About Father's Day

How long until Father's Day?

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Dates of Father's Day

2027 Various Jun 19, Aug 8

ChinaSat, Jun 19Observances Holiday

TaiwanSun, Aug 8Observances Holiday

2026 Various Jun 19, Aug 8

ChinaFri, Jun 19Observances Holiday

TaiwanSat, Aug 8Observances Holiday

2025 Various Jun 19, Aug 8

ChinaThu, Jun 19Observances Holiday

TaiwanFri, Aug 8Observances Holiday

2024 Various Jun 19, Aug 8

ChinaWed, Jun 19Observances Holiday

TaiwanThu, Aug 8Observances Holiday

2023 Various Jun 19, Aug 8

ChinaMon, Jun 19Observances Holiday

TaiwanTue, Aug 8Observances Holiday

Summary

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

Where is Father's Day observed in 2026?

ChinaJun 19

TaiwanAug 8

In Taiwan, Father's Day is celebrated on 8 August as the Chinese for eight is 'ba', while a colloquial word for father is 'ba-ba' - so the eighth day of the eighth month sounds similar to 'daddy'. This was also the date for Father's day in China, but the date was moved to the third Sunday in June.

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