When Is Father’s Day 2024? Know Date, History, Significance And Other Details

World Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to acknowledge the consistent contribution and sacrifice of a father or father figures in the lives of children and families. The third Sunday of June is celebrated as World Father’s Day around the world and, this year, it falls on June 16.

People celebrate this day with different kinds of gestures. For instance, some prefer to give their dads gifts, while others would rather spend a day in the company of their father or father figure.

Sonora Smart Dodd founded this unique day after attending a Mother's Day church service in 1909. Her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran raised her and her five siblings as a single father.

She thought that a father’s contribution needs to be recognised and, hence, she started a campaign to initiate Father's Day. Dodd's campaign gained attention and soon the first Father's Day was observed on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington, US.

This day subsequently gained popularity throughout the United States and the US Congress officially declared World Father's Day in 1972.

This day is celebrated to appreciate the contributions of fathers and father-like figures in a person’s life. Fathers play a significant role in shaping a child's life. From inculcating the right values to helping their children develop a healthy and positive lifestyle, a father supports children at different stages of their lives and guides them in the right direction.

From spending a fun day with your father to gifting him his favourite gadget or car, one can plan a lot for Father's Day.

Here are a few common ideas to celebrate Father's Day:

• Personalised gifts

• Karaoke

• Massage chair

• Weekend getaway

• Movie date

Add an extra-special touch with inspiring wishes and messages for your dad.