100 Best Birthday Wishes for Your Dad

Your father is likely one of the most dominant forces in your life. That’s why on his birthday, it's important to let him know just how much you appreciate his enduring love, support and guidance. Sure, indulging him with countless slices of cake and unique gifts are nice, but there are few things that can touch the soul like heartfelt words. So, this year, celebrate him by writing a loving message in his card that will leave a lasting impression.

We’ve compiled some of the best birthday wishes for dads that will make him smile, laugh or maybe even cry (happy tears!). Whether he’s the family jokester or the sentimental father that sheds a tear at puppy commercials, messages from this list are sure to brighten his special day.

Use these birthday wishes verbatim or let them serve as inspiration to draft your own words. No matter how you decide to express your feelings, your dad will cherish your sentiments. Also, keep in mind that these birthday messages can stand alone as a text, inside a card or on social media as an Instagram caption.

From teaching you how to ride a bike to walking you down the aisle, your dad has always been by your side. So, there’s no better time to show him how much he means to you than on his birthday. Let these humorous, touching, and delightful birthday wishes be your way to show your gratitude and appreciation.

And don't forget to check out our birthday wishes for mothers, sweet notes for best friends, special messages for sons and thoughtful words for daughters.

Short and Sweet Birthday Wishes for Your Dad

• I’m the luckiest person to have a dad like you. Happy birthday!

• You’re one-of-a-kind and I love you so much. Happy birthday, dad!

• I love you today, tomorrow and forever. Happy birthday, dad!

• Wishing the most wonderful dad the best birthday ever!

• Happy birthday, dad! I love you!

• Happy birthday to the best dad in the universe!

• Wishing the bravest man in the world a happy birthday.

• Time to make some wishes, dad. Happy birthday!

• Fathers are the best gift. Happy birthday!

• I can’t wait to celebrate your special day with you. Happy birthday!

• Cheers to another trip around the sun!

• Happy cake day! Enjoy.

• You’re the best father anyone could ever ask for. Happy birthday!

• Wishing you the best birthday yet!

• Happy birthday to the person who loves me unconditionally.

• Happy birthday to my most cherished confidante!

• Wishing my one and only dad a very happy birthday.

• Happy birthday to my biggest supporter.

• Happy birthday, dad. You’re the best!

• Happy birthday to my smart and awesome dad!

• Today we honor and celebrate you, dad!!

Touching Birthday Wishes for Your Dad

• You’ve always been my personal superhero. Thank you for all the lessons you’ve taught me over the years. Happy birthday, dad!

• Nothing could ever break our special bond. I’m lucky to have such a loving father. Happy birthday!

• I can always count on you to lift me when I’m low and encourage me to keep going at my heights. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday, dad.

• No one can make me laugh the way you do. Today, I hope to bring a smile to your face. Happy birthday!

• You’re always there for me and I hope to always return the favor. Happy birthday, dad!

• Happy birthday to the person responsible for shaping me into the person I am today. I love you, dad!

• You always know what to say to brighten even my darkest days. Happy birthday, dad.

• Happy birthday to the man who sacrificed so much for me. I admire you more than you’ll ever know!

• Thank you for being a shoulder I can always lean on no matter what. I love you so much. Happy birthday, dad!

• You’ve always been my biggest supporter. Wishing you the absolute best birthday, dad!

• Fathers are the greatest gift that anyone could ever have. I’m so grateful to call you dad. Happy birthday!

• Dads always give the best advice — and for that, I’m forever grateful. Happy birthday, big guy.

• You’re one of the best parts of my life and I’m so proud to call you, my father. Wishing you a wonderful birthday.

• No matter what I’m going through, you always know how to make me feel better. I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. I love you, dad. Happy birthday!

• I look back fondly on my childhood and you’re responsible for that. Thank you for being the best dad ever. Happy birthday!

• Thank you for being my first teacher. I’m still learning from the best. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, dad!

• Today is your day to shine, but you’re always a star in my eyes. Happy birthday, dad!

• I’m beyond grateful to call you my father and most importantly, my friend. Happy birthday.

• A father’s love is something that you can’t put into words. I hope you always know how much you mean to me. Happy birthday!

• When you blow out your candles, I hope that all your wishes come true. Happy birthday, dad! Happy birthday to my best friend. Thank you for being you. Happy birthday, dad.

• You’ve always been one of my biggest inspirations. Wishing you the best on your personal new year!

• As I look back on my life, I owe you everything and then some. Today, we celebrate you. Happy birthday, dad!

• Thank you for being such an awesome role model for me. You will always be my biggest inspiration. Happy birthday, dad.

• If I’m even half the person you are, I’ll be grateful. Happy birthday to my fearless and strong dad.

• When times are good and when they are bad, you’ll always be the best dad I could ever have. Happy birthday!

• Happy birthday to the man who always knows how to make me see the glass half full. I admire your optimism. Happy birthday, dad.

• Your smile always lights up every room. Keep being the guiding light in our lives. Happy birthday, dad!

