As Dad's big day comes up on the third Sunday in June, it's time to celebrate him in all kinds of ways. To help inspire words for just the right card, we've rounded up 100 inspirational Father's Day messages for you to choose from.
These short and meaningful messages are sure to make his day, whether you select an emotional message or a funny one that will hit just right. We also have them grouped by messages from daughters, messages from sons, and messages from wives, plus some our favorite quotes for the occasion, to help you find just the right one to go with his Father's Day gift (perhaps even a DIY one!). And if you want to add to the goodness of his gift, you can't go wrong with some funny dad jokes.
Here's to dads, all the ways they shape us for the better, and celebrating them well!
- How can I ever thank you for everything you've done for me?
- Thank you for making me the person I am today.
- Dad, I don't say it often enough: I love you.
- I know we've had our differences, but I'm so grateful for our relationship.
- To my dad, my hero, my friend.
- Happy Father's Day to my favorite guy.
- Today and every day, thank you for being my dad.
- Thank you for being the glue that holds our family together.
- Today and every day, I appreciate everything you do for our family.
- I'm so proud to call you my father.
- Who needs superheroes when the world has dads like you?
- Anyone can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad.
- I love you to the moon and back.
- No matter how old I get, I'll never stop needing my dad.
- I need more than one day to celebrate just how special you are.
- I should tell you this more often, but I love you. Enjoy your special day!
- Thank you for everything you've taught me and always being there when I need you.
- You are the most incredible man and world's greatest father to our children.
- A dad is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.
- Life doesn't come with a manual—it comes with a father.
- Dads hold our hands for a little while and hold our hearts forever.
- I know you've loved me as long as I've lived, but I've loved you my whole life.
- A father is someone you look up to, no matter how tall you grow.
- I'm so lucky to have a role model like you in my life.
- You're one of my favorite parents.
- Now that I'm an adult, I can say that you were right about everything.
- Congrats, Dad! I turned out great!
- Dad, you’re one in a million, which are roughly the odds of everybody being ready and in the car when you want to leave.
- I finally checked the oil in my car. Happy Father's Day!
- I love how we don't have to say out loud that I'm your favorite child!
- I hope this Father's Day is as fun as your life was before kids.
- I may not be perfect, but at least I'm not mailing this from prison. Nice job, Dad!
- Sorry for all the gray hairs!
- You're a great dad. Just look at me!
- No matter what life throws at you, at least you don't have ugly kids.
- Happy Father's Day from your favorite child.
- Thanks for always saying yes when Mom said no to me.
- Happy Farter's Day—I mean, Farther's Day!
- You sure had me fooled that you knew everything.
- You're a man of few words, but many, many naps.
- You're nacho average dad!
- I'm still here, so you did something right.
