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FATHER'S DAY

When is Father's Day in 2023?

Father's Day in 2023 is on the Sunday, 18th of Jun (6/18/2023).

Father's Day is on the 169th day of 2023. There are 196 days left in the year.

Father's Day Facts

  • Date: Jun 18, 2023
  • National (USA & Other)
  • Also Called:
  • Celebrations: Send gifts to father, Family reunions
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Father's day honors fatherhood and the contribution of fathers to the society. The day celebrates father figures, among them biological fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers. In the US, the day is observed on the third Sunday of June every year. The Father's Day weekend is usually full of celebrations as families treat their fathers to lunches and trips.

History of Father's Day

The idea of Father's Day can be traced back to 1910. It is believed that Mrs. Sanora Smart Dodd is the brain behind this day. Sanora, along with her five siblings were brought up by his father after their mother died in childbirth. His father neither remarried nor placed his children under the care of others.

Because of this, Dodd was grateful to his father, William Jackson Smart-a civil war veteran, and he wanted to honor him.

Her noble idea of Father's Day came about after hearing a sermon about Mother's day by Anna Jarvis at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. She later approached her pastor and proposed there be a day honoring fathers, which would mirror Mother's Day. Dodd proposed to have Father's Day observed in June, which happened to be his father's birthday month.

In 1913, Congress received a bill aiming at recognizing Father's Day. In 1916, Congress rejected the move to have the day made official for fear that it would become just another commercialized holiday. However, the campaign to have Father's Day recognized as a federal holiday went on for many years.

In 1966, many men left their families to fight in World War II. It is during this time that the fathers' contribution to families was felt. President Lyndon B Johnson issued a proclamation designating Father's Day USA to be observed on the third Sunday in June. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed it into law as a permanent national holiday.

Today, different people across the globe join hands to send inspiring Father's Day messages using the hashtag #fathersday on social media.

Father's Day or Father's Day

Although the holiday honors all father figures, the day is known by its singular possessive, that is, Father's Day.

Is Father's Day a Federal Holiday?

Father's Day is officially recognized in the US, but it is not a federal holiday. Government offices, organizations, businesses, and banks remain open. The public transit system also operates as usual. Hotels and restaurants tend to be busier as families treat their fathers on this day.

How to Celebrate Father's Day?

Since Father's Day is a comparatively modern holiday, different families celebrate it in different ways. Traditionally, cards and masculine gifts are given out. Some of the Father's Day gift ideas include sporting gear, gadgets, and tools for household maintenance.

Prior to Fathers' Day, you can help your children prepare handmade cards and gifts for their fathers. You could also hold a large party or a BBQ to honor all the father figures in your extended family. If your dad is still alive, wish him a happy Father's Day by spending the holiday together doing some of his favorite activities. If he loves Baseball, attend one with him since the holiday occurs in the midst of the Baseball season.

As for all the fathers out there, think of taking the President's Fatherhood Pledge.

Are There Alternative Days for Father's Day?

Countries like the US, UK, France, Cyprus, South Africa, Greece, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, and South Arabia observe the holiday on the third Sunday of June. However, some countries mark the day on an entirely different date.

- Russia celebrates the day on 23rd February

- Italy, Portugal, and Spain on 19th March

- Switzerland on the first Sunday in June

- Austria and Belgium on the second Sunday in June

- Australia and New Zealand on the first Sunday of September

- Germany on 30th May which is also the Ascension Day to Christians

- Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan mark the day on the first day of Summer

- Many Scandinavian countries celebrate it on the second Saturday of November

Father's Day Quotes and Facts

- There are 79 million fathers in the US, 29 million of them being grandfathers

- Pope John XXIII once said, “It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.”

- According to Hallmark- A Greetings Card Company, Father's Day is ranked the fifth-largest card-sending holiday

Father's Day Observances

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  • Jun 21, 2009
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List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 02, 2023Jan 02New Year's Day Holiday
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20Presidents' Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07Good Friday
SundaySunApr 09, 2023Apr 09Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29Memorial Day
MondayMonJun 19, 2023Jun 19Juneteenth
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Columbus Day
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 23, 2023Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day