Father’s Day

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Updated: May 1, 2024 | Published:

Father’s Day 2024 falls on Sunday, June 16th.

Okay, let’s face it – Father’s Day can be a weird mix of good intentions and bad ties. We love our dads, grandpas, and those awesome uncle-like figures, but sometimes the whole celebration thing gets…awkward. This year, let’s forget the forced smiles and truly show the dads in our lives how much we care.

Wait, This Started Because of a Mining Accident?

Seriously, did you know that? Way back in 1908, a woman named Grace Golden Clayton wanted to honor the fathers lost in a terrible mining disaster. But it was Sonora Smart Dodd, a daughter raised by a kickass single dad, who really pushed for a national Father’s Day. Kinda makes you think differently about the whole holiday, right?

Read: When is Mother's Day?

Dad Doesn’t Need Another Keychain (Probably)

Father's Day

Don’t get me wrong, new socks are always useful. But this Father’s Day, let’s think outside the gift box. Here’s the thing: dads are way more into experiences than stuff.

  • Play to his passions: Is he a die-hard baseball fan? Surprise him with tickets to see his team! More into hiking than home runs? Plan that weekend camping trip you always talk about.
  • Your time is the best present: Sounds cheesy, but it’s true. Put the phones away and just hang out. Help him with that garage project he’s been putting off, or just shoot the breeze and share some laughs.
  • Get cookin’ (or order takeout): Does he have a favorite restaurant he never splurges on? Treat him! Or, if he’s the grilling type, break out the steaks and fire up some quality time together.
  • Don’t be afraid to get sappy: Yeah, some dads aren’t the mushy type, but a heartfelt note or a framed picture of the two of you can mean more than any store-bought gift.
Read: Daughter's Day

Shout-Out to the Non-Dad Dads

Father’s Day is about way more than just biology. It’s about those uncles who always have our backs, the stepdads who stepped up, the grandfathers who doubled as best friends, and all those guys who mentor and guide us even when it’s not their job.

Read: Happy Birthday Daddy Quotes

Father’s Day 100 Year Calendar (From 1950 to 2050)

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
1950Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1951Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1952Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1953Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1954Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1955Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1956Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1957Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1958Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1959Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1960Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1961Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1962Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1963Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1964Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1965Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1966Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1967Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1968Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1969Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1970Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1971Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1972Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1973Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1974Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1975Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1976Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1977Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1978Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1979Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1980Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1981Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1982Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1983Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1984Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1985Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1986Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1987Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1988Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1989Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1990Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1991Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1992Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1993Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1994Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1995Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1996Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1997Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1998Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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1999Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2000Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2001Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2002Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2003Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2004Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2005Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2006Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2007Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2008Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2009Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2010Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2011Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2012Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2013Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2014Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2015Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2016Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2017Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2018Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2019Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2020Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2021Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2022Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2023Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2024Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2025Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2026Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2027Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2028Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2029Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2030Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2031Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2032Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2033Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2034Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2035Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2036Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2037Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2038Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2039Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2040Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2041Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2042Sunday15-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2043Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2044Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2045Sunday18-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2046Sunday17-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2047Sunday16-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2048Sunday21-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2049Sunday20-JunFather’s DayObservance 
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2050Sunday19-JunFather’s DayObservance

Let’s Make This Thing Meaningful

Sometimes it feels like Mother’s Day gets all the love, but dads deserve their moment too. Think about the guy who raised you, the ones who made a difference in your life…today’s about them. Let’s show ’em how freakin’ awesome they are!

Read: Father Wants 50 50 Custody of Newborn
Amy

About Amy T. Smith

Amy is the co-founder of AmyandRose and has been sharing her expertise on parenting, health, and lifestyle for several years. Based in Portland, she is a mother to two children—a teenager and a five-year-old—and has a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University.

Amy's writing offers practical advice and relatable stories to support parents through every stage, from pregnancy to the teenage years.

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