- Fourth Sunday of September in India
- 25 September in the US
- Girl Child Day on 11 October
Where it began
Daughters have long been honoured in many cultures. During Navratri, many Hindu families honour young girls in Kanya Puja as forms of the goddess.
Daughters Day as a special date grew in recent decades, shared by families who wanted a day to celebrate their girls. It has no single founder, and different countries keep it on different dates.
It sits close to other days for girls. India marks National Girl Child Day on 24 January, and the United Nations marks the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October.
How it grew over time
Traditional times
Young girls are honoured in rites such as Kanya Puja.
2008
India begins National Girl Child Day on 24 January.
2012
The United Nations marks the first International Day of the Girl Child.
Today
Families share notes, photos and meals for their daughters.
How it is celebrated in different places
India
The fourth Sunday of September brings messages, family outings and favourite meals.
United States
Many families mark the day on 25 September.
Nepal
Young girls are honoured as goddesses in many rites during festivals.
Daughters Day moments
Daughters Day today
Today parents tell their daughters how proud they are. A note, a hug, a day out or a shared photo says the same thing: you are loved.
