Date Day of the week Fathers Day 2016 June 19, 2016 Sunday Fathers Day 2017 June 18, 2017 Sunday Fathers Day 2018 June 17, 2018 Sunday Fathers Day 2019 June 16, 2019 Sunday
Also Know, why is Fathers Day celebrated? Fathers Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the third Sunday in June.
Accordingly, which countries celebrate Fathers Day today?
Fathers Day varies from country to country. In Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. It is also observed on the same date in Qatar, Argentina, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Mexico, Pakistan, Singapore, and Venezuela.
Is Fathers Day always June 16?
Today, the day honoring fathers is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June: Fathers Day 2018 occurred on June 17; the following year, Fathers Day 2019 falls on June 16. In other countries–especially in Europe and Latin America–fathers are honored on St.