Father's Day in Romania

Father’s Day (Ziua Tatălui) is a special day for fathers and father figures in Romania on the second Sunday of May. This observance follows Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May.

A father giving food to his baby. Father's Day is a day to appreciate fathers and father figures.

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What do people do?

Many fathers and father figures are given cards and gifts on Father’s Day (also spelled as Fathers’ Day). Some families prepare special breakfasts, lunches or dinners for their fathers. Children also prepare songs and poems for their fathers.

Public life

Father’s Day is an observance and not a public holiday in Romania.

Background

On October 15, 2009, the Romanian government adopted a law that set the country’s official Father’s Day on the second Sunday of May and Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May. The law initiative was sparked by TATA, an alliance that fights discrimination against fathers. Father’s Day is also celebrated internationally.

Symbols

Cards and gifts symbolize one’s appreciation for fathers and father figures on Father’s Day.

About Father's Day in other countries

Father's Day Observances

Related holidays

• Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
• Children's Day ―Saturday, June 1, 2013

Other holidays in May 2013 in Romania

• Labor Day / May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
• Public holiday ―Thursday, May 2, 2013
• Public holiday 2 ―Friday, May 3, 2013
• Orthodox Easter Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
• Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
• Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013