Event

Father's Day 2023

Father's Day in Germany falls on Ascension Day. The date is a nationwide public holiday, even though Father's Day itself remains a custom and family observance.

Answer

When is it?

Father's Day 2023 is on Thursday, 18 May 2023. Ascension Day is the public holiday; Father's Day is the related social observance, not an additional separate public holiday.

Status
Past

Father's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Father's Day 2023

All events
18 May
Father's Day Ascension Day

Falls on Ascension Day in Germany; the public holiday is nationwide.

Thursday, 18 May 2023
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against German statutory source context.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar
Planning impact

Father's Day in Germany falls on Ascension Day and is therefore tied to a nationwide public holiday.

In Germany, the Friday after Ascension Day is the key bridge day. Also check outings, rail travel, groups and family visits.

Bridge day

The Friday after matters

Thursday is a nationwide day off. The following Friday turns it into a long weekend for many people.

Family and groups

Father's Day, Men's Day, outings

Depending on the region, the day can mean family visits, Men's Day, group walks or outings, so offers need to match the local context.

Travel

Check rail and destinations early

The public holiday always falls on Thursday; short trips, lakes, beer gardens, hiking routes and city centres can become busier.

Work

No separate extra holiday

The day off is Ascension Day. Father's Day is the social observance attached to the same date.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about father's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Father's Day in Germany?

Father's Day in Germany is on Ascension Day, 39 days after Easter Sunday and always on a Thursday.

Is Father's Day a separate public holiday?

No. The public holiday is Ascension Day; Father's Day, Herrentag and Men's Day are social names for the same date.

Which bridge day matters?

The Friday after Ascension Day is the key bridge day.