It’s their special day and you want to let them know you’re thinking of them, so we have put together a list of all the best happy birthday wishes to celebrate that special day for you to share. And if you’re looking for short birthday quotes for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Happy Birthday Wishes
Is it hotter in here than usual? Must be all the candles on your cake. Happy birthday!
The first 30 years of childhood are always the hardest.
21 is fun, fabulous, and absolutely fantastic. It’s your time in the sun.
Cheers to more fun, more memories, and more cake! Happy birthday!
“I wanted to buy a candle holder, but the store didn’t have one. So, I got a cake!” — Mitch Hedberg
“The really frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you’ll grow out of it.” — Doris Day
“Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age.” — Booth Tarkington
Happy birthday beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with joy and happiness.
I spent three hours scrolling the internet for your perfect birthday message. Then I gave up. Happy Birthday.
Better “over the hill” than under it. Happy Birthday!
Cheers to another trip around the sun! Keep on shining and have an amazing birthday.
Birthday feels.
It’s OK to light the 50 candles on your birthday cake now; I’ve already alerted the fire department.
If things get better with age, then you’re approaching magnificent! Happy Birthday.
Making my birthday wish.
Happy Birthday! Drink responsibly… don’t spill any of it.
Enjoy your special day to the fullest. Make each and every day of this year count! Happy Birthday!
By 21, Jane Austen had written Pride and Prejudice. But you’re still doing great!
I’ll bet you were hoping no one would notice you were turning 50. Well, no such luck! Happy birthday!
Warning: It’s my birthday today!
“For all the advances in medicine, there is still no cure for the common birthday.” — John Glenn
You’re simply the best. Wishing you a big happy birthday—may it be a year for the books.
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” — Oprah Winfrey
You look good for 40. Scratch that, you look good, period. Happy birthday!
I’m thrilled to see you turning into such a wonderful young person. Happy 16th birthday.
Peace, love and birthday fun!
In your 16+ years, you will surely achieve more. Let’s embark on a new adventure together.
Happy birthday! I think it’s great… How you used to be young.
You’re 21! You are officially an adult… and old.
Here’s to maturing like fine wine. Happy 50th birthday!
Came for the cake, stayed to see who got you the best gift. Cheers to an awesome birthday!
“The first hundred years are the hardest.” — Wilson Mizner
Happy Birthday to my gorgeous friend. You’re the best! Cheers to a brilliant day.
Happy birthday! I can’t wait to see what you do with your next 30 years.
“Pst, don’t grow up! It’s a trap. Happy birthday!”
Congratulations on being born a really long time ago.
Happy birthday to the most skilled, intelligent and charming boss.
Happy birthday to a guy who still isn’t showing his age… And definitely not acting it.
May this special day bring you every bit of blessing and happiness. Have a sweet sixteen.
Happy birthday — I’m so glad you’ll always be older than me!
Before you break the cake and blow out the candles, keep close the fire extinguisher.
May you wish on every single candle, and may all 50 of them come true for you.
Turning 30 is a piece of cake and a few extra candles.
39 was so last year. Happy birthday!
I smell old people! Oh, wait no that’s just you. Happy birthday!
It’s your birthday! Let us celebrate joyfully another wonderful year of your life.
Happy birthday. It took you 30 years to look this good!
Your birthday is a moment to spread your love for all.
I hope your birthday is filled with hope, joy, and many new beginnings. You are loved today and always!
Those aren’t gray hairs you see. They’re strands of birthday glitter growing out of your head.
Forever be beautiful, inside and out. Happy 30th birthday.
“Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself.” — Tom Wilson
Wishing my bestie the absolute best on their b-day!
Happy birthday! Super glad you were born.
Forever be beautiful, inside and out. Happy 21st birthday.
“All the world is a birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.” — George Harrison
Your birthday is fresh remembrance of the strength of our friendship. Happy Birthday.
You make our world a better and brighter place — happy birthday love!
Warmest wishes for a very happy birthday.
Four decades of being your wonderful self. Happy birthday, buddy!
Everyone gets to be young once. Today it’s official, your turn is over. Happy birthday!
