What is Dads & Grads? What does Dads & Grads mean?
Dads refers to Father's Day. When is Father's Day?
Daddy's day is the third Sunday of June. Father's Day always falls on the 3rd Sunday of June, so that while the day is the same, the date changes from year to year. Since it is a Sunday, there is no day off work, no long weekend for Father's Day celebrations.
What does Grads refer to?

When do Graduations Happen?

So, while these two events do kind of fall within the same time period, many believe it is a marketing gimmick to say "dads and grads" because people really do not say this in real life, we only hear it in ads, sales brochures and television adverts.
How Do People Celebrate Dads and Grads?
Father's day always seemed to be a subdued occasion in comparison to Mother's Day (in my opinion), which is unfair to the dads out there! Wives or children may take their father out to eat, to play sports (golf or his favorite sport), or do some activities with dad he likes (fishing or other hobbies).
Graduations are more about partying. High school and college graduations may be given more importance. Not only do schools arrange ceremonies for the different levels of graduations, but parents, family or friends may throw a party for the graduate. In some cases, presents are also bought for graduates. High school graduates may get a car as a graduation gift or things they need for their college dorm or apartment.
What Kind of Gift Should I Get For a Graduate?

Moms, Dads, & Grads?
Since Mother's Day (the second Sunday of May) happens to fall during the graduation season in some areas of the country, 'moms' can also be added to Dads & Grads as a catch all.
Do any other holidays or special occasions happen during this 'season'?
Yes. A list of other observances or occurrences between mid April and the end of June include:
- Earth Day: April 22 (not a day off work)
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During CoVid - May 1: May Day (rare, and no day off)
- May 5: Cinco De Mayo (Mexican observance, only a day off in some locations)
- Last Monday of May: Memorial Day (the first day off of work for many since New Year's Day)
- June 14: Flag Day (not a day off)
For a list of holidays throughout the year, click here.
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Jennifer Kumar, author provides cross-cultural training to offshore and virtual teams.
Picture credits:
Graduates: Pixabay
Gift card rack: Jennifer Kumar
Graduates: Pixabay
Gift card rack: Jennifer Kumar