Funny Father's Day Cards: The Complete Guide

Funny Father's Day cards: what to buy and write

Most dads would rather have a card that makes them laugh than one that calls them a hero. That's the whole business case for funny Father's Day cards, and it's why ours lean cheeky rather than sentimental.

This page covers how far to push the joke, what to write for a dad, a stepdad or a grandad, and every Father's Day guide we've written. UK Father's Day falls on the third Sunday in June.

How rude is too rude?

  • If he swears at the football, he'll be fine with the rude one.
  • If your mum reads the card first, go cheeky rather than rude.
  • Grandads usually enjoy filthier cards than anyone expects.
  • If it's the first Father's Day, funny is fine but land it warm at the end.
  • If you're not close, humour about the same old jokes is safer than sentiment.

What to write in a funny Father's Day card

  • Happy Father's Day. Your jokes still aren't funny, but we quote them anyway.
  • Thanks for the DIY advice I ignored and the lift home I didn't deserve.
  • You're the reason I know how to reverse onto a driveway. Happy Father's Day.
  • Happy Father's Day from your favourite. You know it, we all know it.
  • Cheers for everything, especially the stuff you never mentioned.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Father's Day in the UK?

The third Sunday in June, which is a different date to Father's Day in many other countries.

What do you write in a funny Father's Day card?

Pick one thing he always does, take the mickey out of it, then finish with a genuine thank you. The turn at the end is what makes it work.

What do you write for a stepdad?

Thank him for choosing to be there rather than for being your dad. Warm and specific beats a joke here.

When should I post a Father's Day card?

Order by the Tuesday before. First Class is usually next working day; Second Class is meant to be two working days but can take up to five.

Are the cards blank inside?

Yes, every card is blank inside.