When someone wishes you a happy Father's Day, replying with “Thank You” is sufficient in most situations. However, you could also use your response to express gratitude for your family.
How you respond can change depending on your relationship with the person. What you say to a random person at church will be different than responding to your child or another family member.
Quick Happy Father's Day Responses
Here are some things you can say to respond to Happy Father's Day wishes. If you've lost a child, the person may not be aware.
Simple and polite acknowledgments
• Thank you.
• Thank you for thinking of me.
• Thanks; I'm looking forward to spending the day with my family.
• I appreciate it. I am missing my son/daughter a lot today.
When you are sure they are also a father
• Thank you, same to you.
• Thanks, Happy Father's Day to you!
• Thank you! Happy Father's Day. I hope you have a great day with your family.
Longer Happy Father's Day Responses
Here are a few examples of longer, Happy Father's Day replies. They could be written to respond to a text message, greeting card, or said verbally.
#1 Thank you for wishing me a happy Father's Day! I am very grateful to have you as my son/daughter. I'm proud of you.
#2 Thank you. My love for our family is deep. I appreciate you all for spending the day with me.
#3 Thanks! We have the best family, and I appreciate all of you. Thank you for making it easy to be a dad.
#4 Thank you for the wonderful Father's Day card. I appreciate the note you wrote in it. It's a pleasure to be your dad!
#5 Thank you for the personal message in my Father's Day card. I feel loved and appreciated.
#6 [Responding to a text] Thank you for your message! I am grateful to be your dad.
#7 Thank you! I treasure every moment with you and our family. I'm so proud of all of you and what you've accomplished.
#8 Thank you for the Happy Father's Day wishes! It's a joy and honor to be a father. My family is the best part of my life.
Responding When You Are Not a Father
Sometimes people incorrectly assume that most adults have children. Perhaps every man that walks into a church on Father's Day is greeted with “Happy Father's Day.”
However, sometimes it's easier to say “Thank You” rather than explain to a stranger that you do not have any children. On the other hand, if you say you are not a father, perhaps they will stop wishing people they don't know a “Happy Father's Day.”
Here are a few ways to respond, where you can politely correct them if desired. Including “Thank you” recognizes their good intentions before you correct them.
• Thank you, but I'm not a father.
• Thank you. However, I'm only a dog dad/cat dad.
• Oh, Thank you. I enjoy being an uncle but do not have any kids myself.
• Thank you for thinking of me. However, I do not have any children.
• Thanks; maybe someday I will be a father.
Wishes For Your Dad
• F riendship – you are a true friend
A ffection – you always display your love for me
T eacher – you have been and still are my best life teacher
H umor – you display and showed me the importance of laughter
E nthusiasm – your never discouraged, you always encouraged
R ole model – you are an example for me to follow!
• Dad thank you for all that you are and all that you have done.
• Father you are the best
You are better than the rest.
The best Dad through and through.
• Wishing you a Happy Fathers Day on this day, and wishing you happiness and sunshine for the coming year. Thanks for all you are and all you do.
I wish you blessings from above.
Happy Father’s Day!
• Dad, there is a saying that goes like this:"Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a Dad!"You are that special man in my life, thanks Dad.
• Dad growing up I know there were times that I was a pain, and now that I have children I find that I am a pain to them, but the wisdom and the knowledge you gave me makes me appreciate the pain in a very happy way! Thanks Dad.
• You always worked so hard to provide for us.
You always made the time for us.
You have always encouraged and supported us.
And you are the best DAD to us!
Happy Father’s Day!
• A Father like you is a gift from God. I give thanks for the blessing of you Dad!
• Dad, may your days be filled with the love you fill today.
• Today is your day. A day to celebrate and let you know how much you are appreciated and loved Dad!
• If I was to pick an example of what a good man and a great father looks like – I would definitely pick you!
• I can’t express my gratitude enough forthe encouragement you always givefor the values you have taught meand for the love you give me each and every day.
• Every day you worked hard to provide and every day you showed me how much you cared. Your example has influenced my life, you are an amazing Father.
• When I had a problem I didn’t know how to solve, I called Dad.
When I was upset and feeling down, I called Dad.
