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Father's Day 2025 in France

In a similar fashion to Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day is celebrated in France. Held on the third Sunday in June, it celebrates and honors the role of fathers in shaping and building families.

Is Father's Day a Public Holiday?

Father's Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in France.

Dad gets a special treat from his daughter on Fathers' Day, which is celebrated on the third Sunday June in France.

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Celebrate Fathers' Day

Fathers are given presents such as chocolates and homemade gifts, including paintings and handwritten poems. Some families celebrate the day by eating out, while others stay at home to prepare a special meal. The holiday is also celebrated in other countries worldwide.

Public Life

Fathers' Day is an observance and not an official public holiday in France.

About Fathers' Day

The French observance of Father’s Day can be traced back the celebration of St Joseph’s Day on March 19, which also recognized fathers. However, in 1952 an official decree was made to recognize Fathers’ Day on the third Sunday of June each year in France.

About Father's Day in Other Countries

Read more about Father's Day.

Father's Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunJun 16Father's DayObservance
2020SunJun 21Father's DayObservance
2021SunJun 20Father's DayObservance
2022SunJun 19Father's DayObservance
2023SunJun 18Father's DayObservance
2024SunJun 16Father's DayObservance
2025SunJun 15Father's DayObservance
2026SunJun 21Father's DayObservance
2027SunJun 20Father's DayObservance
2028SunJun 18Father's DayObservance
2029SunJun 17Father's DayObservance

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