Father’s Day is almost upon us, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about the holiday — a day to honor and celebrate the many fathers in our lives. Whether that’s your father, your children’s father, or a father figure you’ve always looked up to, you can make their day special by writing them hilarious or heartfelt Father's Day cards.
While Mother’s Day was established in the 1860s, Father’s Day wasn't formally founded until 1910. The celebration is meant to honor all fathers and recognize the importance of fatherhood. Father's Day is now a staple in our yearly calendar alongside events like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and New Year's. While the date changes every year, it’s always held on the third Sunday of June in the United States. So, mark your calendars!
To help you make the most of the holiday this year, here’s our guide on what to write in your Father’s Day cards, as well as some ideas to help you celebrate with loved ones.
What to Write in Your Father's Day Cards
Father’s Day only comes around once a year, but that doesn’t make it any easier to find the perfect words for your greeting cards or ecards. Whether you’re looking for something simple and sweet, or a message that’ll make your dad laugh, here are some of our favorite Father’s Day card ideas.
Simple Father’s Day Words
Bring a smile to your dad’s face with these simple Father’s Day greetings.
• “Dad, you’re the best! Happy Father’s Day”
• “Thanks for being an awesome father.”
• “Happy Father’s Day to the greatest dad anyone could wish for!”
• “Three cheers for super dad!”
• “Happy Father's Day wishes to the most amazing father.”
• “Thank you for everything, Dad.”
• “You’re the best dad in the whole world. Thank you for your love and support.”
• “Happy Father's Day, Papa Bear, from your baby bear.”
• “Hope you have a great Father's Day, Dad!”
• “Dad, you’re my hero.”
• “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever.”
These simple greetings work especially well with handmade or DIY Father's Day cards from the little ones. Plan a crafty morning and use this as an opportunity to get creative with the kids.
Heartfelt Father’s Day Messages
When you want to write something a little longer or share a moment of gratitude with your dad, these Father’s Day messages are ideal.
• “Thank you for your everlasting love, understanding, and help. I’ll never forget all the times you’ve guided me through life.”
• “You’re the greatest person I know. You’re my hero, Dad. Happy Father’s Day!”
• “You’ve given so much to me throughout the years. Today is an opportunity to pay back some of that love and kindness.”
• “You’re the reason I’m alive. Knowing you is such a gift, and I’m grateful for every moment with you. Happy Father’s Day!”
• “Anyone can be a father, but a good dad becomes a superhero.”
• “Dad, you're my favorite person. Happy Father's Day!”
• “Thank you for always being there for me, Dad.”
• “You're the greatest role model anyone could ever have.”
• “Some people have a good father, but I have the best!”
• “You’re the strongest person I know. You’re also the sweetest, the wisest, and the brightest part of every day. Thank you, Dad.”
• “Dad, you’re my idol. Every day I’m grateful to have you around. Happy Father’s Day!”
• “Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life.”
• “I love you more than you can ever know. Happy Father’s Day to the greatest dad there is and ever will be.”
• “There’s no bond like ours. Thank you for everything, Dad.”
• “Nobody could possibly compare to you. You’re the strongest, wisest, most caring person I’ve ever known. Thank you.”
• “Happy Father's Day to the greatest of all the great dads”
• “If you wrote a book about fatherhood it'd be one of the best sellers.”
Another way to add a heartfelt touch to your Father’s Day card is with a poem. You could find a poem about fatherhood or create your own handmade version. There’s no need to be a master poet — it’s the thought that counts!
Funny Father’s Day Greetings
If your dad has an amazing sense of humor, these funny Father’s Day card messages will have him laughing.
• “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the whole world, from the best kids in the whole world.”
• “It’s Father’s Day, so I’ll let you be right about something.”
• “Happy Father’s Day to the most reliable taxi driver I know.”
• “Sorry for all the embarrassing moments I’ve put you through over the years!”
• “Wherever life takes you, at least you know you’ve got the best kid by your side.”
• “Life doesn’t come with a manual, but if it did, you’d still toss it aside and try the DIY route. Happy Father’s Day!”
• “I’m the reason you get a card today. Happy Father’s Day!”
• “Sorry about all the gray hairs!”
• “This is the best part of being a dad — Father's Day!”
• “You always pop up with advice just when I don't need it. But, I'll admit that it's come in handy a few times. Happy Father's Day!”
Ramp up the funny factor even further by referencing a dad joke or a clumsy moment from your childhood. Maybe you did something really embarrassing or made your dad’s life difficult as a toddler. Amplify this effect by choosing a photo card that you can customize with a funny pic.
Quotes About Fatherhood
The topic of fatherhood is emotive, with plenty of famous people and celebrities chiming in on the subject. Here’s a collection of quotes about fatherhood to feature in your Father’s Day cards.
