Father's Day

About 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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