When is Father's Day?
Father's Day in the US, Canada and UK is the third Sunday of June. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and in 2027 it's on Sunday, June 20, 2027. When this page was last updated, on October 12, 2026, there were 251 days to go, which is about 35 weeks and 6 days. The counter at the top keeps ticking down in real time on your device, so it's always current.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 21 | Sunday |
| 2027 | June 20 | Sunday |
A little history
Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, came up with the idea in 1910 to honor her dad, a Civil War veteran who raised six kids on his own. It took a long time to catch on, and it only became a permanent national observance in 1972.
How people celebrate
Grilling, golf, fishing trips, ties and tools are the clichés, and they're clichés for a reason. My tip: plan something you can do together instead of buying another gadget. A ballgame, a hike or just cooking his favorite meal tends to land better than a gift card.
Closures and practical notes
It's always a Sunday, so it's not a day off. Hardware stores, outdoor brands and electronics shops usually run sales the week before.
Planning tips
It isn't a day off for most people, so the real trick is planning around your normal week. Put a reminder in your phone a week before, and another two days before, so you're not scrambling the night before.
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
How the countdown works
We count full calendar days from today's date to the holiday, using the clock on your own phone or computer, so it matches your local time zone. On the day itself the counter switches to the next year's date. Want to count to a birthday or deadline instead? Our days until any date page does that in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
When is Father's Day 2027?
Sunday, June 20, 2027.
What day of the week is Father's Day in 2027?
It's a Sunday (June 20, 2027).
When is Father's Day 2026?
Sunday, June 21, 2026 in the US, Canada and the UK.