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Is Father's Day a holiday in China

Father's Day is not a traditional Chinese holiday, it belongs to the western countries.

Father's Day, as its name implies, is a holiday of thanksgiving to one's father. It began in the early twentieth century in the United States, and is now widely spread around the world, the date of the holiday varies according to the region.

The most widely celebrated date is the third Sunday of June every year, and 52 countries and regions around the world celebrate Father's Day on this day. The holiday is celebrated in a variety of ways, most of which are related to gift-giving, family dinners or activities.

China does not have an official Father's Day. However, people in mainland China customarily use the third Sunday of June as Father's Day; in Taiwan, it is celebrated on August 8 every year, also known as "8-8 Day".

Date of the holiday

Every year on March 19: Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain (St. Joseph's Day).

Every year on May 8: Korea (Parents' Day).

Annual Ascension Day: Germany.

Every year June 4: Denmark.

Annual first Sunday in June: Lithuania.

Annual second Sunday in June: Austria, Belgium.

Third Sunday in June every year: Singapore, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe ......

Annually, June 20: Bulgaria.

Annual June 23: Nicaragua, Poland.

Every year on the last Sunday of July: the Dominican **** and country.

Every year, second Sunday in August: Brazil.

Every year, first Sunday in September: New Zealand, Australia.

Every year, third Sunday in October: Russia.

The second Sunday in November: Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Father's Day