the United States

👔 Father's Day

Use this page to check Father's Day dates by year, confirm the exact Sunday for a specific year, and open year pages that answer searches such as when Father's Day 2026 or 2027 falls.

Quick answer

Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.

Holiday status

Not a federal public holiday

Father's Day is widely observed in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.

How the date works

Father's Day in the United States is observed on the third Sunday of June.

Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.

Questions people ask

When is Father's Day?

Father's Day in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Sunday, June 20, 2027.

Why does the date for Father's Day change every year?

Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.

Is Father's Day a public holiday?

Father's Day is widely observed in the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.

How can I check Father's Day for a specific year?

Open a year page such as Father's Day 2026 or Father's Day 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.