When is Father's Day 2025?
Father's Day 2025 is on June 15, 2025 (Sunday).
Third Sunday of June
About Father's Day
Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and paternal figures, observed on the third Sunday of June in the United States. It is a day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for the men who have played paternal roles in our lives. The holiday celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society, with families gathering to honor fathers through gifts, activities, and special meals.
Countries Where Father's Day 2025 is Celebrated
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Other Father's Day Dates
Father's Day Traditions & Activities
Traditions
- -Giving Father's Day gifts and cards
- -Father's Day barbecues and cookouts
- -Father's Day outdoor activities
- -Father's Day sports events and games
- -Father's Day fishing and hunting trips
- -Father's Day tool and gadget gifts
- -Father's Day family gatherings
- -Father's Day phone calls and visits
Activities
- -Father's Day outdoor activities
- -Father's Day sports events
- -Father's Day fishing and hunting
- -Father's Day home improvement projects
- -Father's Day family gatherings
- -Father's Day movie nights
- -Father's Day car shows and races
- -Father's Day golf and recreation
Father's Day Symbols & Foods
Symbols
- -Ties and neckties (traditional Father's Day gift)
- -Tools and gadgets (practical gifts)
- -Golf clubs and sports equipment
- -Grill and barbecue items
- -Father and child silhouettes
- -Gift boxes and presents
- -Father's Day cards and letters
- -Blue and silver colors (masculinity and strength)
Traditional Foods
- -Father's Day barbecue and grilling
- -Father's Day steaks and burgers
- -Father's Day beer and beverages
- -Father's Day desserts and cakes
- -Father's Day breakfast in bed
- -Father's Day outdoor cooking
- -Father's Day family meals
- -Father's Day snacks and appetizers
Father's Day History & Significance
History
Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, thanks to Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children as a single parent. The holiday gained national recognition in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Father's Day has since become a widely celebrated holiday, though it took longer to gain acceptance than Mother's Day.
Significance
Father's Day represents the appreciation for paternal love, guidance, and support. It serves as a reminder to express gratitude for the men who have shaped our lives and to celebrate the important role of fathers in families and society. The holiday brings families together in celebration of the special bond between fathers and their children.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Father's Day 2025?
Father's Day 2025 is on June 15, 2025 (Sunday).
Is Father's Day a public holiday?
Public holiday status varies by country and region; in many places it is observed but not an official public holiday.
What day of the week is Father's Day 2025?
Father's Day 2025 falls on a Sunday.
Is Father's Day 2025 a fixed date holiday?
Father's Day 2025 is a variable date holiday. Third Sunday of June
Which countries celebrate Father's Day?
Father's Day is celebrated in 16 countries including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and more.