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Father’s Day cards for Dad

Father’s Day in the US is the third Sunday of June (June 20, 2027). Skip the tie and send Dad a card that opens with a sunrise over the mountains and writes your words by hand. Here are Father’s Day messages for Dad, from funny to heartfelt.

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Start this cardWhat to write: 22 message ideas
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Father's Day

Mountain Dawn

Layered mountains at sunrise and a gliding paper plane

What to write: 22 message ideas

Short and classic5

  • Happy Father’s Day to the man who taught me everything, including how to parallel park.

  • Dad, you’re my hero, today and every day. Happy Father’s Day.

  • Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and the worst joke teller I know.

  • Thanks for everything, Dad. Happy Father’s Day.

  • Happy Father’s Day to my first coach, my biggest fan and my forever role model.

Heartfelt6

  • You never made a big deal about the sacrifices you made for us. I see them now, and I’m so grateful. Happy Father’s Day.

  • Everything I know about being steady and kind, I learned from you. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

  • Thank you for showing up for every game, every recital and every hard conversation. You made me feel like I mattered.

  • The older I get, the more I realize how lucky I am that you’re my dad.

  • You taught me how to fix things, and more importantly, how to never give up. Happy Father’s Day.

  • I hope I make you as proud as you make me. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

Funny6

  • Happy Father’s Day! I got you the best gift of all: a kid who turned out pretty great.

  • Dad, thanks for passing down your good looks and your questionable dance moves. Happy Father’s Day.

  • Happy Father’s Day to the man who says “I’m not lost, I’m exploring.”

  • Happy Father’s Day! Today you’re allowed to set the thermostat wherever you want.

  • Happy Father’s Day to the king of the grill and the lord of the remote.

  • Dad, I’d give you a card with a dad joke, but I know you’d just tell it better. Happy Father’s Day.

From far away5

  • Wish I could be there to fire up the grill with you. Happy Father’s Day from far away.

  • Miles away but always your kid. Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Call you tonight.

  • Happy Father’s Day! Save me a burger; I’ll be home before you know it.

  • Distance can’t change how much you mean to me. Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

  • Raising a glass to you from across the country. Happy Father’s Day.

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How to send it

  1. 1

    Choose Mountain Dawn, where the sun rises over layered mountains and a paper plane glides past.

  2. 2

    Add Dad, Pop, Papa or his name.

  3. 3

    Write your own Father’s Day message or pick one above.

  4. 4

    Choose a handwriting style, ink color and music.

  5. 5

    Send the link on the morning of June 20, 2027, by text or email, or download a video to play at the barbecue.

Tips for writing it

Dads rarely get told what they did right, so name one thing: the way he showed up, a lesson that stuck, a sacrifice you understand now. If he’s not a big emotions guy, balance that sincere line with a joke about his grilling or his driving.

In the US, Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June, which is June 20 in 2027. Send the card that morning so he opens it with his coffee. Stepdads, grandfathers and father figures appreciate recognition too; tell them what their choice to show up has meant.

Frequently asked questions

When is Father’s Day 2027?

In the US, Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June, which is June 20, 2027. Many other countries, including the UK and Canada, share the same date.

What do you write in a Father’s Day card for your dad?

Thank him for something specific, share a favorite memory and tell him you love him. A little humor keeps it feeling like the two of you.

What’s a funny Father’s Day message?

Lean into classic dad traits like grilling, dad jokes, thermostat rules or getting lost, and add a sincere line at the end so it still feels like a thank-you.

What should I write to my stepdad on Father’s Day?

Thank him for choosing to be part of your family and mention a specific way he’s been there for you. Keep it genuine and at your real level of closeness.

Is the Father’s Day card free to send?

Yes. Create the card, get a private link and send it however Dad likes to receive messages. You can also download it as a video.

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