These heartfelt quotes are especially perfect if you're celebrating a first Father's Day. If you don’t see a quote that resonates with you, feel free to create your own timeless piece of wisdom. Think of what you admire most about your father and turn it into a statement that comes straight from the heart.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
Father’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays and a great way to bring people together. As it’s celebrated in June, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to take the family outdoors for some summer weather. There are also fun things you can do at home to mark this special day, like watching a game together.
Alongside these Father’s Day card ideas, here are some of our favorite ways to mark the occasion that are sure to pair perfectly with your Father's Day gift ideas.
Plan a Family Picnic
Design: Jen Montgomery
Sometimes the simplest celebrations are the most memorable. Life is so busy that family time can be hard to find, so why not use Father’s Day as an opportunity to take time out together by inviting loved ones to family picnic.
Order in or make your favorite picnic foods with plenty of refreshing drinks. Pack up the car with your blankets and games, or walk down to a nearby park or beach.
Settle down for an afternoon outside your loved ones and make time to recount memories from childhood, laugh, and think of all the good things to come. You could even weave in some fun Father's Day crafts for the kids with printable activities and DIY projects for the little ones.
Host a Friends and Family BBQ
Design: Signature Greenvelope
While most of us invite close family for Father’s Day, there’s no reason not to extend an invite to your close friends and their families as well. This time of year is perfect for an outdoor gathering, with plenty of grilled food and iced drinks to share.
The beauty of a backyard BBQ partyВ is that you can personalize it. Go gourmet and prepare a feast for your guests, or ask everyone to bring along their favorite dish for a potluck dinner. Bring out the yard games or set up something special, like an outdoor cinema experience.
Celebrate with Sports
Design: Clementine Creative
For all the sports-loving dads out there, a themed sports afternoonВ or evening can be the perfect way to bring friends together. The dads in your life get to enjoy something they love with the people they care about most.
Plan a family and friends golf day out on the course, or stay in and host a get-together with drinks to watch Dad’s favorite sports on TV. If you’d like to get more people involved, you could even think about hosting a neighborhood family fun day with lots of sports-related activities.
All You Need to Celebrate Father's Day
We hope this guide has given you plenty of Father’s Day card ideas to think about. The design, wording, and delivery of your card is all up to you. You can hand deliver your card or send digital invitations ahead of your Father’s Day celebration.
Fathers are true heroes, so however you choose to celebrate the day, they’ll appreciate the gesture and your words. Whether you stay at home and have a family dinner together or invite the whole neighborhood to a BBQ or street party, we hope you have the best holiday.
Love and sacrifice of a father is always under rated but it is as special as that of a mother. Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June and this year it will be celebrated on th June, 2022. First Father’s Day is all the more special and 1st Father’s Day message from baby touches the heart of every dad. On behalf of your little one, wish the new daddy on this day using short status on Father’s Day.
First Father's Day Card Sayings from Baby
“Dearest dad, on this first Father’s Day, I want to wish you the best of everything and I want to promise to make you proud when I grow big.”
Fathers Day Messages for Baby Daddy
“Warm wishes on Father’s Day to you daddy… I am your baby and I will follow your footsteps to become a good individual.”
First Fathers Day Messages from Baby Girl
1). Dearest daddy, I know when you are there beside me I have nothing to worry because you will take the best care of me always….. Love you always and Wishing you a very warm and blessed Happy Father’s Day.
2). When I hold your finger, I feel I am holding on to strongest person in this world who will not be just my guardian but also my mentor and my best friend for life….. To the most amazing dad, Happy First Father’s Day to you.
3). When I don’t see you, my day goes so dull because I don’t have you to add brightness and happiness to my days….. And when you come, you bring along cheerful smiles and lots of love…. Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day.
4). Girls are the most attached with their dads and that’s another reason why we will share the strongest bond….. To the dad who will always be my hero and my ideal, to the dad who is the reason for my smiles…. Happy Father’s Day.
5). Bedtime stories from you are the best way to end my day….. Sweet kisses from you are the perfect start to my day….. Dearest daddy, I will always be your little girl who will love you to the moon and back….. Warm wishes on Father’s Day to you.
1st Father’s Day Message from Baby Boy
6). Dear papa, I wish that I grow up and become a good soul like you…. I promise to follow your footsteps and make you proud when I become a big boy….. Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day.
7). I am your reflection….. My smile reflects your love….. My twinkling eyes reflect your care…. My happy heart reflects your care and my soul reflects your upbringing…. Thanks for making my life perfect….. Happy Father’s Day.
8). Father and son make the best and the strongest buddies ever…. You are not just my father but also my first and very special friend….. I wish you a very warm Happy Father’s Day and wish for your smiles and good health.
9). I am the most fortunate son in this world as I have the most amazing father one can have…. I thank God for sending me as your baby and I promise to work hard to be the best son…. Happy Father’s Day.
