Father's Day is an important day world wide. It is a fine opportunity to honor the Dad's or Father's of the world.
Many Catholics call St. Joseph's Day, on March 19th, Father's Day because Joseph was the father of Jesus.
Another tradition of Father's Day is that of the Flowers, Red roses are worn on Father's Day to signify that one's father is living. White roses mean one's father has died.
Countries | Date of Father's Day celebration | Countries | Date of Father's Day celebration |
Argentina | 3rd Sunday in June | Chile and Canada | 3rd Sunday in June |
France | 3rd Sunday in June | Japan | 3rd Sunday in June |
Netherlands | 3rd Sunday in June | United Kingdom | 3rd Sunday in June |
United States | 3rd Sunday in June | India | 3rd Sunday in June |
Australia | 1st Sunday in September | New Zealand | 1st Sunday in September |
Denmark | 2nd Sunday in November | Finland | 2nd Sunday in November |
Norway | 2nd Sunday in November | Sweden | 1st Sunday in September |
Portugal | St. Joseph's Day March 19 | Spain | St. Joseph's Day March 19 |
Germany | Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter) | Lithuania | The first Sunday in June |
Belgium | St. Joseph's Day & 2nd Sunday in June | Bulgaria | June 20 |
Taiwan | August 8 | Brazil | 2nd Sunday in August |
Thailand | December 5 (This is the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej) |