Father's Day

Content Guide

• When Is Father's Day
• What Is Father's Day
• When Sales Start
• Best Deals
• Gift Ideas
• FAQ

When Is Father's Day 2027

Father's Day always lands on the third Sunday in June, which places the 2027 edition on Sunday, June 20.

What Day Is Father's Day This Year?

Because the date follows a weekday rule rather than a fixed calendar day, it shifts slightly from year to year.

Year	Father's Day Date
2026	June 21
2027	June 20
2028	June 18
2029	June 17
2030	June 16

 

What Is Father's Day

Father's Day honors fathers, grandfathers, and father figures across the country.

The tradition traces back to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, who campaigned for a day recognizing her own father after being inspired by an early Mother's Day sermon in 1909. The first city-wide celebration followed in 1910, and the holiday became an official federal observance in 1972.

When Do Father's Day Sales Start

Most retailers begin rolling out their promotions one to two weeks before the holiday, with early markdowns often appearing on tools, grills, and tech first before spreading to fashion and food deals.

The heaviest discounts tend to land on Thursday through Sunday, so anyone tracking Father's Day savings across multiple retailers will usually see prices drop lowest in that final stretch.

Waiting until the last weekend can pay off on bigger-ticket items, though popular sizes and models in categories like grills or power tools may sell out before the discounts peak.

What Are The Best Father's Day Deals

Retailers tend to roll out their promotions in the weeks leading up to the holiday, spread across a handful of categories where dad actually shops. Here's where to look.

Tools, outdoor gear & personal care

The Home Depot Father's Day sale is usually one of the biggest events of the season, covering power tools, garage storage, and lawn equipment, while the Lowe's Father's Day sale runs a similar lineup with its own markdowns on drills, mowers, and outdoor power equipment.

Anyone stocking up on drills, sanders, or a full workbench setup can usually find a Father's Day tool sale worth waiting for. Dads who spend more time outdoors than in the garage can also find deals on golf gear and fishing equipment, and there's usually a wave of cologne and grooming discounts worth checking too.

Grills & outdoor cooking

Summer kicks off right around Father's Day, and that timing usually brings a wave of Father's Day grill sales on smokers, pellet cookers, and everything needed for backyard cookouts.

Electronics & tech

Amazon and Best Buy are reliable stops for markdowns on headphones, smartwatches, and laptops, and shoppers keeping an eye out for broader Father's Day discounts will usually find them across both retailers.

Fashion & department stores

The Macy's Father's Day sale covers cologne, watches, and activewear, while Target, Walmart, Kohl's, and JCPenney round out apparel and everyday essentials at a discount.

Food & dining

Plenty of restaurants run Father's Day food deals around the weekend, and some grocery chains discount steak and grilling cuts for anyone hosting at home instead.

Best Father's Day Gift Ideas

Not sure what to get for Father’s Day? These gift ideas cover the range of dads out there, from the easy-to-shop-for to the notoriously hard-to-please.

Custom Father’s Day gifts work well when you want something that feels one-of-a-kind, whether it's an engraved knife, a custom mug, or a photo book put together from family pictures.

Father’s Day gift baskets are an easy way to cover several small favorites at once, mixing snacks, grooming products, or drinks into a single present that still feels thoughtful. Kids or anyone on a tighter budget can lean into DIY Father's Day gifts, from a homemade card to a hand-built project that took more time than money.

Unique Father’s Day gifts tend to land best with dads who already have the basics covered, think experience-based presents, hobby-specific gear, or something a bit unexpected instead of the usual tie or mug.

Choosing the right present often comes down to who you're shopping for. A gift for a husband might lean toward something shared, like a weekend trip or new grilling gear, while a Father’s Day gift for grandpa often works better as something sentimental, such as a framed photo or a family memory book. For a first Father's Day gift, new dads tend to appreciate something that marks the occasion itself, like a custom keepsake tied to the baby's name or birth date.

FAQ

• Is Father's Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Father's Day has been an official federal observance in the US since 1972, though most businesses, schools, and government offices stay open as usual.

• Is Father's Day always on a Sunday?

Yes, in the US it's fixed to the third Sunday in June every year, so the day of the week never changes even though the calendar date does.

• Is Father's Day international?

Yes, Father's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, though not always on the same date. Canada, the UK, India, and Mexico align with the US on the third Sunday in June, while countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal celebrate on March 19, and Australia marks the day in September.