Happy Father's Day Wishes

March 14, 2023

Father’s Day is a very important day in the year. Along with Mother’s Day, it’s the time to appreciate your parents with a gift and a greeting card featuring some of our happy Father’s Day wishes. Even if you can’t meet with your dad on Father’s Day, you can still send a card, a text message or an email with some Father's Day wishes or quotes.

If you can’t find the words to express your love or thanks to your father then look no further because these wishes and messages help show you how to wish a happy Father’s Day. Wishing a happy Father’s Day doesn’t have to be exclusive to biological fathers. Even if you don’t keep in touch with your biological father or you have a stepfather or another father figure in your life, then you can just wish him a happy Father’s Day!

We have collected lists full of Father’s Day card wishes, quotes, messages so you can pick your favourite message to show how you feel.

Best Wishes for Father’s Day

Sending Father’s Day best wishes to your father is a great way to show your appreciation for him. Wishing your dad a happy Father’s Day should be an easy thing to do when you find inspiration for writing a meaningful message. We hope you enjoy writing happy Father’s Day wishes too!

You are the best role model ever and the best father.
Anybody can have a child but only the best men can truly raise a child and allow them to reach their full potential.
People often say: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” and I always tell them that that is the biggest compliment that anyone could give me. I hope to become more and more like you each day.
It’s that time of year again, Father’s Day, when everyone else tries to convince themselves that they have the best father but they can’t be right because I have THE best father right here!
You have the biggest heart and you’re the best father.
Have a good Father’s Day, I’m sending lots of love from the house you pay for and me - your favourite financial burden!

Appreciative Happy Father’s Day Quotes

There are few people we can appreciate more than our fathers! Wish a father figure in your life a happy Father’s Day to share your love and appreciation with one of the messages below.

You have lit the way for me throughout my life and you’ve provided guidance through it all, thank you.
Thank you for being a kid when I was a kid, being a friend when I needed a friend, and being a father when I needed one. Thank you for being there when I really needed you.
I’m cracking open a cold one for you, cheers to you dad.
Thank you for every time you picked me up after falling down, you are truly a great father.
You’ve given me the best parts of your life: your time, your love, and your kindness.
I don’t know whether I’ll be able to pay you back for everything you’ve done for me but I can try and thank you well enough!
One day out of 365 is not nearly enough time to thank you for everything you’ve done for me so from now on every day is Father’s Day, Happy Father’s Day!

Inspirational Father’s Day Messages to All Dads

Inspiration can be seen in many fathers and this should be appreciated more so hopefully wishing a happy Father’s Day becomes second nature. These messages include not only inspirational messages but Father’s Day love card messages as well.

Every time things got tough you helped me through it but now it’s my time to help you.
Thank you for everything you've taught me and every time you’ve been there for me when I need you, Happy Father’s Day!
You are the most amazing man I’ve ever met, the most amazing husband, and the most amazing father, thank you.
You’ve taught me so many lessons over the years and I cannot thank you enough.
All the lessons you’ve taught me over the many years have finally added up and I’ve become a great person, just like you!
I hope your biggest dad dreams come true, especially on this day, Happy Father’s Day!
You are the very definition of courage and inspiration, and you have shown me unconditional love, thank you.

Blessed Father’s Day Wishes and Bible Quotes

If you come from a religious family, then you may find these blessed greetings for Father’s Day quotes more fitting. We have also put some Bible quotes in the list. If you need help on how to wish a happy Father’s Day then look no further than these quotes!

God gave me you as a father for a reason – because you’re a great one.
I’m so glad that I was blessed with you as a father, I am truly grateful.
“Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth and do not sell it – wisdom, instruction, and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!” – Proverbs 23:22-25
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
“Honour your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 5:16
“Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” – Proverbs 4:10-13

Funny Father’s Day Wishes

Dads often have a very similar sense of humour and joke style that have been deemed “dad jokes”. This is why we are offering you these funny happy Father’s Day card wishes so that you can finally use some dad jokes to share your love!

