Father's Day becomes a magnet for sales: Carinthia plans 12 million euros!

Father's Day becomes a magnet for sales: Carinthia plans 12 million euros!

On June 8, 2025, the time has come again: Father's Day is just around the corner and in Carinthia the sales representatives expect remarkable expenses. Around 12 million euros are to be implemented in the shops on this day, as reported click Carinthia . Preparations for the festival are in full swing, since almost half of the Carinthian population are planning gifts for their father.

Most gift gifts are purchased in stationary trade, although online shopping also increases in popularity. On average, buyers spend around 52 euros per person. The most popular gifts are sweets, drinks and joint ventures, whereby restaurant visits and excursions are particularly in demand. Raimund Haberl, chairman of the trade division in the Carinthia Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes the growing importance of Father's Day both economically and emotionally.

regional gift tips and culinary highlights

Interest in regional products increases, which is reflected in the recommendations for Father's Day gifts. From Upper Austria reports My district that many Upper Austrians choose local delicacies. Among the most popular gifts:

• sweets (33 %)
• homemade (31 %)
• beer (27 %)

particularly recommended are regional specialties such as the bread chips by "Edelmännerner", manufactured by Marco Baccili and Simon Sailer, as well as noble distillates from the Karolido Distillery in Mining. The KTM Motohall in Mattighofen also offers interesting leisure activities with the special exhibition "Legends of the Dakar".

history and meaning of Father's Day

Father's Day has an interesting story that goes back to 1955 when it was introduced by Helmut Herz Herz to support the textile industry in a crisis. This event was launched in the slipstream of the Mother's Day, which gained popularity in the USA due to the women's movement. Originally designed as an event to promote consumption, Father's Day in Austria has developed into an estimated family day, reports Warda .

Due to the combination of family tradition and economic importance, Father's Day has gained relevance in recent years, which rises the turnover of 150 million euros (as of 2022) to a forecast sum of 180 million euros for 2023

Father's Day is therefore not only regarded as an occasion for gifts and celebrations, but also as an important economic component for many industries, especially for flowers, food and confectionery.