Father’s Day is a holiday honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. In the United States and various other nations, Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday of June. To find out when Father’s Day takes place in any given year, refer to the calendar.
The first Father’s Day was observed in the United States in 1910. In 1972, Father’s Day was made a permanent national holiday by President Richard Nixon. Today, Father’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, although the date varies depending on the country.