What to Write in a Father’s Day Card: Best Messages

Father’s Day is around the corner yet again! It’s the time of year to show a little love to the dads in our lives who often go under appreciated. So, whether your dad loves a lengthy catch up about everything going in in your life or he’s a man of few words, finding the perfect words to write inside your Father’s Day card isn’t always easy, right? Well, that’s where our card writing experts have stepped in to help!

We’re collected our top ideas for what to write in your Father’s Day card, from funny and rude to thoughtful and sentimental. We’ve done our research and rummaged through our cards to come up with some of the greatest ideas. Simply pick out your favourite line and pass it off as your own – dad will never know.

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Simple Father’s Day Card Messages

Sometimes you’ve just gotta keep it short and sweet. So, for those dads of few words, here’s a message that’ll feel right at home.

1. Happy dad day! Thanks for being my dad!
2. Dad, you’re the best! Thanks for everything.
3. To the world’s greatest dad, from the world’s greatest child.
4. Happy Father’s Day, thanks for being an awesome dad. Have a great day!
5. Thanks for all you have done for me, dad.
6. Wishing you a very happy Father’s Day and thanking you for being a great dad.
7. Dad – thanks for all the help, love and support. Happy Father’s Day!
8. You will never go out of style. Happy Father’s day to the coolest dad.
9. I’m lucky to have such a brilliant dad, thank you!
10. Dad, you’re a legend. I appreciate everything you do, thank you.

Funny Father’s Day Messages

Challenge dad at his own game with seriously punny Father’s Day messages that’ll have him chuckling away. From classic dad jokes to more sophisticated humour and everything imbetween, here’s our top shouts for hilarious messages for a funny Father’s Day card.

1. 1. Happy Father’s Day to one of my favourite ever parents.
   2. Well done dad – I turned out awesome!
   3. I hope your Father’s Day is as fun as your life was before you had us kids.
   4. I love how we don’t even need to say out loud that I am your favourite child. It’s a really special bond we share.
   5. You’ve always been like a father to me, happy Father’s Day dad.
   6. Dad – I wouldn’t trade you for anything. I mean, nobody’s offered me anything, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t!
   7. Even though you never bought me a pony, I still love you. Happy Father’s Day!
   8. I was going to give you the most amazing gift ever… then I remembered you already have me.
   9. All I can say is that mum had amazing taste to pick you to be our dad!
   10. Happy Father’s Day to someone who inexplicably loves signing his name in each of his text messages.
   11. As a reward for being such a good father, I promise I’ll let you pick your own nursing home…
   12. Well done – you rank in the top 10 of all the dads I’ve ever had.
   13. Thanks for not letting me screw up my life.
   14. You’ve always been my favourite ATM.
   15. Happy Father’s Day. I’m sorry I spent all of your money!
   16. I’m so grateful for all the things you’ve done for me over the years that I bought you this £3 card. Happy Father’s Day.
   17. Dad, I just wanted to say congratulations, I turned out perfectly.
   18. Have a great Father’s Day. Love from your favourite financial burden.
   19. Please accept this Father’s Day card as a token of my poverty.
   20. You’re by far the best dad I could have asked for… until you start dancing!

Rude and Offensive Ideas

If your way of showing affection is well-placed jabs and insults about everything from his terrible dance moves to his awful farts, here are our top cheeky and offensive messages for a rude Father’s Day card to let him know what you really think!

1. I just wanted to say happy Father’s Day to my hero and role model. Unfortunately I don’t have one so I’ll say it to you instead.
2. I don’t usually thank people for knocking up my mum… you are the exception.
3. Happy Father’s Day from one of your most legitimate children.
4. Thanks for fulfilling your role as my dad adequately.
5. I’m so happy it was you who knocked up mum!
6. Thanks for putting up with all of my sh**.
7. Happy Father’s Day. Thanks for occasionally wiping my bum and stuff.
8. Ignore what mum says about you, I don’t think you’re that bad.
9. Thanks for teaching me all those swear words you f***ing legend.
10. I’ve filled this card with all the ways I want to turn out just like you. That’s why it’s blank!

Thoughtful Things to Say

It’s no secret that not everyone is the best with putting into words how much they appreciate the dads in their life, so we’ve taken it into our own to help you find the words to celebrate your Father’s Day heroes. Get inspired below with some of our favourite thoughtful Father’s Day messages, and feel free to take complete credit.

1. I don’t say this often enough but I just want to thank you for everything you do for me, I really appreciate it!
2. Any man can be a father but it takes a special someone to be a dad.
3. You’re still the one I think of first when I have a question about something or when I just need some support and good advice. Thank you for always being there for me.
4. You’ll always be my hero and my role model. Thanks for being here for me and being a great example through life so far.
5. The older I get the more I realise how much you have done for me. You’ve provided stability, support and so much more! Thanks for everything, dad.
6. Thanks for being there every day for me. Everything you’ve taught me has stuck with me and I’m lucky to have a dad like you!
7. Dad, you are someone I will always look up to no matter how tall I grow.
8. Dad, I can’t imagine what my life would have been like without you. Thanks so much for everything, you’re amazing.
9. Thank you for always believing me and making my life feel important.
10. I used to worry about turning into my parents, now I hope I do!

What to Write for Grandad

If you think about it, a grandad is twice as dad as a normal dad, so they definitely deserve to be included this Father’s Day! Here’s our top picks for what to write in a Father’s Day card for grandad.

1. Happy grandad’s day! Remember, the very best dads are promoted to grandad!
2. Grandad, you really are a perfectly aged, limited edition!
3. Happy father’s day grandad. You’re one of my favourite grandparents!
4. Thanks for being the world’s best grandad!
5. Happy Father’s Day grandad, sorry you had to put up with my dad. Hope I make up for it!
6. Happy Father’s Day to a father who is really grand.
7. Grandad, thank you for spoiling me and letting me get away with all the things dad doesn’t!
8. I couldn’t ask for a better Grandad… and if I could I wouldn’t! You’re the best, thank you.

Like a Dad Father’s Day Messages

Whether you’re celebrating a super Mum, Step-Dad, Uncle or anyone who’s like a dad to you, let them know how you feel and celebrate the people that help you grow into a better person with a selection of like a dad Father’s Day cards for all those under appreciated heroes this time of year.

1. Forget the genetics, you’ll always be my dad. Thanks for always being there for me.
2. You’re like a dad to me, so here’s to you this Father’s Day.
3. We don’t all get to choose our dads, but I’m so glad I ended up with you. Thank you for everything.
4. Thank you for always loving me like your own, I’m lucky to have you in my life.
5. You’re not just like a dad to me, you’re even better than the real thing. Happy Father’s Day.
6. My life is better with you in it, thank you for always being there for me.
7. I think it’s time we lose the step, happy Father’s Day step dad.
8. Who said the best dad can’t be a mum? I’d choose you over a million dads.
9. You’re the best father figure I could possible ask for. So, Happy Father’s Day to you!
10. Here’s to someone special this Father’s Day, thank you for making this time of year a lot more pleasant.

For more ideas, visit our Father’s Day cards or why not add a special something to your card with one of our Father’s Day gifts?