10). As your son I wish to be at least half good a person as you, half responsible son as you, half loyal friend as you, half loving husband as you and half caring father as you and I will be proud of my self….. Warm wishes on Father’s Day to the best dad.
11). Dearest dad, I am your little princess who feels safe and happy because you are around….. who smiles seeing you smile, who feels worried seeing you sad….. Always keep smiling and stay healthy…. Happy Father’s Day daddy.
12). Holding your fingers, I will learn to walk…… Hearing you speak, I will learn to talk…. My greatest dad will also be my first teacher and first friend…. With lots of love, wishing Happy First Father’s Day to you.
13). Though I cannot write a First Father’s Day greeting to you but soon I will wish you by saying Happy Father’s Day Papa and soon I will write these words in a self drawn card…. Till then accept these sweet wishes from me.
14). I get a happy sleep when I am in your arms because that’s the safest place in the world…. I enjoy my meal when you feed me because you add more taste to it with your love…. Thank you my magician and my sweet daddy…. A very Happy Father’s Day to you.
15). Stories and jokes, games and fun times….. You are surely going to make my childhood the best ever….. Thank you daddy for taking time out to be with me and giving me sweet memories to cherish…. Happy First Father’s Day to you.
16). The brightness of your smile….. the warmth of your hug…. The pampering and care…. I am blessed to be born as your daughter because you are the No. 1 DAD…. I wish you a very warm First Father’s Day.
17). From a little boy, one day I will grow up to be a big man like you…. I wish that I become just like you because you make the most amazing father…. Wishing you a very First Father’s Day.
18). Dearest dad, please teach me become a good soul like you, please teach me to be a good human like you, please teach me to be a loving dad like you… Warm wishes on First Father’s Day to you.
19). The best time of the day is when we play together….. when I go off to sleep in your arms, when you take me out for a walk, when you hug me tight and shower me with kisses…. A very Happy Father’s Day papa.
20). We will make the best friends and the world will envy us….. You make the best dad and I will work hard to make a good son to you so that you are proud of me….. Wishing you a very warm and Happy First Father’s Day.
21). You brought me into this world….. You are the reason for my existence….. You are my dad, my teacher and my guardian….. My life is incomplete without your love, care and affection…. A very Happy Father’s Day to you.
A quote about Dad is sometimes the best way to share your feelings. Whether you want to tell your own father your feelings or want to share with the world how you feel about being a dad yourself, you can find inspiration in these heartfelt examples.
Dad Quotes to Share
Dads are the best, so share your feelings about him with the world.
• "Fathers are the first friend you make and the last love of your life."
• "A dad is more than just the sum of his parts. He is the very soul of the family."
• "Fathers are patient, kind, and loving. You are all of these and more to me!"
• "A dad is the anchor upon which his children stand."
• "Fathers are men who dared to place the world's hopes and dreams in their children."
• "The value of a loving father has no price."
• "When a father speaks, may his children hear the love in his voice above all else."
• "Dads share wisdom with their children in the hopes they spread it throughout the world."
• "A dad is half of you, so he knows you better than you might even know yourself. Rely on his wisdom in life."
• "Even the best dads make mistakes. But there is no mistaking their love for their children."
• "A father's love is eternal and without end."
• "The best parts of your father are the best parts of you. Never forget where you came from."
• "Thank heaven for the special relationship between fathers and daughters. It is blessed from above."
Special Daughter and Dad Quotes
The bond between a father and daughter cannot be broken. Share one of these quotes about dad:
• "The love of a daughter for her father is second to none."
• "Daughters reach for their father's guiding hand their entire life."
• "A father teaches his daughter how to love and be loved."
• "Every daughter adds a little sparkle to her father's life."
• "Every man a woman meets is measured through her father's eyes."
• "Bright daughters are raised by brilliant fathers."
• "Dad, you raised me to be a strong woman. You made me a world full of love and for that I am grateful."
• "Thank you for being my dad. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today and you are the reason for my success."
• "Daughters and dads share one heart."
• "The world turns on a father's love for his daughter."
• "A daughter's love is one of a father's true joys."
Heartfelt Son and Dad Quotes
A father and son have their own special relationship.
• "A dad is the hero his son hopes to be."
• "Sons learn what their fathers teach them: to be kind, thoughtful, loving, and mindful."
• "The joy in a little boy's eyes shines in his father's heart."
• "A son is the clearest reflection of his father in the world."
• "A father may only be a dad for a little while, but he is a son's hero forever."
• "A son who is loved by his father becomes a father who loves his son."
• "Great men are not born, but molded by their fathers and their fathers before them."
• "No truer words were ever spoken than those of 'I love you' from a father to a son."
• "Dads and sons are two sides of the same coin; they complement each other in ways only fate understands."
• "The bond between a father and son is stronger than glue."
