About Father's Day (US)
Father's Day in the United States and much of the world falls on the third Sunday of June — which makes Father's Day 2026 land on Sunday, June 21. The live countdown above shows exactly how many days are left to sort out the card, the gift, or simply the phone call.
The idea traces to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, who in 1910 organized a celebration honoring her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone. It took decades longer than Mother's Day to become official — President Nixon signed it into permanent law in 1972 — but it is now celebrated in over 100 countries.
As with Mother's Day, dates vary internationally: much of Europe and Latin America celebrates on March 19 (St. Joseph's Day), Australia and New Zealand wait until the first Sunday of September, and Thailand marks it on the King's birthday in December. This countdown follows the third-Sunday-of-June rule used in the US, UK, Canada, Vietnam and most of Asia.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027next |
| 2028 | Sunday, June 18, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, June 17, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, June 16, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, June 15, 2031 |
FAQ
When is Father's Day 2026?
Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026 — the third Sunday of June.
How many days until Father's Day?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining until the next third Sunday of June.
Is Father's Day the same everywhere?
No — Spain and Italy celebrate on March 19, Australia in September, Thailand in December. The June date is used by the US, UK, Canada and most of Asia.
When was Father's Day made official in the US?
President Nixon signed it into law in 1972, fixing the third Sunday of June — 58 years after Mother's Day became official.