How Early Should You Order a Father's Day Card?

With Father’s Day fast approaching, you might be wondering… how early should you order a Father's Day card? Are there any time limits that you should be aware of? What about finding the perfect card for the occasion? Finding the perfect Father’s Day card is difficult enough, and getting it delivered on time only adds to the challenge, but anything is possible when you shop at Lumibop.

If you are still looking for Father’s Day cards, you can find a fun and unique collection right here at Lumibop, and explore card ideas that will make you excited about every special occasion, whether it’s Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthday cards or her or him, or the kids, or anything else. 

When Is Father’s Day This Year? (And Why You Should Plan Ahead)

Father’s Day in the UK falls on Sunday, June 15th. 2025, just weeks away from the time of writing! This should make you think—how early should you order a Father's Day card? The answer is simple: order a Father’s Day card about a week before the date if you are able to plan ahead, or order it as soon as you remember. 

We all want our cards and gifts to get here on time, and it helps to mark dates on a calendar to keep track of things so that you don’t fall behind. With Lumibop, you can order a card from us the day before, thanks to next business day delivery if you place the other before 3pm on a weekday, but bear in mind the shipping cost, day, and time that you put an order in, as these could all impact whether your card will be delivered on time.

Why Does Ordering Early Matter?

Ordering early matters for one simple reason—you want to get your card delivered on time! At Lumibop, we have different shipping options to help ensure that your card is delivered timeously, but sometimes this isn’t enough, because we can’t get an order dispatched and through your letterbox on the same day.

No one wants to be in the situation where Father’s Day rolls around, and you are anxiously waiting for your card to arrive. Instead of worrying about it, put an order in early, and you can rest easy knowing that your card will be delivered within four days at the latest. That way, there are no awkward encounters, and no apologies have to be made to your dad—because he deserves better, don’t you think?

Recommended Ordering Timeline for UK Customers

So, how early should you order a Father's Day card? If you are reading this before Father’s Day and haven’t ordered your card yet, the best time to do it is now! Try to plan ahead, and order cards for special occasions a week before the date to allow for plenty of time in case there are issues with delivery or delays. 

While you should get your card delivered on time if you order a day or two before and select the right shipping option, you never know when there will be delays due to weather or technical issues, so try to allow time for something like this occurring with an early order.

Our processing times differ from weekend to weekday, with all orders placed before 3pm from Monday–Friday being detached the same day, and orders placed over the weekend being dispatched the next working day (Monday). Keep this in mind, as timing will be important to ensure that you get your Lumibop card delivered on time.

At Lumibop, we have four shipping options to choose from when you place an order with us:

• 2nd Class Untracked: 2–4 business days, no tracking

• 1st Class Untracked: 1–2 business days, no tracking

• Tracked 48: 2–3 business days, tracking provided

• Tracked 24: Next business day, tracking provided

Depending on how much time you have given yourself to get your order in and delivered, please choose your shipping option carefully. You also need to be careful of the day that you put your order in, as Father’s Day falls on Sunday the 15th of June 2025, so the latest you can put an order in and get it on time will be Friday the 13th before 3pm!

Standard vs Express Delivery: What’s the Difference?

Standard delivery generally takes 3–5 business days for delivery, while express is 1–3 business days. However, this can change depending on the postal service and may differ from country to country. Knowing when to use standard vs express services can make all the difference when you are dealing with time-sensitive deliveries or occasions—like Father’s Day!

Keep this in mind when asking yourself how early should you order a Father's Day card, and you should be able to determine when to order your card on time.

What Are Last-Minute Tips for Getting a Card on Time?

No one wants to be in the position where Father’s Day comes around, and they haven’t ordered a card in time, but it can happen! In a situation like this, you may need to cut your losses and pick up the second-best thing from a physical shop in town—but if you have even a day to go, and you still want to order with Lumibop, there is still hope thanks to our different shipping options.

Last-minute tips for getting a Father’s Day card on time:

• Think ahead and order with plenty of time to spare

• Use Lumibop’s Tracked 24 shipping for next business day delivery

• Choose shops that offer express delivery for quick delivery

• Visit a physical store and buy a card there if you are out of time

What Father’s Day Designs Are Available at Lumibop?

Find the perfect Father’s Day card in our collection here at Lumibop. Let your dad live out his Star Wars dreams with our Best Father of the Galaxy card that comes with lights and music and is sure to awaken his inner Jedi (or Sith), or see the extendable Gorilla Daddy with detailing and interactive features for a snazzy design. Our musical and light-up Dad Robot is perfect for tech-loving fathers, while our Camping Trip card is perfect for dads who like to spend time in nature. 

For the musically-inclined, check out our interactive Rock Star Dad, with touch-sensitive drum pads and music, or add some comedy to the day with Dad’s Fart Zone Father’s Day card—with motion-activated fart sound effects and the card can be hung on a door as a warning to all those who would dare enter.

Alternatively, your dad might appreciate one of our floral collection cards, including Red Roses, Sunshine Blossoms, Lavender Charm, Blooming Love, Spring Morning, and Sunset Bloom for a pop of colour and tranquillity.

Take Care of the Planet When You Shop With Lumibop

Created in SMETA-approved factories in China, we value business, environmental ethics, and only the highest working standards while making our 100% recycled paper cards. We also use soy-based ink for all the printing to keep things as sustainable as possible, and our electronic cards (which can include pop-up, light, and sound) are certified according to RoHS standards and are 100% lead-free with non-replaceable alkaline-based batteries.

While we hope you will keep your card because you love it, if you decide that you don’t want your special Lumibop card to last a lifetime, you get them recycled by filling out this form to choose a date for WEEE collection. 

All you need to do is put the card in any envelope and hand it to the man/woman who comes to collect it (they will even bring the required postage labels!). Alternatively, you can also drop the card off in the post box yourself with the “self-posting’ option.

Why Choose Lumibop for Your Father's Day Card?

With all of that being said, how early should you order a Father's Day card? Order your card about a week before the event to account for any delays that could happen, and avoid disappointment when the day comes—because Lumibop cards are there to brighten days.

Beat the rush and order your Father’s Day card from Lumibop today—fun, memorable, and delivered right on time. Want to find out more? Feel free to contact us, learn our story, and find out about sustainability.