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When Is Father’s Day 2026? Date, Day and Countdown
Father’s Day 2026 is on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Counting down to Father’s Day 2026…
2026 dates around Father’s Day
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Father’s Day | 21 June 2026 | Sunday |
| Mothering Sunday | 15 March 2026 | Sunday |
How 2026 compares
The last time it fell on 21 June was 2020. The next time it falls on 21 June will be 2037.
How the date is worked out
Father’s Day is a fixed rule rather than a fixed date: the third Sunday in June. Because June’s first Sunday can fall anywhere from the 1st to the 7th, the third Sunday lands between 15 and 21 June.
Good to know
- It falls on the same day as Father’s Day in the USA and Canada, although many countries celebrate on other dates (Australia and New Zealand use the first Sunday in September).
- Father’s Day is not a bank holiday.
- It is always between 15 and 21 June.
Other years
Frequently asked questions
When is Father’s Day 2026?
Father’s Day 2026 is on Sunday 21 June.
What day of the week is Father’s Day in 2026?
Sunday.
Is Father’s Day on the same date as Mothering Sunday?
No. Mothering Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, 15 March 2026, in the spring, while Father’s Day is in June.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.