When is Father’s Day 2021 and why does the date change each year?
SONS and daughters will get to show their appreciation for their dads and father figures as they celebrate Father’s Day this year. Having already had Mother’s Day, it is the dads’ turn in receiving thanks, cards and gifts for their impact on us this year. When is Father’s Day 2021? Father’s Day is a worldwide […]
SONS and daughters will get to show their appreciation for their dads and father figures as they celebrate Father’s Day this year.
Having already had Mother’s Day, it is the dads’ turn in receiving thanks, cards and gifts for their impact on us this year.
When is Father’s Day 2021?
Father’s Day is a worldwide celebration.
In the UK, it falls on the third Sunday of June each year, following Mother’s Day in March.
In 2021 the third Sunday is June 20.
It was created as a way of showing appreciation to fathers all around the world and has gained much popularity with millions of people marking the day.
Why does the date change every year?
Father’s Day is always held on the third Sunday in June.
This means the exact date will vary every year.
In 2022 it will fall on June 19.
It is not the same date at all in some countries.
In Australia, for example Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September.
What is Father’s Day?
In Europe, the idea to celebrate fatherhood dates back to 1508.
It is thought to have Pagan roots.
It evolved to what is now known as Father’s Day in order to celebrate men as there was already a Mother’s Day.
The idea was then introduced to other parts of the world and even recognised as a national holiday in certain jurisdictions.
Although the UK does not enjoy the same, the day is one of the most widely celebrated and anticipated in the country.
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