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Father's Day 2027
Sunday, 20 June 2027 — the third Sunday of June.
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Sun, 20 June 2027
Third Sunday of June
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Same as every year, by definition
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How the date is worked out
Father's Day is defined as the third Sunday of June — a fixed rule against the Gregorian calendar, not a lunar or Hindu-calendar date, so it never needs "calculating" the way a Tithi-based festival does. In 2027, the first Sunday of June falls on the 6th, making the 20th the third Sunday.
Gift & message ideas for 2027
Flowers, a handwritten card, a shared meal, or simply a phone call remain the most common ways to mark the day in India. If you'd like a Sanskrit touch for a card or message, our Father's Day page has the Pitru Devo Bhava verse, or browse Sanskrit Spiritual Words for more phrases worth including.
Father's Day 2027 around the world
Not every country uses the same Sunday — here is where the 2027 dates fall.
| Country | Rule | 2027 date |
| United States, India, UK, Canada | Third Sunday of June | Sun, 20 June 2027 |
| Germany (Vatertag) | Ascension Day — 39 days after Easter | Thu, 6 May 2027 |
| Spain, Italy, Portugal | St Joseph's Day: 19 March | Fri, 19 March 2027 |
| Brazil | Second Sunday of August | Sun, 8 August 2027 |
| Australia & New Zealand | First Sunday of September | Sun, 5 September 2027 |
| Thailand | Fixed: 5 December | Sun, 5 December 2027 |
Father's Day 2027 on the Hindu calendar
In 2027 Father's Day falls a day before International Yoga Day and the June solstice (both Monday 21 June). On the Hindu calendar, Sunday 20 June 2027 is Krishna Pratipada, the day after Jyeshtha Purnima, which spans two sunrises this year (18–19 June) — the full moon on which many married women keep the Vat Purnima vrat. It is still Jyeshtha in the amanta reckoning, but already Ashadha in the North Indian purnimanta reckoning. Vikram Samvat 2084.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Father's Day 2027?
Sunday, 20 June 2027 — the third Sunday of June, as observed in the US, India and most of the world.
Is Father's Day 2027 a public holiday in India?
No — it's a widely observed social and family occasion, not a gazetted public holiday, so schools, offices and banks operate normally.
Is Father's Day 2027 on 20 or 21 June?
Sunday, 20 June 2027, the third Sunday of June. 21 June is International Yoga Day, which falls on the Monday after it this year.
When is Father's Day 2027 in Germany?
Thursday, 6 May 2027. In Germany Vatertag is held on Ascension Day, 39 days after Easter, so its date changes every year.