Father's Day in Australia
Father's Day in Australia is held on September 7. Also Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. This event in the first decade of the month September is annual. Help us
There are over 4.6 million fathers in Australia. The traditional flower of Father's Day is a rose. Red roses are for living fathers and white roses are for fathers who have died. Father's Day became a popular celebration during World War II, when many fathers were away at war. Fathers Day in Australia on First Sunday September and was shared with New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinnea.
Different families or countries have different traditions and customs when it comes to Father’s Day. But for people who won’t be able to meet up in-person, many people will have planned other ways to celebrate Father’s Day this year.
Much like in the United States, children often purchase their fathers a unique gift. They also often make a gift to honor their fathers in school. Some schools will also put on special concerts or ceremonies. A large lunch is often prepared and families often participate in one of many outings.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Grandparents Day in Estonia on September 14 (Vanavanemate Päev is celebrated on the second Sunday in September);
Grandparents Day in Canada on September 14 (Second Sunday of September);
Grandparents Day in Phillipines on September 14 (Second Sunday in September);
Father's Day in Ukraine and Latvia on September 21 (celebrated on the third Sunday in September)