You must be a great dad because look at how I turned out! My siblings… not so much.
I’m sure it helped my siblings' self-esteem when you told them that you didn’t have a favourite child but inside we all knew it was me!
I’m not quite perfect but I could be sending this from jail so I guess you did a decent enough job.
When life gets tough just remember that at least you don’t have ugly children!
As I get older I start to appreciate your bad dad jokes, maybe it’s because I’m getting old too…
I wouldn’t trade you for anyone or anything… Although no one’s offered me something yet, maybe then I’d change my mind, but for now, I wouldn’t trade you for anything!
I know your favourite child won’t be able to be there (me) but I hope you enjoy Father’s Day anyway.
Happy Father’s Day from your favourite child and favourite pain in the butt!
We are living proof of your good parenting, well done. Happy Father’s Day!

Short and Simple Father’s Day Wishes

This list is more basic with a variety of messages from Father’s Day love messages to Father’s Day best wishes. Wishing a Happy Father’s Day just became a lot easier with these extra options for you.

You offered me love and kindness in the hardest times of my life, now it’s my turn to show you the same love and kindness.
No matter how old I get I’ll always be daddy’s little girl.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made for both me and the family.
I know I tested your limits so thank you for putting up with me.
If I’m half the man you are when I’m older then I’ll live as a happy man.
I wish I could be there with you on Father’s Day but for now, I wish you a Happy Father’s Day from afar.
I love our inside joke of how neither of us tells the others that I’m the favourite child.
I feel that I can finally admit that I’m the awesome person I am today because of you.

Longer Father’s Day Wishes

Longer Father’s Day wishes give more space for you to express your love and appreciation. These Father’s Day wishes and quotes may not be for everyone but if you don’t know how to wish a happy Father’s Day then this is a pretty good starting point.

The older I get the more I realise how important it is to be raised by a good father and mother but I can’t diminish your skills by calling them good, you were an incredible father and I will thank you every day for it.
I know that time and distance separate us most of the time and I can’t wait to thank you in person but for now, a letter is going to have to do. Thank you dad for being so great and raising me the right way.
Whenever I would stray from the right path you would always guide me back to the right one and always show me the way, thank you for always being there.
It will never matter how old I get, you’ll still be the man who taught me to ride a bike, checked under my bed and in my wardrobe for monsters, helped me with my homework and you’ll be the man to walk me down the aisle.
You’ve been there for me through my highs and lows but you always made me feel on top of the world. Happy Father’s Day, I love you!
Happy Father’s Day! We’ve shared many memories over the years and if you’ve taught me only one thing it’s that I need to savour the good times, especially those with your family so I make sure to treasure all the moments I get to spend with you.
Dad, you guide this family and hold us together with your light and by that I mean your constant dad jokes and smiles! I want you to know that as you get older I am here for you as well through both the good and bad times. On Father’s Day, just relax and forget about looking after everyone else, we’ll look after you. Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day Wishes of Love

This is our final list and it is packed full of short and sweet Father’s Day love messages and greetings for Father’s Day to show him your love.

Even when I’m old and grey, I’ll still need you.
Superheros are cool but I don’t need Batman or Superman when I have you, the best superhero!
You always set such a great example, you were a great role model, thank you.
You’re much more than just a father to me, you’re a friend.
You are my best friend, and father and I love you, thank you for being so great.
Near or far I’m always glad I get to be YOUR child.
Some people say they don’t believe in superheroes but they’ve clearly never met you.
I miss being with you every Father’s Day but I am thinking about you and hoping that you’re enjoying this day.
I don’t say this often enough but I love you!

We are sure that you have found the best happy Father’s Day wishes for your father or father figure (remember wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day certainly isn’t a crime). Whether it’s Father’s Day love messages or happy Father’s Day wishes and quotes we hope you’ve found the right one for your father.

Now, don’t forget to check out our collection of football Father’s Day cards. We have created plenty of fun and lovely designs for any type of dad out there. You can also add an extra special touch to your card with our amazing confetti upgrades. Enjoy!