What to Write in a Father's Day Card for Dad

What to Write in a Father's Day Card for Dad

Dads: they’ve fixed our bikes, burned a few BBQs, told terrible jokes, and somehow always know how to untangle Christmas lights. Father’s Day is the perfect moment to show your appreciation with a message that hits him right in the feels—or at least gets a grin.

Whether your dad is sentimental, silly, or somewhere in between, we’ve rounded up message ideas to help you say thanks (without making it weird).

Sweet & Sentimental

Heartfelt and honest, these messages let Dad know just how much he means to you.

• Thank you for being my rock, my role model, and my biggest cheerleader. I love you, Dad.
• You’ve always been there with a hug, advice, or a really bad pun. I’m grateful for every moment.
• I wouldn’t be who I am today without you. Happy Father’s Day!

Funny, Jokes, Playful or Happy

Got a dad who lives for a good laugh? These messages bring the humour (and maybe a few groans).

• Happy Father’s Day to the king of dad jokes and remote control holder.
• Thanks for teaching me how to change a tyre—and how to swear creatively when it doesn’t go well.
• You're not just a great dad—you’re a classic. Like your music taste. And your jeans.

Rude, Cheeky or Sarcastic

For the dads who can handle a little roast with their toast.

• You’re the best dad I’ve ever had. The competition wasn’t fierce, but still—congrats!
• Happy Father’s Day. Now go sit down and act like you haven’t been napping all afternoon.
• You taught me everything I know. Which explains so much.

Short & Simple

Keep it brief, but full of love.

• Love you, Dad. Always have, always will.
• Happy Father’s Day to the best there is.
• You’re my hero, even when you snore.

Personalised Message Ideas

Include a memory, an inside joke, or something that only your dad would understand.

• Remember that holiday where we got lost but found the world’s best fish and chips? Classic us.
• You’ve always believed in me—even when I didn’t believe in myself. That means everything.
• Your advice lives rent-free in my head. Thanks, I guess?

Optional Extras

Love Messages, Poems or Quotes:

• "A father is someone you look up to—no matter how tall you grow."
• "Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes."
• "Behind every great kid is an even greater dad."

Short Messages in Other Languages:

• French: Bonne Fête des Pères !
• Spanish: ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Polish: Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji Dnia Ojca!

Make It Personal

Whether you want to make him laugh, cry, or both, your words matter. Choose a message that reflects your relationship—funny, deep, or a mix of the two—and give Dad a Father’s Day card he’ll actually want to keep.

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