Father's Day 2026
Father's Day 2026 fell on Sunday 21 June.
Not an official day off
Father's Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 21 June 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 25
- Day of the year
- Day 172 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Father's Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Father's Day falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 6 days later than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, 15 June 2025. In 2027, Father's Day falls on Sunday, 20 June 2027.
Father's Day and the school holidays
Father's Day 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Father's Day in other countries
This is how Father's Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In 3 of the 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 21 June.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Vatertag | Sunday 14 June | No |
| Belgium | Vaderdag | Sunday 14 June | No |
| Denmark | Fars dag | Friday 5 June | No |
| France | Fête des pères | Sunday 21 June | No |
| Germany | Vatertag | Thursday 14 May | No |
| Netherlands | Vaderdag | Sunday 21 June | No |
| Sweden | Fars dag | Sunday 8 November | No |
| Switzerland | Vatertag | Sunday 7 June | No |
| United States | Father's Day | Sunday 21 June | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- World Cup bank holidayMonday, 15 June 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Father's Day in 2026?
In 2026, Father's Day fell on Sunday 21 June, in week 25.
Is Father's Day 2026 a day off?
No, Father's Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.