Father's Day around the world — traditions, flowers & gift ideas
When is Father's Day? How is it celebrated? And why flowers for Dad are a great idea
Father's Day is celebrated around the world on different dates and in many different ways. One thing is the same everywhere: it's about showing Dad that he is appreciated.
Father's Day in Austria
When: Second Sunday in June. In Austria, Father's Day is not a public holiday, but it has been celebrated since the 1950s.
- Tradition: Family breakfast, handmade gifts from the children, and outings together.
- Flowers: Less common than on Mother's Day — but that is exactly what makes them such a lovely surprise. Sunflowers, bold red bouquets, or green plants are well received by fathers.
- Gift ideas: BBQ accessories, shared experiences (concerts, hikes), personal gifts.
Father's Day in Germany
When: Ascension Day (39 days after Easter, always a Thursday in May).
- Tradition: "Men's Day" — wagon tours with friends, hikes with beer. In recent years, the day has increasingly also been celebrated as a family day.
- Difference from Austria: In Germany, the day is a public holiday (Ascension Day); in Austria, it is not.
Father's Day around the world
- USA & UK: Third Sunday in June. Giving a tie is the classic choice — but it is increasingly being replaced by more personal gifts.
- Spain & Italy: March 19 (St. Joseph's Day / San José). Father's Day has religious roots.
- Scandinavia: Second Sunday in November. In the cold North, people celebrate cozily indoors.
- Thailand: December 5 (King Bhumibol's birthday). Canna flowers are the symbol of Father's Day.
- Australia: First Sunday in September (because spring is just beginning there).
- Russia: February 23 ("Defender of the Fatherland Day"). Originally a military holiday, today it is celebrated more generally as Men's Day / Father's Day.
- Japan: Third Sunday in June. Tradition: Dad is given a rose as a gift.
When is Father's Day 2026? In Austria: 14 June 2026 (2nd Sunday in June). In Germany: 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day).
Flowers for Dad — the best ideas
Flowers for men? Absolutely. Here are the bouquets that fathers especially love:
- Sunflower bouquet: Cheerful, easy-going, and a real statement — just like Dad. Yellow stands for joy of life.
- Bold colours: Deep red, orange, and burgundy feel masculine and elegant.
- Green plants: A Monstera, a bonsai, or a plant for the desk. Long-lasting and easy to care for.
- Pot of herbs: Basil, rosemary, thyme — perfect for dads who love to grill.
- Wildflower bouquet: Natural, relaxed, and loosely tied. Not too romantic — just right.
Combine gift ideas
- Flowers + wine/beer: A bouquet together with a bottle of Austrian wine or craft beer.
- Plant + tools: A plant for the balcony together with a new pair of garden shears.
- Bouquet + card: Very often, the handwritten card is what touches Dad the most.
- Time together: A voucher for something to enjoy together — a hike, a meal out, a concert — paired with flowers as a surprise.
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Frequently asked questions
In Austria, it is less of a tradition than Mother's Day, but that is exactly what makes it such a lovely surprise. Bold, uncomplicated bouquets (sunflowers, wildflowers) or green plants go down very well with most fathers.
On 14 June 2026 (the second Sunday in June). In Austria, Father's Day always falls on the second Sunday in June — unlike in Germany, where it is celebrated on Ascension Day.
Time together is the most valuable gift. A day out, a meal together, or a simple walk — along with a small flower bouquet and a handwritten card. It costs little and means a lot. Another lovely option: a pot of herbs for the kitchen or an easy-care plant for the office.