30?! YOU?! I demand a recount! Happy birthday!
Getting my birthday glam on!
Older? Definitely. Wiser? …mmm debatable. Happy Birthday!
“The best birthdays of all are those that haven’t arrived yet.” — Robert Orben
Birthday #mood!
May your birthday be as wonderful as you are, happy 30th.
Middle age: that time when you finally get your head together – then your body starts falling apart.
“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” — Chili Davis
On the bright side, at least you don’t have to share your birthday cake with anyone else this year!
“That’s the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.” — Bob Hope
No ifs, ands or buts about it: You really are the best friend anyone could have. Happy birthday!
At least you’ve officially got 30 out of the way now, onto 40 soon!
May your birthday be sprinkled with fun and laughter. Have a great day!
Happy birthday! And thank you so much for turning 40 before me!
You’re 14,600 days old, but who’s counting?
Congratulations on your birthday! Wishing you a truly fabulous day.
I hope all of your hopes and dreams come true on this very special day. Happy birthday to you!
Happy 16th birthday! You are the best and I wish you the best things in life.
Another year older is a reason to celebrate. You are that much closer to retirement dear friend.
Birthdays are special days that allow us to celebrate the day you came into our lives.
My birthday, my rules.
Wishing you a very happy birthday and all the best for the coming year.
Happy birthday. It took you 21 years to look this good!
You’re not getting older… just more distinguished! Happy Birthday.
21 is a birthday worth celebrating, live it large!
Don’t let aging get you down… it’s too hard to get back up again! Happy birthday, 30-year-old!
A little gray hair is a small price to pay for so much wisdom.
I hope your birthday is full of sunshine, rainbows, love, and laughter! HBD!
“After 30, a body has a mind of its own.” — Bette Midler
I hope your birthday brings you everything you have ever wished for.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a fantastic year ahead!
Thank you for always being a friend I can count on. Happy birthday!
May your celebration of another year bring you new special glow of life.
As we commemorate your birth into this world, may your life be filled with laughter, love, joy and peace.
Although I am not there to celebrate your birthday, you are in my thoughts.
Happy birthday! I’m so pleased to hear you’re over the hill instead of under it.
Happy birthday! Stay golden, girl.
May your birthday cake be moist, and may no one use that word to describe it.
Happy birthday. I’m grateful I get to spend your big day with you.
I can’t think of a better gift than your friendship — happy birthday!
Happy birthday! And remember you’re not 50 …you’re 28 with 22 years of experience.
Happy 16th birthday! Have a blast in your sweet sixteen.
“Just remember once you’re over the hill, you begin to pick up speed.” — Charles Schultz
50 isn’t old if you’re a tree. Happy birthday.
Another day older is another day to chug more cake. Happy Birthday.
You don’t get older, you get better. — Shirley Bassey
Your birthday brings with it a special glow. The glow of so many candles, so hurry and blow them out!
You’re the brightest star in the galaxy! Happy birthday!
I wish you a wonderful, joyful and fun-filled happy birthday.
Hope your birthday is twenty-onederful!
A great day to celebrate a great friend! Happy birthday, and cheers to many more.
Happy Birthday to a great buddy! I hope you have a good one.
You know you’re old when you turn down the lights to be economical instead of romantic.
Happy Birthday to my sweet 16 young girl. I wish this birthday becomes your best and a memorable one.
Middle age… when “happy hour” is a nap! Happy 40th!
Great news! You’re still alive! Happy birthday!
Birthday hair and I don’t care.
You are so old, you walked into an antique shop and they sold you.
Happy 30th! Don’t worry, you don’t look a day over 29 and a half.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate so kick back and enjoy your wonderful day.
“Looking 50 is great – if you’re 60.” — Joan Rivers
On this day, your birthday, I hope that each and every one of your wishes comes true.
Congrats on getting another candle on the cake, bud!
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Mark Twain
I hear today is your birthday. Another year older is another year wiser my dear friend.
I hope you have a fabulous day, and be sure to eat an extra slice of cake for me!
“Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.” — Kitty Collins
Although I am far away, you are in my heart today on your very special birthday.
Congratulations on your birthday! Sending you our love and good wishes.
