When is Father's Day in 2017? Learn the origin and date of Father's Day

Father's Day 2017 is coming soon. Do you know the origin of Father's Day? Do you know when is Father's Day in 2017? Next, let’s learn about Father’s Day.

When is Father's Day in 2017?

Chinese Father's Day

Regarding the date of Father's Day, there is no officially established Father's Day in our country. In our mainland, Father's Day is generally celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. The Father's Day in 2017 is: June 18, 2017. In Taiwan, Father's Day is on August 8 every year. This is because "Baba" is similar to "Dad", and the two words "Baba" together look like the word "father", so Father's Day is also called "Baba Festival".

International Father's Day

Father's Day, as the name suggests, is a holiday to thank fathers. It began around the beginning of the 20th century in the United States and is now widely spread around the world. The festival date varies from region to region. There are 52 countries and regions in the world that celebrate Father's Day on the third Sunday of June. However, the date of Father's Day varies from country to country, and there are various ways to celebrate, most of which involve giving gifts, family gatherings or activities.