When Is Father's Day in Australia 2026, and Where Are Good Gift Deals?

Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Mirabelle Chew, Fashion Editor, ShopBack

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When is Father's Day in Australia?

Father's Day in Australia falls on the first Sunday of September, which is also the first Sunday of spring. It is not a public holiday, and most families mark it with a card, a gift and a shared meal.

Year	Date	Day
2026	6 September 2026	Sunday
2027	5 September 2027	Sunday

Australia shares the first Sunday of September with New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. The United States, the United Kingdom and many other countries celebrate in June instead, which is why international gift guides and online ads sometimes appear at the wrong time of year for Australian shoppers.

Why the date matters for deals. Because the day is fixed to the first Sunday of September, Australian retailers usually build their Father's Day promotions through August. Shopping in that window, and ordering early enough for standard delivery, is usually cheaper than paying for express shipping in the final days.

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Fathers Day Australia 2026 and 2027: a gift timeline

Father's Day 2026 has passed, so here is a simple timeline for Sunday 5 September 2027 that also works for any year:

When	What to do
Early August	Browse the department store gift guides and set a budget
Mid August	Compare the same gift at Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia
Two weeks out	Buy if you rely on standard delivery, especially outside metro areas
Final week	Use click and collect from a nearby store, or Prime delivery on eligible items
The day itself	A gift card or an experience is a fair last-minute option

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Fathers day best deals in Australia in 2026: where each store is strongest

For Father's Day deals in Australia, Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia each have a different strength. Comparing them on those strengths, rather than on one headline discount, is how you find the best value for the gift you have in mind.

Myer

Myer is a national department store chain and usually runs a dedicated Father's Day gift edit across menswear, fragrance, grooming, accessories and homewares. According to Myer's own pages at the time of writing:

• Delivery and returns: Myer advertises free delivery on orders over $99 and 30 days free returns, subject to its terms.
• MYER one: members earn MYER one points on eligible purchases when they give their membership number before completing the order, and every 1,000 points converts to a $10 MYER one Reward, according to the MYER one terms.

A Myer order that clears the $99 delivery threshold avoids a shipping fee, so grouping a gift with a card or wrapping supplies can make sense if you are just under it.

David Jones

David Jones is an Australian department store founded in Sydney in 1838, and it is often the first stop for premium and designer gifts such as fragrance, leather goods, watches and quality knitwear. Its loyalty programme, David Jones Rewards, has more than 2.4 million members according to Wikipedia's summary of the company. If you shop at David Jones often, joining before you buy a gift means the purchase counts toward your rewards.

Amazon Australia

Amazon Australia is strongest for tech, tools, barbecue gear, books and hobby gifts, and for last-minute delivery. Its programme is Amazon Prime, which costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial, according to Amazon Australia. Prime includes free delivery with no minimum purchase on Prime eligible orders (excluding select remote areas) and 30 minute early access to Prime eligible lightning deals. If you only want Prime for one late gift, the free trial is the cheapest way in.

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Myer vs David Jones Father's Day price comparison 2026

When you compare Myer and David Jones for a Father's Day gift, the fair way is to check the same brand and product at both on the same day, then compare four things side by side.

What to compare	Myer	David Jones
Strength	Broad range of mid-market and premium brands	Premium and designer brands
Loyalty programme	MYER one, 1,000 points converts to a $10 reward	David Jones Rewards
Delivery	Free delivery advertised on orders over $99	Check the threshold at checkout
Returns	30 days free returns advertised	Check David Jones' returns policy

Both stores sell many of the same fragrance, grooming and menswear brands, and prices on the same item are often close. The difference usually comes down to which store is running a promotion that week, which loyalty programme you already use, and whether your order clears the free delivery threshold. That is why checking both on the same day matters more than store loyalty.

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Myer, David Jones and Amazon: Father's Day gift ideas by budget

Here is a simple way to match the store to the gift:

Budget	Gift ideas	Where to look first
Under $50	Socks and grooming sets, books, barbecue tools, a wallet	Amazon Australia, Myer
$50 to $150	Fragrance, a shirt or knit, headphones, a quality kitchen knife	Myer, David Jones, Amazon Australia
$150 to $300	A watch, leather bag, smart speaker or premium fragrance	David Jones, Myer
$300 and up	Designer accessories, premium audio, a coffee machine	David Jones, Amazon Australia

Other Australian stores worth checking for Father's Day gifts include The Iconic for fashion, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys for tech, rebel for sport, and Big W for budget-friendly gifts.

