When Is Father's Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 20 June 2027
UK Father's Day 2027 falls on Sunday 20 June 2027. Unlike Mother's Day, Father's Day in the UK is not tied to the Christian calendar — it always falls on the third Sunday of June every year, making the date easy to predict well in advance.
The exact date in 2027
UK Father's Day 2027 falls on Sunday 20 June 2027.
Why the date is easy to predict
Father's Day is always held on the third Sunday of June in the UK, every single year, regardless of when Easter falls. This is different from Mothering Sunday, which moves each year because it is linked to Easter. Because the rule is simple and fixed to the calendar month, you can always work out a future UK Father's Day date without needing to check a religious calendar.
Is Father's Day the same across the UK?
Yes. Unlike some other UK observances that can vary by nation, Father's Day falls on the same date — the third Sunday of June — across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
When is Father's Day 2027 in the UK?
UK Father's Day 2027 falls on Sunday 20 June 2027.
Is UK Father's Day date fixed every year?
Yes. Father's Day in the UK always falls on the third Sunday of June, every year, unlike Mothering Sunday, which moves with Easter.
Is Father's Day a bank holiday?
No. Father's Day is not a UK bank holiday — it is an observance day only, and shops, schools and workplaces operate as normal.
Dates are provided as a helpful guide and calculated using standard UK calendar rules.