• "The best times in a son's life are those spent quietly with his father, learning strength in silence."
Inspirational Dad Quotes
• "Only the best dads let their children fly. Only the most loved children will soar. Thank you for giving me wings."
• "If I grow up to be half the person you are, Dad, then I will consider my life a success."
• "A hero is someone who gives without thought of himself. Thankfully, I had a father who never hesitated to give all of himself. You are my inspiration."
• "Dad, you are the bravest person I have ever met. You have shown me how to be strong in heart, mind, and soul, and stay true to myself."
• "Even when faith in myself faltered, my father's faith in me never wavered. It is only through your blessings, Dad, that I have become the person I am today."
• "Dads are the true superheros. They will leap over any obstacle to protect their child from danger."
• "What my dad has taught me cannot be learned in school. Dads are life's most influential teachers."
• "The guiding light of my father has proven to be the brighest star in the sky."
• "Fathers lead their children down the path to adulthood in the hopes they leap beyond the boundaries and forge new ones."
• "The greatest storms in a child's heart are calmed by the loving waves in the sea of a father's love."
• "A great father is no great man unless his child respects him."
• "Find a father who loves his child and you will have found the spark of life."
Missing Dad Quotes
When your dad is far away, you miss him dearly. Let him know he's in your thoughts and you want to keep the family together with these quotes:
• "No matter wherever I go, my heart is calm, knowing I can always call you, Dad. The sound of your voice makes anywhere feel at home."
• "You taught me to ride a bike, drive a car, and held my hand on my first plane ride, but the best part of traveling was coming home to you, Dad!"
• "Even when a father and child live miles apart, each is close to the other's heart."
• "Looking up at the stars and knowing we share the same world makes me feel close to you, Dad. I love living in your universe!"
• "Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, know that you're always in my heart and on my mind."
• "Dad, no matter where I go, knowing you're always waiting for me gives me peace of mind. I love that you taught me to travel!"
• "The journey I go on is one that my father paved before me. I wouldn't be anywhere without him and miss him dearly."
• "Thank you for teaching me to to put one foot in front of the other, Dad. Without your guidance, I could never have taken the next step in my life."
• "The distance between us is only as far as we make it, Dad. You are with me in spirit wherever I am."
• "My favorite place to be is wherever you are, Dad. I miss you and can't wait to see you again!"
• "We may be far apart right now, but we are as close as ever in our hearts. Dad, your love helps me through each day even when I am away."
Soon-to-Be Dad and New Father Quotes
• "The love I feel for my unborn [son or daughter] is no match for any love I've felt before."
• "From the moment I heard I was going to be a father, I knew my world would never be the same."
• "I promise to cherish and protect you before all others in this life. You became my everything before you even arrived!"
• "Ten toes, ten fingers, two eyes, two lips, and one nose; I can't wait to meet each part of you! As your father, it is your heart I promise to cherish most."
• "You reserved a place in my heart before yours was even formed."
• "The outside world will have to wait a little longer to greet you, little one. Spending some father and [daughter or son] bonding time is my number one priority."
• "The birthday of my child is the day I because a dad. No other day will ever mean as much to me as this one."
• "Precious child, I have longed to be a father since I met your mother. Never doubt you are beloved."
• "My life was not complete until I met you. Now I am whole. Welcome to the world, dear [son/daughter name]!"
• "The greatest day of my life was the first day of yours."
• "Guiding you through life will be my greatest joy and my deepest challenge. I pray I am worthy of it for you, my child."
• "As you open your eyes on your first day of life, my eyes are newly opened with you. Experiencing the world anew with you will be a great adventure!"
• "The best days in life are neither before me nor behind me. They are beside me, with you, dear child."
A Father's Love Quotes
If you love being a dad, then these quotes will have a special meaning for you.
• "A man cannot be a father without the love of a [son/daughter]. I am the luckiest father ever to call you mine."
• "Being a father has been the pride of my life. No other accomplishment compares to being your dad."
• "The highest honor I could ever receive is being called your father."
• "I would climb mountains, sail seas, and cross deserts just to make you happy, my [son/daughter]. As your dad, it is my duty and delight to see you through this world."
• "The greatest treasure on earth is the look in your eyes when you say, 'I love you, Dad.'"
• "Your happiness is my bliss, my [son/daughter]."
• "Living life through your eyes has been my life's joy. I cherish every memory with you."
• "Although you no longer live in my home, you will always have a place in my heart, dear [daughter/son]. My love for you is never-ending."
• "It doesn't matter how old you are; you'll always be my child."
• "All the time in the world isn't enough for me to tell you have proud I am of you and how special you are to me. Being your dad has been the best time of my life."
The Best Dad Quotes
The best dad quotes are the ones that express your personal thoughts and feelings. From inspirational to aspirational, these dad quotes are meant to be shared.