Father's Day is observed in El Salvador and Guatemala every June 17. This holiday, which has American roots, was inspired by Sonora Smart Dodd, who organized the first celebration to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone. Although many countries celebrate Father's Day on varying dates, El Salvador and Guatemala maintain a fixed date for the occasion, as holidays in these countries are typically not celebrated on weekends unless the date falls on one. The celebration of Father's Day reflects the appreciation for fathers and father figures, similar to the observance of Mother's Day, which occurs on May 10 in these countries.