august - father's day (dia dos pais) is an annual holiday celebrated around the world to honor fathers and grandfathers and all they do for their families.

although father's day may occur on different days of the year, the majority of countries recognize it as falling on the third sunday of june, with brazil choosing to celebrate it three months after mother's day on the second sunday of august.

the day coincides with the celebration of saint joachim, patron saint of families and also the roman catholic day of godfather's.

as with most celebrations around the world, it is the opportunity to let brazilian men know how important they are, and also the perfect way to gather relatives and enjoy the day with the extended family.