Father’s Day in Germany, also known as Vatertag, Männertag, or Herrentag, falls on Ascension Day, which is on May 29, 2025. Unlike many countries that celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June, Germany connects it with a religious holiday. Traditions and Customs Men gather to celebrate manhood on Vatertag. They often go on group hikes (Vatertagsausflug). They pull carts filled with beer and food, and walk through the countryside. This tradition began .