June 13, 2025: Father’s Day 2025 is more than a date—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the men who have shaped our lives with strength, love, and unwavering support. Celebrated worldwide, Father’s Day is a time to honour fathers, grandfathers, and all father figures for their role in nurturing families and guiding future generations.
📅 When is Father’s Day in 2025?
Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday of June each year in many countries including India, the United States, the UK, and Canada.
In 2025, Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 15.
Though the exact date varies each year, it always falls between June 15 and June 21.
📜 The Origin and History of Father’s Day
The history of Father’s Day goes back to the early 1900s in the United States. The idea was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, who was inspired by her own father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran who raised six children as a single parent after his wife passed away.
To honour his dedication, Sonora advocated for a day to appreciate fathers. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910.
Over the years, the celebration gained popularity, and in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed it into law, officially declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day in the U.S.
💞 What Makes Father’s Day Meaningful?
Father’s Day is more than just gifts and greeting cards. It’s a moment to acknowledge the silent heroes—fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures—who often work behind the scenes, providing love, discipline, guidance, and strength.
This day is an opportunity to pause and simply say, “Thank you, Dad”—for the sacrifices, life lessons, and unconditional support.
🤔 Interesting Facts About Father’s Day
- 🧔 72 million fathers reside in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- 👶 231,000 stay-at-home dads were recorded in 2023.
- 💌 Father’s Day ranks as the fourth most popular occasion for greeting cards, as per Hallmark.
- 🌹 The rose is the official flower for Father’s Day in the U.S.—red roses for living fathers and white roses in memory of those who have passed.
- 🇺🇸 George Washington is often referred to as the “Founding Father” of the United States, symbolising leadership and paternal dedication.
Father’s Day 2025 is a chance to reflect, honour, and reconnect. Whether it’s through a card, a call, or quality time together, it’s the thought and love that count most.