When is Father’s Day
Every year, it’s the same question – when is Father’s Day? And then follows the mad scramble to get gifts, cards, flowers for dad just a day or two before the actual date. In case you missed Father’s Day this year, don’t fret. Start planning for next year’s Father’s Day well in advance so that you can buy the best gift for your dad. Here’s how you can find out when Father’s Day is.
In the United States and several other countries across the world, Father’s Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June. The chart below provides the dates for the coming years.
| Year | When is Father’s Day |
| 2008 | June 15 |
| 2009 |
June 21 |
| 2010 |
June 20 |
| 2011 |
June 19 |
| 2012 |
June 17 |
| 2013 |
June 16 |
| 2014 |
June 15 |
Father’s Day Elsewhere
When is Father’s Day celebrated in other countries? Often, Father’s Day is set to coincide with the birth of the founding leader or king, for example, Argentina and Thailand. Australia and New Zealand observe this festival on the first Sunday of September. Roman Catholics usually honor fathers on Saint Joseph’s Day. Islamic countries such as Iran celebrate it on June 18. Interestingly, Taiwan celebrates Father’s Day on August 8, as the pronunciation of the word for 8 is similar to a character that means father in China.
