60 Father's Day Messages for Dad, Grandad and Step-Dads

Father's Day in the UK falls on the third Sunday in June — Sunday 20 June in 2027. Dads are famously hard to buy for, but they rarely forget a card that says what they mean to you. Here are 60 Father's Day messages for every kind of dad.

Short Father's Day messages

1. Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world.
2. Love you, Dad. Happy Father's Day!
3. Thanks for everything, Dad.
4. Happy Father's Day to my hero.
5. Wishing you a relaxing Father's Day.
6. Cheers to you, Dad!
7. Best dad ever. Happy Father's Day.
8. Have a brilliant day, Dad — you deserve it.

Heartfelt Father's Day messages

1. Thank you for always being there, Dad. Happy Father's Day.
2. Everything good in me, I learned from you.
3. Thank you for your patience, your advice and your terrible jokes.
4. I'm so lucky to have you as my dad.
5. You taught me how to be strong, kind and honest. Thank you.
6. However old I get, I'll always need my dad.
7. Thank you for every lift, every pep talk and every hug.
8. You're my role model and my best friend. Happy Father's Day.

Funny Father's Day messages

1. Happy Father's Day from your favourite child. (Don't tell the others.)
2. Thanks for passing on your good looks. And your sense of humour, sort of.
3. Happy Father's Day! You're the reason I have trust issues with "five more minutes".
4. Today you get the remote. Enjoy it while it lasts.
5. Happy Father's Day to the king of dad jokes.
6. Thanks for teaching me everything I know — except how to fold a map.
7. Dad, you're officially "vintage" now. Happy Father's Day!
8. Happy Father's Day! Your barbecue skills are almost as good as you think they are.

Father's Day messages from a daughter

1. Thank you for always making me feel safe. Love you, Dad.
2. Every girl needs a dad like you. Happy Father's Day.
3. You'll always be the first man I looked up to.

Father's Day messages from a son

1. Thanks for showing me what a good man looks like.
2. Happy Father's Day to my coach, my mentor and my mate.
3. I hope I'm half the dad you are one day.

Messages for a grandad

1. Happy Father's Day to the best grandad — thank you for all the stories and sweets.
2. Thank you for being our family's rock, Grandad.
3. Happy Father's Day to a wonderful dad and an even better grandad.
4. Grandad, you make everything more fun. Happy Father's Day!

Messages for a step-dad

1. You didn't have to, but you chose to be my dad. Thank you.
2. Happy Father's Day to the man who stepped up and stayed.
3. Thank you for loving me like your own.
4. Family isn't about blood — it's about love. Happy Father's Day.

Messages for a husband or partner

1. Our children are so lucky to have you as their dad.
2. Happy Father's Day to the best dad our family could wish for.
3. Watching you be a dad makes me love you even more.
4. Thank you for all you do for our family. Happy Father's Day.

Messages for a new dad

1. Happy first Father's Day! You're already doing an amazing job.
2. Welcome to the best club in the world. Happy Father's Day.
3. Enjoy your first Father's Day — the first of many.
4. Your little one is so lucky to have you.

Messages from the kids (for very young children)

1. Happy Father's Day, Daddy! I love you this much.
2. You're the best at piggybacks. Happy Father's Day!
3. Daddy, you're my superhero.

Messages for a dad who has passed away

1. Thinking of you today, Dad, and always.
2. Missing you on Father's Day and every day.
3. Your love and lessons stay with me. Happy Father's Day in heaven.
4. Today I'm remembering all the ways you made life better.

Messages for a father figure

1. Happy Father's Day to someone who has been like a dad to me.
2. Thank you for your guidance and support. Happy Father's Day.
3. You've been there for me like a father. Thank you.

Messages for a gift card

1. A little something for the best dad. Enjoy!
2. Something to help you relax today, Dad.
3. Treat yourself — you've earned it!
4. Happy Father's Day — this one's on me.

Looking for more family messages? See our birthday wishes for him and Mother's Day messages.

How to write a Father's Day card

Name a memory. A holiday, a lesson or a moment he helped you will mean more than a generic line.

Use his humour. If your dad loves a pun, a cheeky line will make his day.

Keep it honest. Simple, sincere words land better than flowery verses.