It’s your friend’s special day and you want to make sure they know you’re thinking of them, so we have gathered all the best happy birthday wishes for friends to include in your birthday message. 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 Friend Wishes
Birthday candles won’t be the only thing getting lit this weekend!
How do you glow up more with each passing year? It needs to be studied.
Happy birthday! I hope your day is as amazing and special as you are.
You’re another year older, but definitely not any wiser.
Your existence makes me believe in soulmates. Happy, happy birthday to my platonic soulmate.
I was looking up smokeshow in the dictionary today, and your picture was there?? HBD to my favorite hot girl.
Rihanna recorded “Birthday Cake” for you, and you only.
Because it’s your birthday, I’ll let you control the music in my car. Use this privilege wisely!
If I could, I’d celebrate your birthday every day.
I’m simply in awe of how one person can be so kind, smart, and funny.
To quote the wise poet 50 Cent, “We gon’ party like it’s your birthday.”
You shine even brighter than the candles on your cake!
When we first met, I immediately knew we’d be best friends. Happy birthday to my bestie!
There is no one I would rather blast Taylor Swift with all day and night. Happy birthday to my favorite Swiftie.
You have been so strong and so resilient in the face of a difficult year. Here’s to better days ahead.
I hope you know that I’m your biggest cheerleader and I’m a shoulder for you to lean on, always.
It’s not about the years in your life, but the life in your years. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to my totally amazing, irreplaceable bestie.
Thanks for sharing your impeccable sense of humor and big heart with the rest of us.
Honestly, I feel bad for everyone else who doesn’t get to have you as a best friend. What a lame life!
Happy birthday to someone who’s been there for all the ups and downs. Love you lots.
We may not get into the same type of crazy shenanigans we used to, but I will always have a fun time hanging out with you.
One of the best parts of life is friendship. Thanks for being my bestie.
Like a fine wine, you’re only getting better with age.
I think you’re supposed to get finer and wiser with age? Well, that’s okay, there’s always next year!
I’m so proud you’re building a beautiful, meaningful life for yourself. Take time to enjoy it, today and every day.
Through all the ups and downs, I’m so happy we have each other.
You live your life in a way that makes every day worth celebrating. Happy birthday, gorgeous!
Let’s drink champagne and dance on the tables (until they ask us to leave the bar).
Happy birthday! May the drinks be free-flowing and may a hottie find you at the bar tonight!
You’re someone I know I can always count on, and I hope you feel the same. Happy birthday to an amazing friend.
Happy birthday, boo. You’re like if sunshine had legs.
Happy birthday to my best friend who brings out the best in me.
Happy birthday! I hope you’re not looking for a present because my presence is my gift to you.
Wishing you a day that brings the same kind of happiness and joy that you bring to me!
Tell you what, because it’s your birthday, tonight’s post-bar pizza slices are on me.
Here’s what I have to say about your birthday: God help the guardian angels looking out for us tonight!
Happy birthday to the person who is always there to help me draft a risky text.
Happy Birthday! I promise that today I’ll only cry a little because of how much I love you.
I hope your birthday is chill and peaceful, just like you.
They say you get wiser and better with age. Is it true? I wouldn’t know, I’m forever 21.
My birthday wish for you is that the next year is the best one yet!
We may have started out as work wives, but I know we’ll be best friends ’til the end. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to someone with the most fabulous shoe collection I’ve ever seen
Best friends are the family you get to choose, and I’m so glad we chose each other. Happy birthday, beautiful.
I count our friendship among my life’s greatest blessings. Happy birthday to someone very special.
Happy birthday to the only person who will be truly honest with me when my outfit is not working.
Happy birthday to someone who’s beautiful inside and out.
Happy birthday to the person I love more than pretty much anyone else.
Happy birthday to someone who is always willing to test a new recipe with me — and also willing to order pizza when it doesn’t work out.
Remember to smile awkwardly as everyone sings you “Happy Birthday” today!
Everyday with you is a party, so today, we’ve gotta absolutely rage.
Wishing you 24 hours of celebration, though you deserve even more.
Happy birthday to someone who’s truly out of this world
May this year be as satisfying as the cool side of the pillow.
Happy birthday to a charming, smart, and all-around amazing person. Takes one to know one!
Your birthday is the first day in a new 365-day journey. Let’s treasure every moment!
I hope you know how much you’re loved, today and every day. Happy birthday!
Wishing a very happy birthday to my favorite office pal.
Thank you for always listening attentively when I tell you about my work drama. For your birthday, I’ll refrain from complaining about my coworkers for 24 hours!
Every year is a new opportunity to grow into an even better version of yourself. I can’t wait to keep watching you shine!
Happy birthday to the person who wisely talked me out of getting post-breakup bangs. You’re a real friend for that!
