Father's Day 2027
Father's Day 2027 is on Sunday, June 20, 2027 (in 251 days). It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and is not a federal holiday.
- Date
- Sunday, June 20, 2027
- Countdown
- In 251 days
- Federal holiday
- No
- Date rule
- Third Sunday of June
- Possible dates
- June 15 to June 21
- Next occurrence
- Sunday, June 18, 2028
Father's Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 21, 2026 | Sunday | 113 days ago |
| 2027 | June 20, 2027 | Sunday | in 251 days |
| 2028 | June 18, 2028 | Sunday | in 20 months |
| 2029 | June 17, 2029 | Sunday | in 2 years |
| 2030 | June 16, 2030 | Sunday | in 3 years |
| 2031 | June 15, 2031 | Sunday | in 4 years |
| 2032 | June 20, 2032 | Sunday | in 5 years |
| 2033 | June 19, 2033 | Sunday | in 6 years |
| 2034 | June 18, 2034 | Sunday | in 7 years |
| 2035 | June 17, 2035 | Sunday | in 8 years |
Dates are calculated from the rule shown above, not copied from a list, so they stay correct for any year. See everything else happening that month in the calendar for June 2027.
How the date of Father's Day is set
Father's Day is the third Sunday in June, so the date moves between June 15 and June 21 and is always a Sunday. In some years it falls on June 19, the same date as Juneteenth. In 2028 Father's Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2028.
How Father's Day started
Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, proposed a day for fathers to honor her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone. The first Spokane celebration was held on June 19, 1910. Presidents Wilson and Coolidge supported the idea, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation in 1966 that named the third Sunday of June, and President Richard Nixon signed the law that made it a permanent national observance in 1972.
How Father's Day became official
Father's Day took far longer than Mother's Day to win official recognition. Congress passed a joint resolution for Mother's Day in 1914, but a national Father's Day was proposed several times and did not become permanent until 1972, 58 years later. Early supporters worried that the day would become a commercial copy of Mother's Day, and some people made fun of the idea. Cities such as Spokane kept holding celebrations in the meantime, and retailers began to promote the day in the 1920s.
How the day is celebrated
Father's Day is celebrated with cards, phone calls, meals out and outdoor activities such as barbecues and fishing trips. The date is close to the summer solstice, which falls on June 20 or 21 in most years, and to the end of the school year in many states. Stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures are often included in the celebration.
Father's Day around the world
Many countries share the U.S. date: Canada, the United Kingdom, France and India all celebrate on the third Sunday of June. Others choose a different day. Germany marks Vatertag on Ascension Day, a Thursday in May or June. Spain, Portugal and Italy honor fathers on March 19, the feast of Saint Joseph. Thailand celebrates on December 5, the birthday of the late King Bhumibol, and Australia and New Zealand mark Father's Day on the first Sunday of September.
Is it a day off?
Father's Day is not a federal or state holiday. It always falls on a Sunday, so most offices are closed anyway, and stores and restaurants keep their usual weekend hours.
Frequently asked questions about Father's Day
When is Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day 2027 is on Sunday, June 20, 2027.
When is Father's Day 2028?
Father's Day 2028 is on Sunday, June 18, 2028.
Is Father's Day a federal holiday?
No. It is a permanent national observance created by a 1972 law, but it is not a legal public holiday, and it falls on a Sunday.
Why is Father's Day in June?
Sonora Smart Dodd, who started the tradition, wanted the celebration in June, the month her father was born. The first celebration was on June 19, 1910.
Can Father's Day and Juneteenth be on the same day?
Yes. Juneteenth is fixed on June 19, and the third Sunday of June is sometimes the 19th, as it was in 2022.