Party hard, but maybe bring a second set of underwear with you this time hahaha. Happy Birthday.
You truly deserve the best the world has to offer. Happy birthday!
Statistics show that those who have the most birthdays live the longest. Happy Birthday.
Today’s the best day of the year: my birthday!
“The older you get the better you get, unless you are a banana.” — Betty White
Happy 30th birthday to someone who’s awesome at any age.
Another birthday? No problem.
Happy Birthday! Here’s to a memorable day and a year ahead that’s full of adventure and joy.
Sincerely wishing you life’s finest things at 30.
Happy 16th Birthday to my best friend! May all your dreams come true this new year!
Since it’s your birthday, I’ll tell you now you’re a real catch. Fishing you a reel-y happy birthday!
Hope your 21st year is your favorite year so far!
30 is a birthday worth celebrating, live it large!
Although I cannot be with you on your birthday, know that you are in my thoughts today and every day.
Cheers to your own personal new year — let’s make it one for the books!
YOU SUCK! … at aging. Can you at least try to look older?
Words can never quantify my joy for celebrating with you on your birthday.
Happy birthday to you! Let’s break out the cake, candles…and don’t forget the fire extinguisher!
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Birthday girl/boy at your service!
Sending you wishes for the happiest of birthdays. May all of your wishes come true on this special day!
It’s your birthday! I hope it is filled with happiness and plenty of love.
“Last year my birthday cake looked like a prairie fire.” — Rodney Dangerfield
I’m so happy our paths crossed in this life. Wishing you a very happy birthday, my friend!
The first 21 years of childhood are always the hardest.
It’s your special day! Treat me! Oops, I mean yourself. Treat yourself! (But also me.) Happy birthday!
On your birthday, I’m praying that all your birthday wishes come true.
Feeling like a million bucks this birthday.
Turning 16 has its duties. You have a duty to be the sweetest you can be. Happy sweet 16, sweetie!
“There is still no cure for the common birthday.” — John Glenn
May you live so long your wrinkles have wrinkles. Happy birthday!
You’re like a fine wine, you keep getting better with age.
You don’t look a day over 16! From a distance, with my eyes closed. Happy birthday!
Happy Sweet 16th birthday. I cannot believe how you have grown as an amazing human being.
Did someone say it’s my birthday?!
Welcome to club birthday!
A true friend remembers your birthday, but not your age. Happy birthday!
Happy 30th birthday, sweetie! If we gotta grow old, let’s do it together!
Happy Birthday to such a fabulous friend! Wishing you many blessings for the year ahead.
Wishing you a very happy birthday! May all your dreams come true.
Uh oh, looks like you can no longer use your 20s as an excuse every time you mess up.
I hate to remind you of your old age, but… you’re thirty! Happy birthday!
Don’t worry, I already know my present is your favorite. Have a fabulous birthday!
Life is a book and your thirties are the chapters when it all starts making sense.
You’re not old! …oh, no wait, actually you are, sorry about that.
Another year in the books. Wishing you a very happy birthday!
Your birthday is the perfect excuse to get drunk on a weekday. Bottoms up!
A little birthday party for me!
Birthdays are bigger in Texas.
Happy 40th birthday to a true troublemaker. Don’t you dare get old on me!
Happy Birthday! Wishing you a beautiful day and many blessings for the year ahead.
Found my birthday crown.
Celebrate life and dance away your sorrows. Happy Birthday.
Still fun, foxy, and fabulous at 40. Happy birthday!
I know you’re going to rock 16! Happy Birthday! I’m so glad to know you!
Wishing you a very happy birthday and all the best wishes for an exciting and fun-filled year ahead.
I wouldn’t say you’re old… you’ve just been young for longer than most of us. Happy birthday!
“From our birthday, until we die, is but the winking of an eye.” — William Butler Yeats
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon
Every year of life is a gift, even 50.
It’s celebration time! I hope you are having the time of your life as you celebrate your birthday.
Wishing you a very special birthday and a wonderful year ahead!
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day today, and that the year ahead is full of many blessings.
Enjoy turning 21 today – it’s all downhill from now on!
