Writing a birthday card can be stressful if you don’t know what to say. Need some inspiration? Here you’ll find funny, heartfelt, and creative things to write in a birthday card that will make any recipient feel truly special on their special day. Read on to get some good ideas of what to write in a birthday card.

Before we dive into the question of what to write in a birthday card. We have to consider what relation we have with the receiver. Whether the birthday card is for a coworker, family member, close friend, or perhaps just an acquaintance. Below we’ve broken things down into sections to make things a bit easier to narrow down the most appropriate message to write in a birthday card.

Birthday wishes for coworker:

• Enjoy your special day!
• Have the best birthday ever!
• All the best to you on your birthday.
• Happy wishes to you!
• You make work fun. Have a great day!
• I call dibs on the presents you don’t like!
• It’s a pleasure working with you…and to wish you a happy birthday!
• Happy birthday. I’m just here for the cake.
• Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing birthday (and an empty inbox!).
• Work just wouldn’t be as much fun without your company! Have an amazing day

What to write in a birthday card for friends:

When it comes to friends, you most likely have a closer and more open relationship than with a say coworker. So feel free to get more personal with your words.

• It’s time to celebrate and make your birthday as special as you are!
• Happy birthday to my friend, you’re the best!
• Wishing you a wonderful birthday. Thanks for being such a fabulous friend!
• Happy birthday to the best friend ever! Here’s to many more!
• You’re a good friend. You deserve the best birthday ever!
• I just wanted to let you know how special you are to me.
• Cheers to the best of friends! Can’t wait to celebrate with you.
• May your day be full of the same joy and laughter that you give me daily.
• Happy birthday to one of my most favorite person on this planet!
• Happy birthday to my favorite influencer!

Birthday messages for spouse or significant other:

It’s safe to say now is a good time to bring out those emotions! Throwing some jabs out there too is always an option too. You know what they say, we only hurt the ones we love!

• One of the best parts of today is getting to celebrate you!
• Today use to be just another ordinary day. Then you came along and made it special!
• [Age] never looked so good!
• You get to be the center of attention today! Tomorrow it’s back to me.
• AARP called and said the gifts in the mail.
• You’re the best reason to celebrate today. Happy Birthday!
• I couldn’t get the proper permit for the number of candles required. Happy Birthday anyway!
• Happy Birthday. Cake will be served in the bedroom.
• Happy Birthday to my partner in crime. Let’s make some mischief today!
• You are my today and all of my tomorrows. Happy Birthday, my love.

Birthday wishes for relatives:

• Hope your [age] birthday is one to remember!
• You’re not getting older. You’re just leveling up!
• Wishing you a day filled with peace, relaxation, and joy.
• Congratulations on your birthday! Sending you our love and good wishes.
• Wishing you all the best on your special day!
• Although I am not there to celebrate your birthday, you are in my thoughts.
• Wishing you the most awesome Birthday!
• Sending you wishes for the happiest of birthdays.
• May your birthday be sprinkled with fun and laughter. Have a great day!
• Warmest wishes for a very happy birthday.

Birthday wishes for siblings:

• It may be your birthday today, but I’m still the favorite. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to the best [brother/sister] around! Shhh don’t tell the others.
• Being related to me is a gift in itself. Happy birthday [brother/sister]!
• Dear [bro/sis], thanks for being the most amazing [brother/sister]. Wishing you nothing but happiness and success.
• The best part of having a naughty [brother/sister] like you is that I can blame you for almost everything I do! Happy birthday [bro/sis]!
• Happy Birthday to my [brother/sister]. Thank you for being my built-in best friend for life. Enjoy your special day!
• Happy Birthday to my [brother/sister]. I think of you of every day of the year, but none more than now that your special day is here.
• It’s your special day which means it’s time to have some major fun! Wishing you the best birthday ever.
• Hey [brother/sister], birthdays are an excuse to go and have some fun! So take advantage of your special day and have the time of your life. Wishing you an unforgettable day!
• Another year, another wrinkle! Happy Birthday.

Hopefully this list of 50 ideas of what to write in a birthday card gave you some great sentiments, or at least helped give you a starting point on what to write. If you have any of your own good ideas, be sure to leave it in the comments.

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