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Fathers Day falls on the third Sunday of June in the United States. Compared to Mothers Day, it took much longer to gain acceptance. Men dismissed it as a sentimental gimmick for years, and it did not become an official federal holiday until 1972, nearly 60 years after Mothers Day.

👔 Fathers Day History

👔 How Did Fathers Day Start?

The first Fathers Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd proposed it after hearing a Mothers Day sermon and thinking her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone after his wife died, deserved similar recognition.

📊 Fathers Day by the Numbers

Americans spend about $22.9 billion on Fathers Day, significantly less than the $35 billion spent on Mothers Day. The most popular gifts are greeting cards, clothing and gift cards. About 75 million dads in the US are celebrated on this day. Fathers Day is celebrated in over 70 countries, though not always on the same date.

👔 What Are the Most Popular Fathers Day Gifts?

The top Fathers Day gifts are greeting cards (given by about 60% of celebrants), clothing (45%), gift cards (44%), and special outings like dinner or sporting events (36%). Tools and electronics are popular but rank lower than most people assume. The average American spends about $171 on Fathers Day, compared to $254 on Mothers Day.

📅 When Is Fathers Day in Other Countries?

Most countries celebrate on the third Sunday of June, but there are exceptions. In Germany, Fathers Day falls on Ascension Day (40 days after Easter), and its tradition for groups of men to go hiking with wagons full of beer. In Thailand, its celebrated on December 5 (the late kings birthday). In Brazil, its the second Sunday of August. In Italy, its March 19 (St. Josephs Day).