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Father's Day in Germany

Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the third Sunday in June.

Is Father's Day a Public Holiday?

Although Father's Day is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Ascension Day in 2020.

Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting.

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About Father's Day

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Father's Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015ThuMay 14Father's DayObservance
2016ThuMay 5Father's DayObservance
2017ThuMay 25Father's DayObservance
2018ThuMay 10Father's DayObservance
2019ThuMay 30Father's DayObservance
2020ThuMay 21Father's DayObservance
2021ThuMay 13Father's DayObservance
2022ThuMay 26Father's DayObservance
2023ThuMay 18Father's DayObservance
2024ThuMay 9Father's DayObservance
2025ThuMay 29Father's DayObservance

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