When is Father’s Day?
In Germany, Father’s Day is always on Ascension Day, 39 days after Easter Sunday. In 2027, Father’s Day in Germany (Ascension Day) falls on Thursday, May 6. In many regions, especially in eastern Germany, the holiday is also called Men’s Day (Männertag or Herrentag). It’s best to order your gift one to two weeks in advance so it’s sure to arrive in time.
Father’s Day gifts with meaning
Many dads say: “I don’t need anything.” So a meaningful gift isn’t one he needs, but one that reminds him of you. A matching look makes that visible: dad and kid wear the same look – on a walk, at the beach or in the family photo. You’ll find all ideas in our collection Father’s Day gifts, and all year round in our gifts for dad.
Father’s Day gift from the kids: DIY
Homemade gifts often touch dads the most – especially when the kids are still little. Ideas that work even with toddlers:
Handprint or footprint: with finger paint on paper, on a mug or on a canvas.
A drawing: “This is me with Dad” – framed, it becomes a real work of art.
Coupon book: “One lie-in for Dad”, “Playing football together”, “Helping wash the car”.
Interview with your child: Ask your child “What is Dad best at?” and write down the answers. Funny and touching at the same time.
Homemade cookies shaped like tools or hearts.
Experiences instead of things
Father’s Day breakfast in bed or at his favorite café.
A day out for two: dad and kid go climbing, fishing, to the stadium or to the zoo together.
Bike ride or hike with a picnic – the classic on Ascension Day.
Time for himself: For many dads, a free afternoon is the best gift of all.
Tip: Pack caps for your day out – they protect head and eyes from the sun. And in a matching look, you’ve got the perfect motif for the keepsake photo.
Father’s Day gifts from the kids: what suits which age?
Matching looks for dad and kid: son or daughter
Father’s Day gift from a son
Playing football, cycling, building sandcastles: dad and son are often a well-practiced duo. With the same cap, that becomes a real team outfit. You’ll find all sets for the two of you in matching looks for father and son.
Father’s Day gift from a daughter
Many daughters want to look just like their dad. Let her choose the style and color – then you both wear the cap, and dad sees right away who wears the matching one when he unwraps it. Matching sets are available in matching looks for father and daughter.
Which cap style suits dad?
Snapback cap: the classic with a flat brim and snapback closure.
Trucker cap: with a curved brim and breathable mesh on the sides and back.
Sports and performance cap: for active dads, by the water or doing sports. The performance cap is especially light and even floats.
Dad hat: soft, with a curved brim and metal buckle closure – the name says it all.
All styles are available in our sets of 2 for parent and child, and for the colder months there’s also the beanies set of 2. You'll find every style individually for dad in our caps for men.
Good to know: The sports cap is available for kids in KIDS M and KIDS L. Snapback, trucker, performance cap and dad hat also come in KIDS S for babies.
Father’s Day gift for the dad who has everything
Dads who “already have everything” especially appreciate something personal. A set he shares with his child is usually something he doesn’t have yet. If he already collects caps, something from our cap accessories is a great fit: the Cap Travel Case, which keeps up to 4 caps (up to 12 in the large version) protected on the go, or the wooden Cap Hooks for the wall. A single ADULT cap in a style he doesn’t have yet goes down well, too.
Small Father’s Day gifts under €20
Alongside the homemade ideas above, small helpers for everyday cap life are a great fit: the Cap Curver, which dad uses to shape the brim of his cap, the Cap Carabiner for attaching the cap to a backpack, a Cap Organizer in the small version for 7 caps for hanging in the closet or on the door, or the Cap Clip, so the cap stays in place when it’s windy.
Matching looks for dad and kid
Gift for the first Father’s Day: ideas from the baby
Your partner is celebrating his first Father’s Day as a dad? Your baby can’t pick a gift yet – but with your help it’s still a gift “from the baby”:
Photo book of the first months: the first walk, the first smile, dad changing diapers. You’ll still be looking at it together years from now.
A letter “from the baby”: write down from the baby’s point of view what dad does well every day. It costs nothing and is often kept for years.
Keepsake box: hospital bracelet, ultrasound picture and the first tiny socks – a box dad opens with your child later on.
Dad-time voucher: one fixed morning a month when dad heads out alone with the baby. For many new dads, an hour of sleep in the morning is a real gift, too.
A matching look that grows with you: dad wears his cap right away, and the little cap is available for babies from approx. 3 months in KIDS S and for toddlers from approx. 1 year in KIDS M. Our caps are still too big for newborns – in that case, pick a size your baby will grow into by summer.
Tip: Make it a tradition: take a photo of dad and child in their caps every Father’s Day – later you’ll see at a glance how much your child has grown.
If the baby is still on the way, you’ll find suitable sets among our gifts for expecting dads and in our guide Gifts for expecting dads. More ideas for a shared look are in our article Matching outfits without looking too matchy.
When several kids want to surprise dad
With our sets of 3 of one ADULT cap and two KIDS caps, every child is included. You can combine different colors or sizes with the Mix & Match Bundle Builder for caps & beanies.
Father’s Day gift from mom on behalf of the kids
If the kids are still too little to pick a gift themselves, mom usually takes over. To make it a gift “from the kids” all the same, your child can help wrap it, draw a picture on the card or hand over the package themselves. And if mom wears a cap in the same style too, the duo becomes a family look.
Men’s Day gift: ideas for your partner, brother and friends
If Ascension Day is celebrated as Men’s Day where you live, partners, brothers and best friends also appreciate a little something. It’s typically a day outdoors – a bike ride, a hike or a beer garden. A cap that suits his hobby fits right in: a light performance or sports cap for runners, cyclists and water-sports fans, a trucker cap with mesh for festivals and beer gardens, or a soft dad hat for everyday wear. You’ll find all styles among our caps for men & women, and we explain the differences in our article What types of caps are there?.
There’s also International Men’s Day on November 19. In the middle of autumn, a warm beanie is the better choice – our beanies for men & women have a fold-over cuff and fit a head circumference of approx. 55–62 cm. Or give time together: stadium tickets, a bike ride with a stop for food and a handwritten card.
Frequently asked questions
From what age does the KIDS cap fit?
KIDS S is designed for babies from approx. 3 months, KIDS M for toddlers approx. 1–2 years and KIDS L for kids from approx. 2 years. What really counts is the head circumference – you’ll find the exact measurements in our size chart.
Is Father’s Day a public holiday?
Yes. In Germany, Father’s Day falls on Ascension Day, which is a public holiday in all federal states.
Is Men’s Day the same as Father’s Day?
Almost: depending on the region, Ascension Day in Germany is called Father’s Day, Men’s Day or Herrentag – it’s the same holiday. International Men’s Day on November 19, on the other hand, is a separate day for all men, whether they’re fathers or not.
When is Father’s Day in Austria and Switzerland?
In Austria, Father’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in June. In Switzerland it is not an official holiday and is usually marked on the first Sunday in June.
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