What to write in a Father’s Day card 2025
Dad means the absolute world to you, so you want to craft the perfect Father’s Day message this year.
Unfortunately, deciding what to write in a Father’s Day card can be a little tricky. This is your chance to say you totally love him to bits, and sometimes it’s hard to find the right words.
From new dads to grandads, we’ve put together a full list of things to write in Father’s Day cards and on personalised Father’s Day gifts!
Oh yes, these creative Father’s Day messages will put a great big smile on his face.
Jump to perfect Father’s Day messages:
Short Father’s Day messages
Meaningful Father’s Day messages
Funny Father’s Day messages
Inspirational Father’s Day messages
Father’s Day messages for Grandad
Father’s Day messages for Stepdad
First Father’s Day messages
Father’s Day messages from son
Father’s Day messages from daughter
Keep things simple with a classic Father’s Day message that gets right to the point. These short messages for Dad wish him “Happy Father’s Day” in a unique way, but without overdoing things!
Add these messages to your cards or personalised gifts for Dad:
- Thanks for everything, Dad. Happy Father’s Day!
- You’re the best dad ever!
- Dad, I’m so proud to be your son/daughter
- Dad, you really do mean the world to me
- Happy Father’s Day to my real-life superhero
- Happy Father’s Day to the man who made me who I am
- Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day!
- Happy Father’s Day! Thanks for always being you
- Dad, you’ll always be my role model
- Today is all about you! Enjoy every minute, Dad
- Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world
- Thanks for always believing in me
Meaningful Father’s Day messages
Yep, your phone is jam-packed with all kinds of lovey-dovey photos. Choosing just one photo to frame is always a headache, so bring ALL your faves together in a heart-shaped collage that sweeps your valentine off their feet. They’re gonna love it
Show Dad how much he means with these more sentimental and meaningful Father’s Day wishes. Write a beautiful message that shows you love him to bits!
- Your love and support mean everything to me
- Thank you for always being my rock, guide and best friend
- Dad, I carry your wisdom every single day
- I don’t know where I’d be without your love and support
- Thanks for always being there, no matter what
- Wishing you a Father’s Day filled with love and laughter
- Dad, I’ll always love you to bits. You’re the best!
- To my dad, my hero, my best friend
- I’m so lucky to have an amazing role model like you
Most dads love a good laugh, so here’s a list of funny things to write in a Father’s Day card this year. These Father’s Day messages are perfect for dads with a cracking sense of humour!
- Not all heroes wear capes. Mine drinks tea and eats too many snacks.
- You’re a real superhero with the power of terrible jokes
- Thanks for the free taxi service, you get five stars from
- I turned out amazing, so you get at least some of the credit
- Thanks for making sure I take after Mum instead
- Thanks for everything, apart from the male pattern baldness
- Dad, it’s time you told the others I’m you’re favourite
- Happy Father’s Day to the absolute master of selective hearing
- Keep telling your jokes, Dad. You’ll find a good one eventually.
- You’re (probably) the best dad I’ve ever had
- Thanks for always pretending you know what you’re doing
- You raised an absolute legend. Congratulations!
- You’ve earned a day of doing absolutely nothing… just like every other Sunday!
- Thanks for teaching me all the worst dad jokes!
- Dad, I wouldn’t trade you for anything. Unless I was given a really good offer.
These Father’s Day messages are all about letting Dad know just how much he inspires you. He really is a dad-in-a-million!
- Thanks for always believing in me, Dad. I don’t know where I’d be without you!
- You’re an inspiration to so many people in your life (including me!)
- Dad, you’re an amazing role model, mentor and real-life superhero
- Your hard work and love inspire me every single day
- Thank you so much for giving me the courage to chase my dreams
- You’ve inspired me in countless ways to be strong, kind and compassionate
Father’s Day messages for Grandad
This is a day for celebrating amazing grandparents too, so these Father’s Day messages are perfect for Grandad, Grandpa, Papa, Gramps, or whatever else you might call him!
- Thanks for really putting the “grand” in “Grandad”!
- Grandad, thanks for teaching me so much
- Fact: you’re officially the best grandad in the whole wide world
- Wishing my amazing grandad the best Father’s Day EVER
- Thanks for being such an incredible role model, Grandad
- Grandad, you always tell the best stories and the funniest jokes
- You’re my favourite person in the family (just don’t tell the others)
- Thanks for always sneaking me sweets and chocolates
- To an incredible Grandad who proves age is just a number
Father’s Day messages for stepdads
Choosing what to write in a Father’s Day card for your stepdad can be tricky, so we’ve come up with this list of stepdad Father’s Day messages to help get you started.
- To the man who stepped in and mind my life better
- You’re an amazing role model, I’m so lucky to have you in my life
- Wishing a happy Father’s Day to the world’s best stepdad
- A stepdad like you is one in a million. Happy Father’s Day!
- Thanks for becoming the dad I never knew I needed
- You’re my dad in every sense of the word. Thanks for being amazing!
- You might not have been there from the start, but you’ve been there every day since
- Thank you for being such an amazing dad
- Your love and guidance really mean the world to me
- Stepdad? More like “Best Dad EVER”
Check out this list of things to write in a Father’s Day card for new dads. It’s their first-ever Father’s Day, so celebrate this special occasion with a thoughtful message that’s perfect for personalised first Father’s Day gifts!
- You might be a brand-new dad, but you’ve already mastered it!
- You’re already an incredible dad. Happy Father’s Day!
- Happy 1st Father’s Day to the best daddy in the whole world
- You’re making the whole “daddy” job look easy
- To a rookie dad who already likes like a total pro
- Here’s to the first of many amazing Father’s Days as a family!
- Celebrate your 1st Father’s Day with a good night’s sleep. You deserve it!
- Your happy baby tells me you’re doing an amazing job!
- Congrats on mastering the art of nappy changing!
- First Father’s Day and you’ve already nailed it!
- Welcome to the world of sniffles, snuggles and no sleep!
Father’s Day messages from son
- Thanks for being such a great model. I’m proud to be your son!
- To the man who always has my back. You’re the best, Dad!
- You’re an amazing dad and an even better friend!
- You really are my hero, Dad. Thanks for everything!
- I’m so lucky you’re my dad, and so grateful for everything you’ve taught me
- Thanks for all the free lifts you’ve given me over the years!
- Dad, I’ll always look up to you. Even if I grow up to be taller!
Father’s Day messages from daughter
- Happy Father’s Day to the best dad a girl could ask for
- I’ll always be your little girl, no matter how old I get!
- You’ve always been my superhero, and I’m so lucky to have you in my corner.
- Thanks for being there through thick and thin, you’re my hero!
- You’ve always been my biggest cheerleader, and I love you to bits!
- Thanks for being a dad with infinite patience!
- To the amazing man who knows how to make me giggle and smile
- To the best hug-giver in the whole wide world