When I was broke and needed money,I called Dad.
When I felt the world was against me, I called Dad.
When something arose I didn’t understand, I called Dad.
And, every time I called Dad, he always made me feel better.
Thanks for always being there Dad!
• The greatest gift, the most wonderful blessing in my life is having you as a Dad!
• As I grew, inspiration you gave me.An example to follow you were.Giggles you gave me when I sat upon your knee. And now that I am older I always know you are near.
• Words like,
I appreciate you,
I am thankful for you,
You are the best,
You are number one in my books,
None of those words can express my love for you Dad.
• I didn’t get to choose who my Father would be, but I am so happy it was you! You are the best Dad anyone could ask for!
• We don’t get to choose who our Fathers will be. But Dad let me tell you if I could choose you would be my Number 1 choice!
• There were times I drove you nuts. And there were times I made you proud. But today is the day to tell you Dad I appreciate you and all you do.
• D edicated you are
A wesome you be
D evotion you always give.
• I hope and pray that I will be as good as a Dad as you have been.
• Your are one of a kind,
You always helped when we were in a bind,
Dad you are inspiring and encouraging
We could ask for no better man than you.
• When I think of you Dad
It makes me feel glad
As I could not ask for
A better Dad like you that I adore.
• Father you have shown me love
You were sent to me from above
I am thankful for you
You keep our family together like glue.
• We all have heroes in our life, and you Dad, are mine. I love you!
• All your life you have put us kids first. Today is the day where we say you are number 1 Dad!
• You always gave me encouragement, and you gave me an example of how to live life. You cared, you shared, you laughed and consoled me. You are all that a child could hope for in a Father. I love you Dad.
• Words can never express my love and appreciation for you. I can’t imagine my world without you as my Dad.
You are more important than money
Is that your day be filled with bliss.
• You are a remarkable man. For all you have done, for all that you do. May life be good to you my Dad – you deserve it.
• You are one of a kind
And you are mine
You are the best
Better than all the rest!
Happy Fathers Day Dad!
• You know you are always loved but on this Fathers Day I wanted to make sure you know how much you are appreciated and how much I look up to you! I could not have asked for a better Father.
Happy Fathers Day Wishes for Stepfather
• You may be officially my stepfather, but you are a Dad to me.
• For all the times I gave you a hard time, you always were there for me. Thank you for being the man you are.
• We had to conquer each step of learning to live as a family. But you have always been there for me. You havebeen more than a stepfather to me – you have been a Dad. Thank you
• Like the saying goes, "any man can be a father but it takes a special guy to be a Dad". You may not be my father by birth, but you sure are my Dad!
• I am not your natural child, but Step Dad you love me like I am. You will never know how much you mean to me.
• You have helped me take many steps, you have helped me up when I have stumbled. I’m so proud to call you my Step-Father. Love you lots!
Happy Fathers Day Wishes For Your Grandfather
• Gramps when I think of you, I think of the saying – "you put the grand in Grandfather."
• You are like a loveable teddy bear,
you are like a jolly Santa Claus.
You always care.
Thanks for always being there.
• Gramps you are like a second father to me. You are the best, I appreciate all that you do. Love you more than you can imagine.
• There is no other Grandfather I would choose.
You make me laugh when I feel blue.
You make me feel special in all I do.
Love you Grampie, yes I do.
• How blessed I am to have you as a Grandfather. Your support and encouragement over the years means more to me than you could ever realize. Love you Gramps!
Happy Fathers Day Wishes For Someone Who Is Like A Father To You
• While you do not have the official title of being my Dad, you have all the characteristics of a great Father. Thank you for always caring and for your support over the years. You have made a difference in my life.
• There are Dads, there are Fathers, and they are special men. You my friend are a special man whose attitude towards life has influenced me and helped me overcome life’s challenges. Thank you for being you. Words can’t express my gratitude for having you in my life.
• You have been like a Dad to me. I feel blessed to have you in my life.
• Today I express my gratitude that you are part of our family. When you first entered our lives I had no idea of change our family would experience because of your love and influence. I hope you realize how important, how much we appreciate you, and how much you are loved.
