There are many ways to let the dads in your life know how much you appreciate them, but you’re still going to need a card, too. Which is why we have put together a list of what to write in a Father’s Day card for you to use. And if you’re looking for short father’s day messages, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
What to Write in a Father’s Day Card
I’ll say it now, and I’ll say it a million times over—I love you. Happy Father’s Day.
When I’m your age, I hope to look just as good as I do now. Happy Father’s Day!
To the father who gave his all for me, today is the day I get to spoil you and remind you how great of a kid you have.
I’m so lucky to have you in my life.
I don’t know how you did it, but I’m still here. So, thanks!
Dad, you’ve given me so much. Here’s to you.
Superman’s got nothin’ on you, Dad. Thanks for always saving the day.
You’re a man of few words, but many, many naps.
Who needs superheroes when the world has a dad like you? Happy Father’s Day, Dad.
Happy Father’s Day! I think being your child is the only gift you’ll ever need!
Dad, thanks for being the official family photographer… even if half of your photos are blurry selfies. Happy Father’s Day!
I know every kid says this, but you’re the best dad in the world. I mean it. Happy Father’s Day.
To the dad who’s never met a dad joke he didn’t like: Happy Father’s Day! Keep ’em coming, even if they make us groan.
I love talking to you, hanging out with you, and hearing your advice. Thankful for you every day, but especially today.
You are an amazing father figure, but if there’s one thing I am going to be better at. It’s telling dad jokes that are actually funny. Happy Father’s Day, dad!
When I was a baby, you always changed my nappies and took care of me. Now it’s my turn to do the same thing for you.
Happy Father’s Day! I’m sure you cannot wait to have the house to yourselves again, and to that end I might move out when I’m 30…. Maybe.
Happy Father’s Day, this year I am giving you grandchildren who are as annoying as I am.
Don’t know where I would be without your guidance. You’re the best.
Happy Father’s Day to the man who struck terror into all my suitors and still treats me like royalty.
What a gift you are in my life—you are one of a kind. Happy Father’s Day.
Happy Father’s Day to one sweet pop.
Sorry for all the gray hairs!
Growing up and having you as a dad is something that I will never forget, you snore the house down!
Today’s your day, Dad. Enjoy it, and know how loved you are.
Dad, everything you’ve done for me has not gone unnoticed. Thank you today, and every other day.
I’ll always remember the times you picked me up when I fell over, or when I was learning to ride a bike. And soon it will be my turn to teach you how to ride an electric scooter.
A dad is someone you look up to every day, no matter how tall you grow.
There isn’t enough space on this card to list out all your great qualities and achievements, so I put a picture of your best one yet on the front. Yes, it is a picture of me.
You are the reason why we have the life we have today. Thank you.
Only a dad like you gives his all to make way for his children.
With a dad like you, every day is Father’s Day.
Not everyone can say that they have you as a dad, and for that I’m grateful.
My gift to you will be to laugh at your jokes all day today.
Happy Father’s Day from your favorite child.
You’ve shown me how to be a great parent, and now I know why you always looked so tired. Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you for making growing up fun. I love you!
Happy Father’s Day to the man who still thinks he’s the king of the grill, even though the burgers are a bit charred.
Dad: A man with infinite patience.
Happy Father’s Day: There’s no one in the world like you. Hugs and kisses!
I’m sorry I couldn’t be there to celebrate Father’s Day with you, but at least I’ve gifted you with some peace and quiet.
Thank you for all the many wonderful things you do… even the things I sometimes fail to notice.
As yet another Father’s Day rolls around, and another year older. I hope that I grow old as gracefully as you are. Happy Father’s Day!
When I was a child, you always pushed me around when I couldn’t walk properly, now as you get older, I can finally repay the favour. Happy Father’s Day!
Don’t worry dad, I’ll make sure my sons grow up with a strong father figure like the one I’ve been blessed with. That’s why I’m letting you take care of the grandkids a lot more from now on.
Happy Father’s Day to the man who’s mastered the art of selective hearing. Love you, Dad!
All the times you’ve been overly protective of me with boyfriends over the years, bows it’s my turn to be protective of you with the nurses.
You set the bar higher than anyone could have imagined. I’ll always try to be as great as you. Love you!
Now that I’m an adult, I can say that you were right about everything.
Everyone always says they have the best dad in the world, but that can’t be right… because that man is right here with me. Cheers to you, Dad.
I hope your Father’s Day is as fun as your life was before you had kids.
If there’s one thing that I can say for certain, it’s that you are lucky to have such a beautiful-looking daughter as me.
To my dad, happy Father’s Day to the most amazing king of lawn anyone has ever seen.
I can finally admit it: I’m so awesome because of you. Happy Father’s Day.
Nothing makes me happier than the time we spend together. Love you, Dad.
To the man who always claimed he knew everything: Thanks for teaching us that Google is our best friend. Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day, thank you for paying the game consoles that kept me out of trouble as a kid.
As a father, you are certainly the best. You have always been there and loved me unconditionally, but I’m still glad I got my looks for mum.
When I said you could let loose when I moved out, I didn’t mean keep doing it all these years later. Happy Father’s Day!
Dad, even when you aren’t by my side, I still feel your presence. Happy Father’s Day!
Thanks for sacrificing all your hair for me.
Near or far, I’m always so thankful for the great dad you are. Happy Father’s Day!
