Dad might be the reigning king of corny jokes, but on Father's Day, it's your turn to take the mic. Whether you're aiming for a groan, a giggle, or a guffaw, these funny Father's Day puns and dad jokes are just the thing. Because what better way to say "I love you" than with a perfectly timed punchline? So, take a look at these hand-picked Father's Day jokes that'll make him laugh, cringe (in a good way), and feel all the fatherly pride.
You'll probably be able to envision their faces when you pull up to the scene with any of these cheesy jokes. And you can trust that it'll be priceless. Your dad, stepdad, or grandpa will either be on the floor laughing—or simply in shock that you were able to beat them at their own game. (If that's even possible!) Don't believe us? Take this dog-related dad joke, for example: "What did the puppies make their dad for Father’s Day breakfast? Pooched eggs." See what we mean? They're all pretty cringeworthy, but that's exactly what makes them so great. (Plus, some of these are funny and wholesome enough to use as a Father's Day message in your Father's Day card!)
Funny Father's Day Jokes
- Why did the dad cry while golfing on Father's Day? He was going through a rough patch.
- Why was Dad staring at the orange juice at Father's Day brunch? Because it said "concentrate."
- Why did the dad bring a pencil to his Father's Day dinner? Because he wanted to draw some attention.
- What's a dad's favorite kind of music on Father's Day? Pop music, of course.
- What did Dad say when he opened a Father's Day gift and saw a tie? "I'm knot surprised."
- What did Dad do when he dropped his burger on Father's Day? He flipped out.
- Why did the dad bring a ruler to the cookout? Because he wanted to measure up to the grill master title.
- Why did the dad sit on the clock on Father's Day? He wanted to be on time.
- What's a groundbreaking Father's Day gift to give to your dad? A shovel.
- Why did the dad bring a ladder to the bar on Father's Day? Because he heard the drinks were on the house!
- Why did the dad get an extra pair of golf pants for Father's Day? He got a hole-in-one.
- What did the grape say to his dad on Father's Day? Thanks for raisin me right!
- What do you call it when Dad falls asleep during his Father's Day movie? A pop-corn nap.
- Why did Dad high-five himself on Father's Day? Because no one appreciates his jokes quite like he does!
- Did you hear about the insect who received his gift weeks after Father's Day? It was bee-lated.
- Why did the dad open the fridge on Father's Day every five minutes? He was checking if any cool gifts appeared.
- How much did the moon eat during Father's Day Dinner? A lot, because it was full.
- How does Darth Vader like his toast cooked on Father's Day? On the dark side.
- Why didn't the rude cow eat all the food on Father's Day? Because he was being a beef jerky.
- How did the dad and his kids watch the fishing show on Father's Day? They live streamed it.
- What did the baby computer say to its dad on Father's Day? Happy Father's Day, Data!
- How did the celebrity dad keep his cool on Father's Day? He had many fans.
- Why didn't the dad want to swim with the sharks on Father's Day? It would cost him an arm and a leg.
- How much did the son charge his dad for fixing his roof on Father's Day? Nothing, it was on the house!
- What does the pig give his dad for Father's Day? Lots of hogs and kisses.
- What do hermit crabs do on Father's Day? Shell-abrate their dads.
- Why don’t they have Father’s Day sales? Because fathers are priceless.
- What do you call a person who is not a dad who makes dad jokes? A Faux Pa.
- What did the cheerleader bring her dad for breakfast on Father’s Day? Cheerios.
- What’s the best thing a new dad can get for Father’s Day? A long nap.
- Where did the cow family go on Father’s Day? The moo-vies.
- Why did the bean children give their dad a sweater for Father’s Day? He was chili.
- What do nice pirates do on Father’s Day? Take out the garrrrrrrrrrrbage without being asked.
- What did the puppies make their dad for Father’s Day breakfast? Pooched eggs.
- Why do sons love Father’s Day so much? Because it’s always on son day (Sunday).
- What makes more noise than a child jumping on daddy’s bed on Father’s Day morning? Two children jumping on daddy’s bed!
- What did the Panda give his daddy on Father’s Day? A bear hug.
- What did the waiter say to the daddy dog when he served Father’s Day dinner? Bone-appetit!
- What did the martians wear to Father’s Day dinner? Space suits.
- Why couldn’t the digital clock make dinner for Father’s Day? He had no hands.
- Why did the kids give their dad a blanket for Father’s Day? Because they thought he was the coolest dad.
Father's Day Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Sofa… Sofa who?... Sofa, so good. How's your Father's Day going?
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Winnie… Winnie who?... Winnie to do something special for Dad today.
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Atlas… Atlas who?... Atlas, a Father's Day gift I actually like!
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Al… Al who?... Al be your biggest fan today, Dad!
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Wiley… Wiley who?... Wiley is out of the house, we can wrap Dad's presents.
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Lettuce… Lettuce who?... Lettuce take you out for Father's Day lunch!