We hope you have found the perfect Fathers Day wish to send to your Dad or to the man in your life that you have looked up to. The most important thing that you can give your Dad, your Stepdad, your Grandfather on this Fathers Day is your time!
We usually forget to tell our fathers that how much we love them. Can you even think of your life without shelter over your head? It’s not even easy to think of it.
Your father or you’re the father of your spouse; they both have been the shelter over the heads of the family for a long time.
So just like your father, your father-in-law also deserves appreciation. So on this father’s day dedicate your father-in-law to some really special message.
Father’s day wishes for Father-in-law
• To my father-in-law, who devoted his life for this family. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
• Happy and cheerful Father’s Day to the most caring and loving father-in-law.
• Dad, thank you for supporting me through my bad days and not treating me like a daughter-in-law but, your own daughter. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
• You never let me feel the absence of my own father. And now you are a father to me. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day Dad. Wish you all the happiness in the world.
• You have built an amazing family and made this a home. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
• It is your day, do all the things you love to do. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad!
-You have been the most beautiful shelter for us. Doing anything without you will be a nightmare! Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
-Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad. Thank you for being an incredible father-in-law. I wish you good health, joy and happiness.
-To my father-in-law who is the perfect example of a father, Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-You are not just my father-in-law, you are my friend and I will always cherish the memories we shared together. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-I am so happy that you are my father-in-law and you never let the ‘in-law’ come in between our relationship. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-I feel lucky because I got married to your son, otherwise I would have never got you as my father-in-law. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
-To my stunning daddy-in-law, enjoy this day in your way! You deserve this. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad!
-From the very first day I came into this house, I knew I am not going to miss my father because you are the most caring father-in-law one could ever ask for. Sending you love, Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-I am so happy my husband brought you in my life Dad. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-If there was an award for best father-in-law, you would have get that Dad, and we love you so much. Thank you for always having our back. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-The day I met you first, from that day you have been my Second father, not my father-in-law. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-I learnt so many things from you, from managing finance of the family to taking care of everyone. You are the best father-in-law. Love you Dad and yes, Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-Your son is the perfect husband and I am so happy that I got married to him. He is perfect because he is just a reflection of his father, you are the best father and also the best father-in-law. I love you and Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-Your son is also an amazing father because he was raised by the best father. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day father-in-law.
-I feel blessed because God gave me a father-in-law like you. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-Thank you for always being there for me whenever I needed my father. I don’t feel like you are my father-in-law anymore, you have always been a father to me and treated me like your daughter, supported me like your daughter, and taken care of me like your daughter. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-You taught me to be strong just like my father did, encouraged me in every step, and loved me from the first day I came into this house. Love you dad. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-With an amazing father-in-law like you I feel like the luckiest daughter-in-law. I wish you a long healthy life. Enjoy this father’s day to the fullest. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-Happy and cheerful Father’s Day to the most spontaneous father-in-law.
-You always motivate us to do better in our lives. We are so happy to be a part of your family. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-I don’t miss my father anymore because I know you are always here. You are my father. On this father’s day, I wish you happiness and good health. Stay healthy, stay funny just as you are. I love you, dad. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-You are not just a father-in-law to me, you are my best friend and I have spent some really good times with you. Sending you my warmest wishes on this father’s day. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-Happy and cheerful Father’s Day Dad. I can’t imagine my life without you Dad, thank you for always considering me as you little daughter and not treating me like daughter-in-law. Loads of love and hugs for you.
-To the most fabulous father-in-law in this world. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day!
-I never expected an incredible person as you as my father-in-law. This marriage has been full of surprises for me. You are one of them. Love you dad. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day.
-A single day is not enough to celebrate your fatherhood. You have done so much for us. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad! Thank you for everything dad.
-Dear father-in-law, you mean the world to us, thanks for making our lives easier and more comfortable. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad.
-started my journey with you as your daughter-in-law but ended up being your daughter. I am so happy for this. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad!
-Your love, wisdom, and care everything mean so much to me. You are the best gift to a daughter-in-law. Happy and cheerful Father’s Day dad. We love you.
– Happy and cheerful Father’s Day to you Dad! This day is yours so enjoy this day. I hope to go soon and hug you. From your beloved daughter-in-law.