President Prabowo Wishes Happy National Father's Day 2026

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended his greetings for National Father's Day, celebrated today, November 12, 2026.

Prabowo conveyed his message through a story feature on his official Instagram account, @prabowo.

"Happy National Father's Day, November 12, 2026. Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia," Prabowo wrote on Thursday (12/11/2026).

His message included a caricature of a father, depicted as a farmer, carrying his child on the back of a buffalo.

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National Father's Day Originates from Solo

National Father's Day in Indonesia was declared in 2006.

The idea for National Father's Day originated from activities organized by the Motherland Sons Association (PPIP) in 2004.

A question during a letter-writing competition for mothers in 2004 led to the establishment of National Father's Day.

One participant inquired about when a similar event would be held for fathers, noting that society had already recognized a special observance for mothers.

PPIP then conducted a survey and held discussions with the Surakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) to propose the establishment of National Father's Day.

After nearly two years of review, November 12 was finally chosen as National Father's Day.