Let the birthday shenanigans begin!
Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40! Hope your big day is positively wonderful.
Many happy returns to you on your birthday! May you enjoy a wonderful day full of cake!
Have a great 50th birthday! Too young to die and too old to Rock n Roll!
I hate to have to miss your birthday but know that I am thinking of you from afar.
You know you’re getting older when an “all-nighter” means not getting up to pee.
Now you’re as sexy as two 20-year-olds. Happy 40th birthday!
There is still so much life to be lived at the ripe age of 50.
By 21, Steve Jobs had founded Apple. But you’re still doing great!
I hope your day is full of fun and celebration. Happy birthday to you my dear!
Congratulations on four decades of sheer awesomeness!
“Age is not important unless you’re a cheese.” — Helen Hayes
Happy birthday to my best friend in the whole wide world.
You know what they say about more candles… A bigger wish! Happy Birthday.
May you live to be so old that the very sight of you terrifies babies and ex-lovers. Happy birthday!
My birthday week starts…now!
30 is fun, fabulous, and absolutely fantastic. It’s your time in the sun.
“The Best way to remember your wife’s birthday is to forget it once.” — H. V. Prochnow
If gray hair is a sign of wisdom, then you’re a genius!
May your sweet sixteen be filled with many thrills and crazy memories! Have a joyous birthday!
“I’m at an age when my back goes out more than I do.” — Phyllis Diller
Sending you warm birthday wishes and a big warm hug on this very special day.
May the cake be delicious and the next year be epic! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday to my best buddy! I hope you have a good one.
With 30 years comes wisdom…and wrinkles.
A very happy 30th birthday, I can’t wait to celebrate with you later.
Smart, good looking, and funny! But enough about me. Happy birthday!
Wishing my favorite partner in crime a very scandalous birthday!
Peace, love and birthday cake.
Here’s to another year of questionable life decisions! Happy birthday queen.
Time to get drunk and forget you’re getting old. Happy 21st!
Our friendship is more to me than anything else. Have a wonderful 16th Birthday.
Happy birthday! I can’t wait to see what you do with your next 50 years.
“Age is a high price to pay for maturity.” — Tom Stoppard
I pray that your dreams turn into reality. Happy Birthday.
Celebration of your birthday is celebration of life, love and laughter. Happy Birthday.
Thank you for being in my life. I’m so happy to celebrate you today and hope you have a great birthday.
40 is fun, fabulous, and absolutely fantastic. It’s your time in the sun.
I wish you continuous dreaming, planning and achieving your biggest dreams. Happy Birthday.
“Don’t just count your years, make your years count.” — George Meredith
Here’s to 50 years of being the best you…and an incredible 50 more!
30-years-young and at the top of your game. Can’t nobody tell you nothing!
Happy birthday! May your sweet sixteen come with new joy and excitement.
“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” — Steven Wright
Celebrate, laugh, dance, and cheer because your birthday only comes once a year.
Sincerely wishing you life’s finest things at 21.
May your birthday be filled with contentment. Happy Birthday!
We’ll be friends ‘til we’re old and senile… And then we’ll be new friends! Happy Birthday!
“To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.” — Bernard Baruch
“You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” — Bob Hope
Your birthday allows us to celebrate having you in our lives. Happy Birthday.
You may be another year older, but hey, you’ve still got it in my eyes. Happy birthday!
I wouldn’t call you old… it’s just that you’ve been young for longer than most of us. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Don’t forget to iron that birthday suit.
I hope you know how much joy your presence brings. Happy birthday my dear friend.
Enjoy your special day to the fullest, bestie!
They say 40 is the new 30. However, it should be noted that they often lie.
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.” — Billie Burke
You’re not old! …oh, no wait, actually you are, sorry about that.
Wishing you a big happy birthday. May this be one for the books!
I wish you a lovely celebration of your birthday and the best of all your desires.
Wishing you a very happy birthday and many more to come. Hope it’s a good one.
May your 16th birthday comes with success, love, and joy because you deserve it most.
Happy 40th, bud! How does it feel to be the world’s oldest kid?
So that is it for our list of Happy Birthday Wishes and Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
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Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
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