• No one can make me laugh the way that you do. Your sense of humor is unmatched, and I love you for it. Happy birthday to my hilarious dad!

• Today we celebrate the wonderful man who makes us all smile. Happy birthday, dad!

• I’ve always admired your larger-than-life personality, but most importantly your kindness. Happy birthday, dad.

Birthday Blessings for Your Dad

• God continues to show me that unconditional love exists. You’re proof. Happy birthday!

• When the universe made us father and child, it was one of my biggest blessings! Happy birthday, dad.

• Keep being the loving and kind person you are and watch your blessings continue to flow. Happy birthday!

• It’s because of you I’m the person that I am today. May God continue to guide your path, dad. Happy birthday!

• There are no words to express how blessed I am that God chose you to be my father. Happy birthday, dad!

• I’m truly the luckiest person in the world to call you an incredible person like you, “dad.” Wishing you countless blessings on your special day.

• Happy birthday to one of God’s greatest gifts!

• God blessed me with the absolute best father on the planet. Happy birthday, dad!

• When I think about the wonderful people in my life, you’re at the top of my list. Happy birthday, dad!

• I’m convinced that God blessed me with the absolute best father on the planet. Happy birthday!

• God blessed me when He made you, my dad. Wishing you an awesome birthday!

• When I look at you, I look at the wonderful person I hope to become. Thank you for being the blueprint of an extraordinary human being.

• There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for making you, my dad. Wishing you the best birthday ever!

• Your birthday will always be one of my favorite days. That’s because it was the day my wonderful father was born. Happy birthday!

• May God continue to cover you on your special day and beyond. Wishing you a fantastic birthday, dad!

• You’re the epitome of what a good father should be. God blessed me when He made you, my dad. Have a wonderful birthday!

• Every day I thank the Lord for allowing someone as special as you to be my guiding light in life. Birthday blessings to you, dad.

• My prayer is that you get everything you want and more. You deserve it all. Happy birthday, dad!

• As you turn another year older, I know that God will continue to bless you. Enjoy your special day, dad. Happy birthday!

• May your birthday be filled with joy and endless blessings!

• My prayer will always be for your peace and happiness. Wishing you the best birthday yet! I love you, dad.

• I’m forever grateful to God for making me your child. Having you as a father is the greatest blessing I could’ve ever received. Wishing you a wonderful birthday.

• There’s nothing like a father and child bond. I’m so blessed to have you as my dad. Happy birthday!

• May the Lord’s blessings shower over you today and always. Enjoy your birthday!

• Today we celebrate one of God’s greatest creations: you! Happy birthday, dad.

• You’ve taught me to always count my blessings and those will forever include you. Happy birthday to my amazing dad!

• I will always praise God for making you, my dad. We have an unbreakable bond that I’ll always cherish. Happy birthday!

• Wishing you a blessed birthday. Enjoy, dad!

• I’m always praying that infinite blessings pour into your life. Today and every day, I wish you nothing but joy. Happy birthday!

Funny Birthday Wishes for Your Dad

• Don’t worry about turning a year older, dad. Pretty soon you won’t be able to remember your age anyway. Happy birthday, old man!

• Don’t party too hard, old man! Remember your curfew! Happy birthday, dad.

• Don’t bother counting the candles on your cake because you won’t finish until your next birthday!

• I’m pretty sure I’m the favorite child, but since it’s your special day, I won’t put you on the spot! Happy birthday, dad!

• Happy birthday to the one who’s seen me at my best and at my worst! And we all know there have been plenty of the “worst” days.

• You deserve to be honored today. After all, you did help bring the most amazing person to ever walk the earth into the world: me! Happy birthday, dad.

• Happy birthday, dad. Don’t you worry about getting a year older. It just means you’re getting wiser or is that just something people say.

• I hope your birthday celebration is full of many memorable moments, and that you can actually remember some of them the next day.

• Happy birthday, dad. Enjoy another 365 days of an all-expense paid trip around the sun!

• Even though my siblings always thought they were the favorite, we all know the truth. Right, dad? Happy birthday!

• I guess your birthday wish came true because you have me as a daughter! Happy birthday, dad.

• Happy Birthday! Don’t worry – I would never make fun of your age. You might hit me with your walking cane!

• We may need to call the fire department with all of those candles on the cake! Enjoy your special day, dad!

• I brought you the best birthday present ever: me! Happy birthday, dad.

• If you weren’t born, I wouldn’t be here. Now wouldn’t that be awful? So happy birthday, dad!

• Happy Birthday, dad! Don’t hurt yourself blowing out all those candles!

• Happy birthday to the person who is perfect in every way. Well, except your cooking. I love you anyway, dad!

• Happy birthday, dad. With all my adolescent drama, it’s a miracle I didn’t send you to an early grave!

• Happy birthday to the man who knows what I’m thinking before I utter a single word. Is that your superpower?

• It’s your birthday! This is a big one. Then again, at your age, every birthday is a big one! Happy birthday, dad!

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