Why is Father’s Day celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June?

Father’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June to honor and appreciate fathers for their love, care, and role in the family. The tradition of celebrating Father's Day on the third Sunday of June began in the United States. The date was chosen because Sonora Smart Dodd, who is credited with founding Father’s Day, wanted to honor her father’s birthday month of June. 

The first official Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910. Later, in 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon officially declared the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day, and many countries around the world followed this tradition.

Reasons for choosing 3rd Sunday of June:

• It aligns with the birthday of Sonora Smart Dodd’s father.
• Summer weather in June allows outdoor family celebrations.
• U.S. government officially approved this date in 1972.

Today, Father’s Day is a global occasion to recognize the efforts and sacrifices fathers make for their children and families.