National Father-in-Law Day, celebrated every year on July 30, is a day set aside to recognize and appreciate the father figures we gain through marriage. While it’s not an official public holiday, it encourages people to strengthen family connections and show gratitude for their father-in-law’s role in their life.
This day can be a chance to express respect, share quality time, or simply say thank you. Whether your relationship is close or still growing, National Father-in-Law Day reminds us of the importance of extending appreciation beyond our immediate family circle and building bonds across generations.
💕 See also our complete list of family and relationship holidays, which lists celebrations like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Grandparents Day, Siblings Day and many more.
When is National Father-in-Law Day?
National Father-in-Law Day is always celebrated on July 30th. To help you plan your celebrations and ensure you never miss this significant day, we’ve compiled a list of National Father-in-Law Day dates up to the year 2030, including the weekdays. Mark your calendars and make this day memorable for your father-in-law!
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Tuesday, July 30 |
| 2025 | Wednesday, July 30 |
| 2026 | Thursday, July 30 |
| 2027 | Friday, July 30 |
| 2028 | Sunday, July 30 |
| 2029 | Monday, July 30 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, July 30 |
How to Celebrate Father-in-Law Day
Father-in-Law Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating the unique role that fathers-in-law play in our lives. This day provides a perfect opportunity to strengthen your bond and create lasting memories. Here are seven unique and memorable ways to celebrate Father-in-Law Day that will show your appreciation and make him feel special.
Create a Memory Scrapbook
Create a scrapbook filled with photos, mementos, and stories that highlight special moments you’ve shared with your father-in-law. Include contributions from other family members to make it even more special, and present it to him during a family gathering to relive those cherished memories together.
Have a Gardening Day Together
Spend the day working together in the garden if your father-in-law enjoys gardening. You can plant new flowers, vegetables, or create a small herb garden, and use the time to bond and share gardening tips and stories.
Organize a DIY Workshop
Organize a DIY workshop where you can build or craft something together. This could be a small piece of furniture, a birdhouse, or any other project that interests him, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a project side by side.
Conduct a Legacy Interview
Conduct an interview with your father-in-law where you ask him about his life, experiences, and wisdom. Record it as a keepsake for future generations, and compile the stories into a book or video to share with the entire family.
Work on a Customized Puzzle
Have a custom puzzle made from a family photo or a picture of a place he loves. Spend the day working on it together, and frame the completed puzzle as a keepsake to remember the special time you spent together.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
📝 This article was originally published on July 23rd, 2024. It has been thoroughly updated, and the publishing date has been changed to reflect the new version.
