Father's Day 2026 in Australia
Father's Day 2026 in Australia is on
Sunday, September 6, 2026
57 days ago
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About Father's Day 2026
Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, September 6. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Father's Day in Australia is an observance held on the first Sunday in September — not the June date used in the United States. Nothing closes; it is a family day of gifts, breakfasts and gatherings at the start of the Australian spring.
Father's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 6, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | September 5, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Father's Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | Fri | Friday before the AFL Grand Final | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Date rule
- First Sunday in September (Australia and New Zealand)
- Legal status
- Observance — not a public holiday; nothing closes
- U.S. difference
- The United States celebrates on the third Sunday in June
- Origin
- First celebrated in Spokane, Washington in 1910; adopted in Australia by the 1930s
- Season
- The first weekend of the Australian spring, during football finals season
Frequently asked questions
What day is Father's Day in 2026?
Father's Day 2026 is on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Is Father's Day a day off in 2026?
Father's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Father's Day 2026?
Father's Day 2026 was 57 days ago, on September 6, 2026.