34 Best Gifts for Dads in 2026, According to GQ Editors
GQ has compiled a list of the best gifts for dads in 2026, aiming to make Father's Day shopping easier. The guide includes a variety of categories such as style, fitness, home, grooming, food, drinks, and tech. The article emphasizes the importance of thoughtful gifting for fathers who may claim they don't want anything.
- ▪GQ editors have curated a comprehensive list of gifts for dads across multiple categories.
- ▪The guide aims to elevate the gifting experience beyond traditional items like novelty ties and socks.
- ▪Father's Day is on June 21 this year, and the article encourages thoughtful gift selection.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 37 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ The best last-minute Fathers Day gifts — Mashable
- ▪ 24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads (2026) — WIRED
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 20:42:55 +0000 |
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ShoppingThe Best Gifts for Dads Who ‘Don’t Want Anything This Year’Handsome goods and gear that will suit even the most discerning father figures.By Tyler Chin , Jordan Bowman, and Ian BurkeMay 28, 2026Courtesy of Aēsop, Amazon, Chanel, Mr Porter, On Running, Ooni, Shinola; Design: Emily HanhanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhy does it feel like fathers (and father figures) are always the hardest to shop for? More often than not, finding the best gifts for dads of all stripes involves putting your thinking cap on to mentally trawl through all of the very practical things they already own, along with the stuff that they’d just never use. Having a bit of a cheat code to help with that process certainly helps, and we’re here to serve.
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