I know having me wasn’t always easy, but at least it gave you a good excuse to drink.
You’re one of my favorite parents.
You always made the world seem a much brighter place for me growing up, now you can do the same for your grandkids.
You make even the impossible seem reachable. Thank you for always motivating me.
Dad, you’re my hero. Thanks for everything.
Thank you for giving fatherhood your all. You’ve made me the person I am today.
Dad, I promise that one day I’ll give you grandchildren who will annoy me as much as I annoy you.
Happy Father’s Day to my biggest inspiration. Couldn’t have done life without you by my side
Thank you for always making something out of nothing. Happy Father’s Day.
God took the strength of a mountain, the patience of eternity, and combined them to create the thing we call dad.
The sweetest, most caring person I know. Happy Father’s Day.
I couldn’t be more grilled to have you as a father.
Dad, even when you aren’t there, I feel you in the world all around me.
Happy Father’s Day to the dad who believes a balanced diet means a beer in each hand.
Proud owner of the world’s best dad.
You’ve spent years teaching me everything I know, it’s now much but it’s a start at least. Happy Father’s Day!
I know I gave you a good excuse to drink growing up, but there’s no need to keep going all these years later. Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to my role model and best friend. Thank you for being an amazing father and inspiration to us all.
I don’t know how you always put up with me, doing all the things you did, but I will never forget the love you gave me growing up. But I still won’t get rid of that picture of you dressing up as a princess when we used to play when I was little.
I love you, Dad—even if I never accept your follow request.
Dad—you’ve made my life so much better. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I was going to give you the most amazing gift ever… then I remembered you already have me.
Happy Father’s Day from your favorite pain in the butt.
Happy Father’s Day, I am proud to say that I made you lose at least half of your hair. Now my kids will see to the second half of it.
Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond every day.
Pops, you’re the man who’s made me who I am today. Thanks for always being there.
Listen: words can’t describe what you mean to me, so I won’t even try. I’ll just keep it at “I love you.”
When it comes to dads, I don’t think it could get any better than this. Celebrating you today reminds me just how much you touch those around you.
Happy Father’s Day to the most inspirational dad out there, still I’m sorry I cost you so much of your hair growing up.
Happy Father’s Day: Thank you for being my mentor, and my biggest fan. Did I mention my style icon?
Happy Father’s Day: You’re more than a father—you’re a friend. Thank you for all that you’ve done for me.
Happy Farter’s Day—I mean, Father’s Day!
It’s truly amazing how we both know I’m your favourite child and we never have to mention it. Happy Father’s Day to the world’s best dad.
Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. I got you this bottle of [alcohol] — it’s almost as old as you are.
Aren’t you so lucky that whenever we go out, I always make you look good. Happy Father’s Day!
I am blessed to have such a loving father like you, I don’t know how you managed to put up with me with so few wrinkles at the end. May you continue to look this good for many years to come.
Happy Father’s Day, dad, I got you an amazing gift this year. A wig, to replace all the hair I cost you bringing me up.
You always say that you love us more, but I’m just not sure how that can be true. Love you a million times over, Dad.
Being your child has been a privilege, and as you get older and the grey hairs start to come through, I like to think that I helped them come out a little bit more.
I hope this Father’s Day is as fun as your life was before kids.
Why can’t your dad jokes be funny? Oh well, at least everything else about you is amazing. Happy Father’s Day!
Thanks for always saying yes when Mom said no to me.
Who knew that I would now be the one saying, “I’m proud?”
Today is all about you, Dad! Enjoy, because tomorrow it’s back to the rest of us!
Looking back now, I see how lucky I was in having a dad whose dad jokes are actually somewhat funny. Happy Father’s Day!
To my dad, the man who moves fire and earth for his family.
Happy Father’s Day, love from your favourite financial burden.
Thank you for always being such an amazing taxi driver.
You know how I know I’ve been a good child to you? Your grey hairs have come in early, but I’ll always love you unconditionally.
Thank you for being my dad.
Let’s be honest—you wouldn’t have this special day if it wasn’t for me! Happy Father’s Day!
I love the way you always smile and say I love you, but did you always have to shout it out every time you dropped me off for school?
I may not say it all the time, but just know I’m forever appreciative of what you’ve done for our family.
Where would I be without you as my dad? I’m so grateful for you. Happy Father’s Day.
Father’s Day, the one day you actually have an excuse to sit around and do nothing.
Don’t worry dad, I’ll always continue to make you look good. That’s why I’m spoiling you today and showing the world what an awesome father you are.
You’ll always be my inspiration, my hope and my strength. And I’ve always made you look good whenever we’ve gone out together. Don’t worry, you’re welcome.
Happy Father’s Day to the man who puts up with his mini-me.
Congrats, Dad! I turned out great!
You have always made sure that I am well looked after and that I was never out too late, but you didn’t need to give my boyfriend curfews as well. Happy Father’s Day!
We all know what the happiest day of your life is – the day I was born.
Dad, your love is the fuel that powers my dreams. Thank you for always believing in me.
Happy Father’s Day to the man who taught me how to ride a bike, tie my shoes, and chase my dreams.
I’m so proud to be your kid. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.
You’re nacho average dad!
So that is it for our list of What to Write in a Father’s Day Card. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you can also check out our other lists of Father’s Day Messages for Kids, Father’s Day Chalkboard Art Ideas and Short Happy Father’s Day Quotes.
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Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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