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225 Happy Birthday

Wishes For Friends,
Family, And Everyone In
Between
Here are the best birthday messages, jokes,
and wishes for all the special people in your
life.

By Carrie Rollwagen | Updated on January 19, 2024

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Happy Birthday Wishes

Birthday Messages for Family

Birthday Wishes for Friends

Birthday Wishes for Your Partner

Birthday Wishes for Co-Workers

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When a friend or family member has a

birthday, writing just the right birthday wish
or message in their birthday card will make
the day extra special. Birthday wishes can go
a long way toward helping a loved one know
how you think about them by making them
feel important and loved. Our collection of
birthday messages ranges from funny to
profound and lighthearted to an expression of
love. You're sure to Nnd the right words to
express what you want to say. Whether in a
text message or a sweet poem, the best
birthday wishes strike just the right note.
Here, Nnd the right words to express your
happy birthday wishes to all the special
people in your life.

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Best Happy Birthday

Wishes For Everyone
Happy Birthday! Another year, and you're
just getting sweeter.

You look ageless, grow wiser and get more

fun every year. Happy birthday.

It's your special day—the day you get a

free dessert at a restaurant in exchange
for being stared at by everyone in the
place!

I can't wait to celebrate with you tonight.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday! I want to make a toast to

you—when can we meet up for drinks on
me?

I know you hate surprises, so I'll just tell

you now: I want to celebrate with you;
when can we meet?

Older, wiser, and you don't look a day over

25! Happy birthday!

I love you for so many reasons, and today

you're giving me an excuse to eat cake, so
it's really over the top. Happy birthday!

Remember, calories don't count on your

birthday, hangovers evaporate, you can
miss work deadlines, and your kids can
take care of themselves.

You're incredible, and my greatest wish is

to be more like you. (I know you're
supposed to get the wish today, but I
cheated!)

I think today should be a national holiday,

but until they make that ofNcial, let's just
do our best by eating cake, drinking
champagne, and blowing off as many
responsibilities as possible.

YOU are a person who deserves to be

celebrated. Happy birthday…and many
more!

It's your birthday! It's a big deal! I know

you haven't invited all the neighborhood
kids over for a party or anything, but I
think we could track down a piñata if we
really tried. Okay, kidding, but let's do
something special!

Remember, you get a birthday WEEK, not

just one day. But today's extra special, and
I hope you're showered with gifts,
attention, and cake!

Birthday Messages For

Family Members

Happy Birthday Message For Son

Birthday Wishes for Mom

I can't express how much you mean to me,

Mom. I'm so thankful for you every day.
Happy birthday!

Everything I like about myself, I learned

from you. Thank you for being my role
model, Mom. Happy birthday!

I take comfort in the fact that you'll

always be older than me—even if people
think we're sisters! Happy birthday,
Mama!

I owe you a lot of cakes—today, I start

attempting to pay up! See you later at the
party, Mom, and happy birthday!

There aren't enough words to tell you

what you mean to me. You'll just have to
settle for happy birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Dad

Words are not enough to express how

much you've done for me, Dad. I love you
very much. Happy birthday!

Happy birthday, Dad. You always made

me feel so special, and I hope you know
how much you mean to me. I love you!

My best qualities came from watching

you. Thank you for being an example of
the best way to live, Dad. Happy birthday!

I can never beat the parties you threw for

me, but I can try—see you later at the
party, Dad. Happy birthday!

Remembering the good times we've had

makes me want to celebrate with you
even more! Happy birthday!

Birthday Wishes for

Grandparents

Happy birthday Grandma Wishing you the

very best health and happiness, not just
today but always! I love you!

You are so graceful, kind, and loving,

Grandma. Wishing you the very, very best
on your special day. Happy birthday!

Grandma, thank you for being the glue

that holds us all together. Here’s to
another year of fun and joy shared with
family, friends, and loved ones. Happy
birthday to you!

Cheers to the wisest and kindest man in

all of our lives! Happiest of birthdays,
Grandpa!

Grandpa, your wisdom lights our family

and Nlls our hearts. Thank you for being
our rock. We hope your special day is
Nlled with love and blessings. Happy
birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Son

Happy birthday, son! You make me proud

every single day.

I'm so proud of the man you've become; I

could not be happier to be your mother. I
hope you have a wonderful day!

Celebrate! Enjoy today, and be so, so

happy. (And maybe go a little easy on the
beer…sorry, I had to.)

