55 Happy Birthday Wishes to Share With Your Friends and Fam

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Birthdays only happen once a year, after all, so you're gonna want to make sure you leave your besties or loved ones the *perfect* birthday wishes to make them feel as special as they truly are. That's why we made a list of the best ways to say happy birthday to your friends and family. Wrap their gift in some fun paper, then grab a pen and a super cute card, or your phone to share a very special birthday note.

Thoughtful Happy Birthday Wishes

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  • Happy birthday! I hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true.

  • Sending your way a bouquet of happiness…to wish you a very happy birthday!

  • Although I can't be with you on your birthday, know that you're in my thoughts today and every day.

  • I can't believe how lucky I am to have found a friend like you. You make every day of my life so special. I hope your birthday is one of the most special days ever. I can't wait to celebrate with you!

  • Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day! Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday.

  • Your birthday allows us to celebrate having you in our lives. Happy birthday!

  • Happy birthday! May you be given more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams.

  • Today we celebrate you and the beautiful life you have. May your birthday be as wonderful as you are.

  • Another adventure-filled year awaits you. Wishing you a very happy and fun-filled birthday.

  • I hope you know how much you're loved, today and every day. Happy birthday!

  • Wishing you a beautiful day with good health and happiness forever. Happy birthday!

  • A one-of-a-kind birthday message for a one-of-a-kind person. I hope all your birthday wishes come true this year.

  • Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better, brighter place.

  • It's a smile from me to wish you a day that brings you the same kind of happiness and joy that you bring to me. Happy birthday!

  • Today I wish you abundant happiness and love. Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I've ever known.

  • Sending you a birthday wish wrapped with all my love. Have a very happy birthday!

  • Happy birthday to a ray of sunshine in my life.

  • It’s always a treat to wish a happy birthday to someone so sweet.

Funny Happy Birthday Wishes

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  • "It is your birthday." – The Office

  • Happy birthday! May your Facebook wall be filled with messages from people you never talk to.

  • Here's to you and all that this year has in store. Now bring on the gifts and cake!

  • Remember to smile awkwardly as everyone sings you "happy birthday."

  • Happy birthday to one of my best friends. Here's to another year of laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane! Love you and happy birthday.

  • I love you even though you're a [insert zodiac sign here].

  • Hope your birthday is just like you…totally freaking awesome.

  • Cheers to another year! Hope your day is filled with love (and lots of birthday cake).

  • Happy birthday to one of the few people whose birthday I can remember without a Facebook reminder.

  • You look younger than ever! Happy birthday.

  • You're not older...you're just leveling up. Happy birthday!

Short and Sweet Birthday Messages

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  • Enjoy your special day.

  • Have the best birthday ever!

  • Let's celebrate you all day long.

  • Happy birthday to a real star.

  • Best wishes on your birthday – may you have many, many more.

  • Happy birthday! Go eat cake.

  • Happy birthday to my fav [insert zodiac sign here].

  • Sending you love on your birthday.

  • There's no one like you. Happy birthday.

  • Cheers to you for another trip around the sun!

  • The day is yours. Happy birthday!

  • It's your birthday! Make a wish.

  • Happy, healthy, wonderful birthday to you.

  • I hope all your birthday wishes come true.

  • Warm wishes for a happy birthday.

  • Hope your day is as special as you are.

Belated Birthday Wishes

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  • This is what happens when you're friends with someone as cool as me. You get your birthday wishes fabulously late!

  • You know what they say about birthday wishes...better late than never! Happy birthday.

  • It's still your birthday week, right? Happy late birthday!

  • I'm sorry I missed your birthday, but I'm sure it was as wonderful as you are.

  • You always say you love surprises, so...surprise! Happy late birthday!

  • Even though these birthday wishes are a bit late, the happiness I wish for you is good on any date.

  • Happiest of birthdays to the warmest, most fun, gorgeous, smart, and special friend. (Wasn't that worth waiting for?)

  • This birthday wish isn't late. You're just old and confused. Happy birthday, right on time!

  • You're my most fun friend, which means that the party is still going on and I'm not late for your birthday at all.

  • Everyone else sent you birthday wishes yesterday. Bet they aren't thinking of you today like I am! Happy belated birthday.

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