Father’s Day Special

June 21, 2026

June 21 is considered as Father’s Day. The day is more than a date on the calendar. We need to make it an occasion to pause and appreciate the man who has offered advice, encouragement and support through every stage of life.

While gifts are always welcome, the most meaningful celebrations are often the ones that create memories and strengthen family bonds.

If you’re looking for ways to make Father’s Day 2026 truly memorable, here are 12 thoughtful ideas that go beyond the usual card and gift hamper.

1. Recreate a Childhood Memory
Think back to an activity you loved doing with your father as a child. It could be flying kites, visiting a local park, playing cricket, fishing or going on Sunday drives. Recreating a cherished memory can be surprisingly emotional and reminds both of you of the moments that helped shape your relationship.

Father’s Day Around the World
Father’s Day is also celebrated on different days in different countries. For instance, in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, it is celebrated on March 19, which is the Feast of St Joseph, who is the patron saint of fathers. In Australia, the first Sunday of September is marked for the occasion.

The Origin Story
While there are many tales that go around about the origin of Father’s Day, it is generally agreed upon that it began in the United States in the early 1900s.

One popular theory is that the first Father’s Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia, as a church service. It was suggested to the pastor as a memorial after a mine explosion in nearby Monongah had killed 361 men the previous winter. Another explanation is that Father’s Day came into existence after Mother’s Day began to be celebrated around the same time.

Nevertheless, the first Father’s Day in June was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. President Calvin Coolidge recommended the day as a national holiday in 1924. President Lyndon Johnson made Father’s Day a holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 1966, but it was only officially recognised in 1972, during the presidency of Richard Nixon.