Son, you've made me prouder than I ever

could have imagined. I'm celebrating you
today, and I hope you are, too!

I can't help but remember you as a little

boy today, but I'm also so impressed by
the man you're becoming. You are
handsome, kind, and disciplined, and I am
so proud of you. Happy birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Daughter

Happy birthday to a wonderful daughter.

I'm so proud of you every day, and I hope
today is magical for you!

Well, the hours of labor were deNnitely

worth it—I could not be prouder of you
and amazed by what you're doing with
your life.

Happy birthday to my little girl! You're a

woman now, but today I remember your
little pigtails and funny comments to your
dad and me. I hope you have a happy day!

Today is your birthday, the anniversary of

the greatest joy I've ever known coming
into my life. I love you, dear, and I'm so
proud of you.

Watching you grow into the woman that

you are has been the joy of my life. Have a
wonderful birthday.

Birthday Wishes for Sister

Happy birthday, sis! I'm glad we're past

the days of pulling hair and Nghting over
cake!

You're so beautiful and wise and kind…

guess it runs in the family! Happy
birthday, sister!

I miss you every day, but especially today.

I wish we could hit the town, get some
drinks and do some shopping, but can we
take a rain check until the next time I see
you? Today, I hope you feel special and
celebrated!

Consider this your ticket to drinks on me

—I can't wait to see you, sis! Happy
birthday!

Remember those times we laughed until

we cried? I cannot wait to do it again!
Happy Birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Brother

I was always mom's favorite, but I guess

you're okay. Happy birthday, bro!

You're my big brother, and I still look up to

you. Thank you for always being there for
me. I hope you have a great birthday!

I'm so proud of the man that you are, and

I'm glad you're my brother. Happy
birthday!

Who knew all those years when you

tormented me that someday I'd be glad to
have you in my life? But I really am! Happy
birthday to the very best brother and a
very good man!

You still can't beat me at Monopoly, but

maybe this year I will let you win. Happy
birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Niece

You are the sweetest niece ever, and I love

spending time with you. I hope you have a
happy day today!

I'm ready to be the cool aunt who spoils

you on your big day, so think about what
you want to do today! Happy birthday!

I'm older and wiser, so listen to me when I

say—have fun and enjoy yourself today!

Let's go to a fancy dinner to celebrate

someday this week, just you and me. I
want to give you your gift! Happy
birthday!

I hope your day is as beautiful as you are--

happy birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Nephew

You're the best nephew in the world, and I

love hanging out with you. Have a great
day today!

I'm ready to be the cool aunt who gets you

something your parents disapprove of, so
let me know what that will be. Happy
birthday!

Let me give you some advice from your

old and wise aunt—have so much fun
today!!! Happy birthday!

Consider this one coupon for whatever

action movie your mom refuses to see
with you. Happy birthday to my favorite
nephew!

A night on the town is clearly in order!

Let's celebrate YOU!

Birthday Wishes for Cousin

Happy birthday, cousin! I hope you have

the greatest day!

Happy birthday to the one person I could

always count on to make family
gatherings more bearable. I hope you
have fun today!

I'm so glad we're related! I hope you have

an amazing day today, and I look forward
to seeing all the details on Facebook!

You're not just my cousin; you're my

friend, too. I'm so thankful for you! Happy
birthday!

I always miss you on your birthday!

Celebrate like I'm there!

Birthday Wishes for Sister-in-

Law

You might be the Nrst thing my brother,

and I ever agree on—we both think you're
fantastic. I hope you have a wonderful
day!

I feel so, so lucky to have you in my life.

Who knew when I got a sister-in-law, I'd
also be getting a friend. I hope you have
the happiest of birthdays!

Thanks for putting up with our crazy

family—you deserve all the gifts! Happy
birthday!

I gift you two new stories you can use to

embarrass my brother. Happy birthday!

I am so happy you are a part of my family.

Happy birthday!

Birthday Wishes for Brother-in-

Law

I'm so thankful my sister picked you to

spend her life with; I hope you have a
happy birthday!

I'm so happy that we're not just family but

can all be friends. Very glad you're in our
lives—happy birthday!

You put up with our crazy family, so we

know you're pretty much a superhero.
Happy birthday!

I hope you have a great day Nlled with

beer, cake, and no one making you watch a
romantic comedy!

What do you call a brother-in-law with a

birthday? The most important guy in the
room! Hope your day rocks!

Never Act Your Age Birthday Message