Father's Day 2027 is on Sunday, June 20, 2027, the third Sunday of June, in the US, UK, Canada, India and many other countries. Australia and New Zealand celebrate in September.
Father's Day dates around the world
| Country | When |
|---|---|
| US, UK, Canada, India, Ireland, France, Japan and others | Third Sunday of June (June 20) |
| Australia, New Zealand | First Sunday of September |
| Germany | Ascension Day (40 days after Easter) |
| Spain, Italy, Portugal | March 19 (St. Joseph's Day) |
| Brazil | Second Sunday of August |
History
Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, organized the first Father's Day in June 1910 to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone. The day grew slowly. President Nixon made it a permanent national observance in 1972.
Plans that don't need much planning
- Book a tee time, game ticket or fishing trip a couple of weeks ahead.
- Cook his favourite meal or fire up the grill.
- Make a photo book or a short video from family photos.
- A handwritten letter costs nothing and gets kept for years.
Father's Day dates for upcoming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Sunday, June 18, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Sunday, June 17, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Sunday, June 16, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Sunday, June 15, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Sunday, June 20, 2032 | Sunday |
How many days until Father's Day from other dates?
Counting from the start of each date to the start of Father's Day 2027 (Sunday, June 20, 2027):
| From | Date | Days until Father's Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1st of June | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | 19 days (2 weeks, 5 days) |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | 20 days (2 weeks, 6 days) |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | 42 days (6 weeks) |
| Easter | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 84 days (12 weeks) |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 95 days (13 weeks, 4 days) |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 126 days (18 weeks) |
| Super Bowl | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 126 days (18 weeks) |
| New Year's Day 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | 170 days (24 weeks, 2 days) |
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Father's Day quick facts
- US Father's Day always falls between June 15 and June 21.
- The first Father's Day was held in Spokane, Washington, in 1910.
- Father's Day became a permanent US national observance in 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20, 2027.
Is Father's Day the same in the UK?
Yes, the UK also celebrates on the third Sunday of June.
When is Father's Day in Australia?
On the first Sunday of September.
How long until Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day 2027 is on Sunday, June 20, 2027. The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how much time is left in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updated every second in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day 2027 falls on a Sunday (Sunday, June 20, 2027).
How many weeks until Father's Day?
The chip under the countdown shows the weeks and extra days left until Father's Day. The number updates automatically each day, so it's always current.
When is Father's Day 2028?
After 2027, the next Father's Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2028. See the table on this page for more upcoming dates.
Does this Father's Day countdown use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to 12:00 AM on Father's Day in the time zone set on your phone or computer, so the numbers are right wherever you are.
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