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Yoda… Yoda who?... Yoda best, Dad. Happy Father's Day!
- Knock, knock… Who's there?... Barry… Barry who?... Barry funny, Dad—just like your jokes!
- Knock knock… Who's there?... Pop... Pop who?... Pop open a soda, it's Dad's day off!
- Knock knock... Who's there?... Tie... Tie who?... Tie love you, Dad! Happy Father's Day!
- Knock, knock... Who's there?... Geese... Geese who?... Geese what I got you for Father's Day!
- Knock knock... Who's there?... Dad... Dad who?... Dad joke incoming…brace yourself!
- Knock, knock... Who's there?... Tank... Tank who?... You're welcome for the Father's Day gift.
- Knock, knock... Who's there?... Sue... Sue who?... Sue-prize! Happy Father's Day!
- Knock, knock... Who's there?... Shore... Shore who?... Shore hope you like dad jokes!
- Knock, knock... Who's there?... Water... Water who?... Water you doing for Father’s Day?
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Gladys.…Gladys who?… Gladys Father's Day.
- Knock knock… Who's there?… Justin!… Justin who?… Justin time to say Happy Father's Day!
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Omelette… Omelette who?… Omelette Daddy sleep in for Father’s Day.
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Olive… Olive who?… Olive you Daddy!
- Knock Knock!… Who's there?… Noah… Noah who?… Noah good joke for Dad?
- Knock! Knock!… Who is there?… Teddy!… Teddy who?… Teddy (today) is Father's Day!
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… June… June who?… June know any Father's Day Jokes?
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Hop… Hop who?… Hoppy Father's Day!
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Bacon… Bacon who?… Bacon cake for Father's Day.
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Hugh… Hugh who?… Hugh glad it's Father's Day, I am?
- Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don't cry, it's Father's Day!
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Norma… Norma who?… Normally we go out to eat for Father's Day.
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Pecan… Pecan who?… Pecan at your Father's Day gift is a no-no.
- Knock Knock… Who's there?… Ty… Ty who?… Ty a bow for Daddy's gift.
- Knock, knock… Who's there?… Abby… Abby who?… Abby Father's Day!
Best Dad Jokes to Tell on Father's Day
- Did you hear about the dad who lost his left leg? He's all right now.
- What do you call it when Dad sings in the shower? A soap opera.
- What do you call it when Dad tells a joke while mowing the lawn? Grounds for laughter.
- Why did the dad sit on the remote? He wanted to control the situation.
- What do you call a father lion's family? His pride and joy.
- Why did the dad get kicked out of the bakery? He kept telling crumby jokes.
- What kind of test is just for dads? A pop quiz!
- Why did Dad put his money in the blender? He wanted to make some liquid assets.
- Why did the bald dad use his credit card at the wig shop? Toupee.
- What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.
- Why did the belt go to jail? It held up a pair of pants.
- When does a joke become a dad joke? When the punchline is apparent!
- Why did the Oreo go to the dentist? It lost its filling.
- What's the downside to birthdays? Too many will kill you.
- How do you identify a dogwood tree? By its bark.
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
- What do you call a cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese!
- What did one toilet say to the other toilet? You look flushed.
- What did the horse say after it fell? I've fallen and I can't giddy up.
- What did one plate say to the other plate? Dinner's on me.
- Why did the boy bring a ladder on the bus? He wanted to go to high school.
- What do you call a can opener that doesn't work? A can't opener.
- Which days are the strongest? Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weekdays.
- Why did the orange stop halfway across the road? It ran out of juice.
- What did the accountant say while auditing a document? This is taxing.
- What did the baby otter say to its dad? You are a dad like no otter.
- Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Summer wasn't bad either.
- When is a door not a door? When it's ajar.
- What do you call a moose with no name? Anonymoose.
- Why didn't the sun go to college? It already had a million degrees.
- Where do cows get their clothes? From cattle-logs.
- What do you call fake spaghetti? Impasta!
- Why are fish so smart? Because they swim in schools.
- What do you call a factory that makes okay products? A satisfactory.
- Dear Math, grow up and solve your own problems.
- What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!
- Have you heard about the chocolate record player? It sounds pretty sweet.
- What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
- Why do seagulls fly over the ocean? Because if they flew over the bay, we'd call them bagels.
- I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don't know y.
- How does the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it.
- What did one wall say to the other? I'll meet you at the corner.
- What did the zero say to the eight? That belt looks good on you.
- A skeleton walks into a bar and says, 'Hey, bartender. I'll have one beer and a mop.
- Where do fruits go on vacation? Pear-is!
- I asked my dog what's two minus two. He said nothing.
- What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn? Where's Pop Corn?
- What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus.
- What does a sprinter eat before a race? Nothing, they fast!
- Where do you learn to make a banana split? Sundae school.
- What has more letters than the alphabet? The post office!
- Dad, did you get a haircut? No, I got them all cut!
- What do you call a poor Santa Claus? St. Nickel-less.
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.