2026
Father's Day 2026 Dates
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Third Sunday in June in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Global family holiday calendar
Father's Day 2026 & 2027
Father's Day is the third Sunday in June in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It was Sunday, June 21 in 2026 and will be Sunday, June 20 in 2027; some countries follow a different calendar rule.
Father's Day 2026Sunday, June 21
Father's Day 2027Sunday, June 20
Father's Day Dates for 2026 and 2027
Choose a year for its full calendar, country comparison, holiday status, history, and planning information.
2027
Father's Day 2027 Dates
Sunday, June 20, 2027
Third Sunday in June in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Father's Day 2026 and 2027 Global Dates
Compare the three main date patterns before scheduling a visit, delivery, reservation, or calendar reminder across countries.
| Countries | 2026 date | 2027 date | Calendar rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States, Canada, and United KingdomAlso widely used in the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Singapore. | June 21, 2026 | June 20, 2027 | Third Sunday in June |
| Australia and New ZealandThese two countries use a September date rather than the June observance. | September 6, 2026 | September 5, 2027 | First Sunday in September |
| Spain, Italy, and PortugalFather's Day is associated with Saint Joseph's Day in these Southern European countries. | March 19, 2026 | March 19, 2027 | Fixed March 19 tradition |
Why Does Father's Day Change Date Each Year?
Third Sunday in June
The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and many other countries define the observance by weekday rather than by a fixed numbered date. The third Sunday was June 21 in 2026 and moves to June 20 in 2027.
Different Rules Around the World
Australia and New Zealand use the first Sunday in September, while Spain, Italy, and Portugal observe the occasion on March 19. The correct date therefore depends on both the year and the country.
Father's Day Holiday Status
Father's Day is widely observed as a family occasion, but recognition does not automatically create a federal, bank, statutory, school, or workplace holiday.
Not a federal holiday
Father's Day does not add a federal closure. Federal offices follow their ordinary Sunday schedules.
Not a bank holiday
The observance does not create a UK bank-holiday closure in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
Not a nationwide statutory holiday
It does not create a nationwide statutory day off. Provincial rules and normal Sunday hours still apply.
No automatic school or business closure
Opening hours, events, bookings, and weekend services depend on the local operator rather than the occasion itself.
Add Father's Day 2026 or 2027 to Your Calendar
Download the year you need as a single all-day event for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or another ICS-compatible app. These files use the third Sunday in June; select a different date from the country table when your location follows another rule.
Printable planning pages are also available in the2026 monthly calendarand 2027 monthly calendarcollections.
Related Family Holidays
Continue with Mother's Day guides or use the matching Father's Day year guide for related family-date planning.
Father's Day 2026 and 2027 FAQ
When is Father's Day 2026?
Father's Day 2026 was Sunday, June 21 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries that follow the third Sunday in June.
When is Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day 2027 will be Sunday, June 20 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries that use the third-Sunday-in-June rule.
Why does the Father's Day date change?
The numbered date changes because many countries observe Father's Day on the third Sunday in June rather than on a fixed date. Other countries use different rules, including the first Sunday in September or March 19.
Father's Day Date and Holiday Status Sources
These references support the international date comparison, U.S. and UK holiday-status checks, and historical context. Government calendars remain the controlling source for legal public holidays.
Country date patterns and international calendar differences.
Confirms that Father's Day is not a U.S. federal holiday.
Confirms that Father's Day is not a UK bank holiday.
Background on the development of the observance.