- 28 September in the US
- Kept by families
- A day of love and pride
Where it began
Families in every culture celebrate their children with blessings and rites, from naming ceremonies to first birthdays. Sons Day is a modern, simple way to add one more day of thanks.
The day has no single known founder. It grew in recent years as parents began to share messages about their sons, much like Daughters Day.
Its spirit is gentle: to tell sons that kindness and honesty matter, and that they are loved just as they are.
How it grew over time
Traditional times
Families bless sons and daughters in rites through the year.
Recent years
Sons Day on 28 September grows among families in the United States.
Today
Parents in many countries share notes and photos for their sons.
How it is celebrated in different places
United States
Many families mark the day on 28 September with a meal or an outing.
India
Parents share messages and photos and cook their son's favourite food.
Families abroad
Parents far from home send calls and messages to grown-up sons.
Sons Day moments
Sons Day today
Today Sons Day is kept quietly at home. A hug, a note or a game together reminds sons that their family is proud of them.
