Day is determined by finding the third Sunday of the month of June. The earliest possible date for Father's Day is June 15 (if June 1 is a Sunday), and the latest possible date is June 21 (if June 1 is a Monday, as is the case in 2026).

A brief history of Father's Day

The first statewide celebration of Father's Day was held in Washington on June 19, 1910, organized by Sonora Smart Dodd. Dodd wanted to honor her civil war veteran father who had raised her and five siblings as a single parent. Over the decades, several presidents issued proclamations, but it wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon signed it into law, establishing a permanent national observance on the third Sunday in June.

Is it a federal holiday?

Father's Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. While it is a widely recognized and celebrated national holiday established by presidential proclamation, businesses, postal services, banks, and government offices operate under regular Sunday schedules.

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