Father’s Day 2024 Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the third Sunday in June. Is Father’s Day a Public Holiday? Father’s Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, 16 June 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in South Africa. About Father’s Day Read more about Father’s Day. Father’s Day Observances YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type2019Sun16 JunFather’s DayObservance2020Sun21 JunFather’s DayObservance2021Sun20 JunFather’s DayObservance2022Sun19 JunFather’s DayObservance2023Sun18 JunFather’s DayObservance2024Sun16 JunFather’s DayObservance2025Sun15 JunFather’s DayObservance2026Sun21 JunFather’s DayObservance2027Sun20 JunFather’s DayObservance2028Sun18 JunFather’s DayObservance2029Sun17 JunFather’s DayObservance