Gift ideas father’s day gifts

What gift should you give for Father’s Day?

It’s not always easy to find a good Father’s Day gift idea. Unlike a birthday, Father’s Day is celebrated exclusively within the family – it’s the perfect opportunity to give a present that will make your dad happy and awaken shared memories. You can also put the family in the spotlight by offering a Father’s Day gift with a photo and the names of all the family members. You can personalise it with your dad’s name or his photo. You could also choose a fun personalised men’s gift to enjoy an unforgettable moment together. Personalised gifts are often greatly appreciated, as they show thoughtfulness and effort to please the person you love.

How can you make your dad happy?

Personalising a gift is one thing, but finding the right Father’s Day gift to personalise is another. To do that, you first need to identify what type of present will really please him. Does he prefer practical objects or items for relaxation? Whether it’s kitchen utensils, garden furniture, decorative objects or gadgets, you’ll find a wide range of original Father’s Day gifts at Amikado. Organised by category, you’ll quickly find what you’re looking for: personalised textiles, photo gifts for dads, books, wines and nostalgic presents. Think of a fun phrase to engrave, so he smiles every time he uses it.

What is the origin of Father’s Day?

In France, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. But what about the rest of the world? In some Catholic countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on 19 March, Saint Joseph’s Day. In Taiwan, it’s celebrated in summer, on 8 August, due to the similarity in pronunciation between “dad” and the number 8. In Thailand, Father’s Day falls on the king’s birthday, and it is customary to give a “Canna” flower, symbol of masculinity, and to dress in yellow, the colour of royalty. Wherever you are, it’s the perfect occasion to give a lovely Father’s Day gift.

Spoil grandads too

In June, we celebrate dads. But now, grandads are also honoured on 6 October 2024 for Grandfathers’ Day — a day just for grandfathers, who are often forgotten on Father’s Day. And although it’s not as widely celebrated as its “big sister” in June, remembering it with a gift will be an especially lovely surprise.

For this special day, give your grandad an unforgettable surprise by browsing our dedicated grandfather gifts section.

The ideal Father’s Day gift is personalised

Father’s Day immediately brings to mind a gift for dad that’s very personal. There’s no need to spend a fortune to find a cheap, unique and useful Father’s Day gift that your dad will keep close every day. Personalising his gift will make it truly unique and show just how much effort and care you put into choosing it. For many practical, everyday products, our embroidery, printing, engraving or sublimation options are both elegant and discreet — and, as a bonus, nobody will be able to “borrow” his pen, bottle, phone charger, wallet or mouse mat… and that’s far from an exhaustive list!

What exactly is Father’s Day? How is it calculated?

Every year the question comes up again. To boost your Father’s Day knowledge, our special Father’s Day guide explains everything about the different Father’s Day dates around the world. In short, remember these two key dates so you never forget his Father’s Day gift:

– The 3rd Sunday of June in France, and also, for example, in the United States, China and Japan.

– 19 March, Saint Joseph’s Day, father of Jesus, in strongly Catholic countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal and Bolivia.

Recent and upcoming Father’s Day dates

• Father’s Day 2023: Sunday 18 June 2023
• Father’s Day 2024: Sunday 16 June 2024
• Father’s Day 2025: Sunday 15 June 2025
• Father’s Day 2026: Sunday 21 June 2026
• Father’s Day 2027: Sunday 20 June 2027
• Father’s Day 2028: Sunday 18 June 2028

A practical gift for your dad

Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, is often the perfect opportunity to combine usefulness with pleasure. As it falls around the start of summer – near 21 June – it’s worth thinking about which Father’s Day gifts your dad could use in the coming months: outdoors in the sunshine, at home or at work. For outdoor activities, our top three are: our must-have personalised barbecue apron (with optional accessories), the gardener’s multi-function knife from Gentlemen’s Hardware, and our famous set of engraved pétanque boules. For an even more festive touch, you can opt for the “triplette + personalised rosé bottle” set. We’re leaning more towards pleasure than practicality here… but the line is very thin!

And to prepare for autumn, you can anticipate future ceps or chanterelle picking with an elegant Opinel mushroom knife.

Another very popular Father’s Day gift in our catalogue is the engraved photo keyring. It’s a simple, useful present: your best family photo or a picture of the children laser-engraved on a metal plate mounted on a keyring, so he’s always surrounded by his loved ones.

Comforting gifts for Dad

Winter has been long, your dad has worked hard — just like your mum — and he needs to relax… Take care of him with a cosy or gourmet Father’s Day gift. For comfort, we suggest a handsome personalised men’s bathrobe embroidered with his name or initials, perhaps with a matching towel, or a stylish 100% cotton chef’s apron customised as you wish. This leads us to the “comfort food” category and our range of gourmet gifts for dads. Amikado offers a wide selection of sets combining personalised glasses (champagne flutes, wine or whisky glasses) and a bottle of wine, whisky or champagne with a custom label. These glasses are also sold individually, including the personalised beer glass for dad, the perfect Father’s Day gift for a hops lover. Got a sweet-toothed dad? Treat him to a giant personalised Toblerone bar with his name on it – no need to go via an airport to get this king-size chocolate!

This year, Father’s Day is all about leather!

Don’t worry — Amikado remains a family-friendly site! By “leather”, we’re referring to our range of personalised leather goods: a wide selection of document holders, wallets, coin purses and other small accessories in a variety of colours, personalised either with an embossed name in silver or gold tones, or with a laser-engraved design of your choice. Our two favourite picks for Father’s Day are the passport holder and the personalised car document holder. Two accessories your dad has probably managed without until now… but which will quickly become essential. To complete the set, why not add a personalised keyring, such as a motorbike keyring or a Formula 1 keyring?

Father’s Day gifts: follow the guide

If you’d like to explore more Father’s Day gift ideas or simply learn more about this special event, dive into our Father’s Day guide via the link below. There you’ll find the different Father’s Day dates by country, its origins, its traditions, and a multitude of Father’s Day gift ideas organised by theme and profile. Whether your dad is a DIY enthusiast, sporty, a bon vivant, a homebody, a car lover, an oenophile, a foodie or a gamer, you’ll find something perfectly suited to him. It’s a real “bible” of inspiration to help you track down the perfect Father’s Day gift this June. The guide is interactive: we don’t limit ourselves to ideas sold on Amikado, so if you’ve found a brilliant gift elsewhere, or have suggestions for products we could add, feel free to share them via our contact form. We’ll be delighted to include your ideas in the guide.