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How to get a good deal on a Father's Day gift

1. Pick the gift and the exact product first. Note the brand and product name or code so you compare like with like.
2. Check Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia on the same day. Note the price, delivery cost and any member price.
3. Look at delivery thresholds. Myer's free delivery advertised over $99 can change which store is cheaper once shipping is added.
4. Sign in to your loyalty programme. MYER one, David Jones Rewards or Prime only help if you are signed in before you pay.
5. Check ShopBack before you check out. Open the store's ShopBack page and tap through.
6. Order early enough for standard delivery. Express delivery in the final week can wipe out any saving.
7. Keep the receipt or gift receipt in case the size or colour needs changing.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a Father's Day gift

ShopBack Australia works with Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia. Treat it as a normal step in buying a gift online, like comparing the price at a second store: before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order.

How it works:

1. Open the store's page on ShopBack Australia: Myer, David Jones or Amazon Australia.
2. Tap through to the store and buy the gift as you normally would.
3. ShopBack tracks the order. Once the store confirms it, the money becomes available to withdraw to your bank account.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. That is the difference from MYER one points or David Jones Rewards: those are store rewards you use later at that store, while ShopBack's cashback is money you can withdraw.

A worked example. You buy a $180 fragrance gift set at David Jones. At an illustrative 5% rate, $9 comes back after the order is confirmed, so the gift effectively costs $171. The rate here is only an example; check the live rate and terms on the store's ShopBack page before you buy, because rates change and some brands or categories are excluded.

A few habits keep the order tracking properly: start from the ShopBack page, finish the order in the same session and device, and use only codes shown on the store's ShopBack page, because some outside codes can make an order ineligible. The guide to activating ShopBack before you buy has the full checklist.

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Key takeaways

• Father's Day in Australia is the first Sunday of September: Sunday 6 September 2026, and Sunday 5 September 2027.
• It is not a public holiday, and Australian retailers usually run Father's Day promotions through August.
• Myer advertises free delivery over $99 and 30 days free returns, and every 1,000 MYER one points converts to a $10 reward.
• David Jones, founded in Sydney in 1838, suits premium and designer gifts and runs David Jones Rewards.
• Amazon Prime costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial, which helps with late orders.
• Check ShopBack before you check out so part of the price comes back as cash.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Father's Day in Australia?

Father's Day in Australia is held on the first Sunday of September, which is also the first Sunday of spring. In 2026 it fell on Sunday 6 September, and the next one is Sunday 5 September 2027. It is not a public holiday.

When is Father's Day 2027 in Australia?

Father's Day 2027 in Australia is Sunday 5 September 2027. If you are ordering online, plan to buy by late August so standard delivery arrives in time.

Where can I get good Father's Day gift deals in Australia?

Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia are three of the most popular places to compare. Myer and David Jones usually run Father's Day gift edits and promotions in the weeks before the day, and Amazon Australia suits fast delivery on tech, tools and hobby gifts. Check ShopBack before you check out at any of them.

Should I shop Myer or David Jones for Father's Day gifts?

It depends on the gift. Myer suits a broad range of fashion, fragrance, grooming and homewares, with free delivery advertised on orders over $99. David Jones suits premium and designer brands and runs the David Jones Rewards programme. Compare the same product at both on the same day before you buy.

When do Father's Day sales start in Australia?

Father's Day promotions usually start in August and run up to the first Sunday of September. Department stores often release gift guides a few weeks out, and the last week usually focuses on express delivery and click and collect.

What are popular Father's Day gifts in Australia?

Popular choices include fragrance and grooming kits, shirts, knitwear and shoes, wallets and watches, headphones and smart devices, barbecue and kitchen gear, tools, and hobby or sports equipment. Experiences and gift cards suit dads who are hard to buy for.

Is Amazon Prime worth it for Father's Day shopping?

It can be if you are ordering late. Prime costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial, according to Amazon Australia, and includes free delivery with no minimum purchase on Prime eligible orders, excluding some remote areas.

How do MYER one points work on a Father's Day gift?

Members earn MYER one points on eligible purchases when they give their membership number before completing the order. According to Myer's MYER one terms, every 1,000 points converts to a $10 MYER one Reward.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a Father's Day gift?

Check ShopBack before you check out. Tap through from the store's ShopBack page and pay as normal, and you get a post-purchase discount on the order: part of what you spent comes back as cash once the order is confirmed. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page.

Which other Australian stores are good for Father's Day gifts?

Besides Myer, David Jones and Amazon Australia, Australians often shop The Iconic for fashion, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys for tech, rebel for sport, and Big W for budget-friendly gifts.

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About this guide

We used Wikipedia's Father's Day entry for the Australian date rule and the 2026 and 2027 dates, Myer's own pages and MYER one terms for delivery, returns and rewards, Wikipedia's David Jones entry for the company's history and loyalty programme, and Amazon Australia's Prime page for membership pricing. We do not quote individual gift prices or current promotions, because they change through the season.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Product prices, promotions, delivery thresholds, returns policies, membership fees, loyalty programme rules and cashback availability vary by store and time and are subject to change. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.