Happy birthday to the girl who always has my back and is always there to pick me up when times get tough.
No matter how old you are, you’ll have Megan Knees forever.
[Your pet’s name] says “happy birthday to my favorite aunt / uncle!”
The world got a little sweeter [INSERT FRIEND’S AGE] years ago today. I’m so glad you were born! Happy birthday, bestie.
No one gets me like you do. Happy birthday to my best friend.
Happy birthday to the only person who can make me laugh when I actually want to cry. Love you a whole lot.
Wishing you a day that’s as special and awesome as you are!
Cheers to many more years of celebrating your birthday together.
There’s pretty much nothing I wouldn’t do for you, and I know you feel the same. Happy birthday!!
Happy birthday to the girl who’s just as wild and crazy as I am
Here’s to another trip around the sun. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to my favorite gym / running / yoga buddy.
If you want, we can pretend we’re 21 again and I’ll hold your hair back while you puke tonight!
I’m so happy that I get to be a part of your life.
Hope your birthday is as amazing as you are
Thanks for always answering my call, even when it’s the middle of the night because I forgot what time zones are.
Happy birthday to the most zen person I know
Friends are truly the family you choose, and I’m glad we chose each other.
I’m so happy that we’re going to grow old together, and that you have a head start.
Work would be so boring without you! So happy that [company] brought us to each other.
Friends are soulmates too, and I’m so glad you’re mine.
I so admire the person you have become. Happy birthday.
On this day, a very special person came into the world, and I am beyond grateful.
“My friends, real friends, better than your friends.” —Beyoncé —Me
You know I love you, because this bottle of wine cost more than $10! But you’re worth it, birthday girl.
Here’s to another year of kicking ass and taking names.
Happiest birthday. I love you to the moon and back, and then back to the moon again.
Happy birthday to my friend who’s forever young at heart.
Birthdays are the world’s way of telling us to eat more cake.
Cheers to someone who’s making this corner of the world her very own.
We may have only become friends a few years ago, but I truly feel like you’re the sister I never had. Happy birthday to my fave person!
Here’s to many more bucket-list trips this year!
You deserve the world, I hope you feel so loved and happy on your special day this year.
You’ve grown so much in the last year, and I’m so proud of you. Here’s to many more years of growing together.
Because it’s your birthday, I’ll share my fries with you.
Happy birthday to the only person I can hang out with for hours without getting annoyed.
HBD to the Ilana to my Abbi. The Nick to my Schmidt. The Issa to my Molly. We can argue about who is who later.
I couldn’t be more grateful that the universe decided we should become best friends.
It’s your birthday! Yee (and I cannot emphasize this enough) haw
Partners may come and go, but best friends are forever. Happy birthday to my best friend.
Tell your mom I say thanks (for giving birth to you, obvi!).
There’s no one quite like you. Happy birthday!
I love that we can always pick up right where we left off. Happy birthday to a lifelong friend!
Wishing a very happy birthday to my favorite travel partner.
Sending you a birthday wish wrapped with all my love.
I love you even though you’re a Gemini. Happy birthday!
You’re like the sister / brother I never had…because the one I do have isn’t nearly as great as you.
Happy birthday! Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy.
Today you deserve to be celebrated for all the joy you bring into the world.
I love you even though you once tried to set me up on a date with your weird coworker.
My birthday wish for you is that your hangover tomorrow isn’t too bad.
Who gave you the right to look this hot???
Happy birthday! Now that we’re officially old, there’s no way I’m staying at your party past 9
I may not be there in person, but I’m still wishing you the happiest birthday!
Happy birthday! As my gift to you I won’t serenade you with the Golden Girls theme song rn.
You’re not getting older, you’re leveling up!
I’m so happy that the universe brought us together and we became best friends. Happy birthday!
I hope this trip around the sun is the most iconic one yet.
Let’s make this year’s birthday one for the record books.
My life is better because you’re in it. Thanks for being born!
I hope you see yourself the way I see you: amazing, incredible, kind, smart, compassionate, funny, and wonderful.
Happy birthday to my unshakeable, hilarious, tough best friend. I’m happy to have someone like you in my corner.
You’re the Thelma to my Louise (minus the driving a car off a cliff deal, let’s not do that).
Happy birthday to a true treasure of a friend.
I wish your birthday came more than once a year!
Happy birthday! You’re officially old enough to start needing retinol.
Happy birthday to someone who makes things brighter everywhere you go.
I honestly don’t have words for how happy I am that we’re in each other’s lives.
Happy birthday to the person who taught me everything I know about skincare.
Happy International [insert name here] day. I’ve put in my PTO and I’m on watch to ensure everyone observes it properly.
It’s fun to think about how far we’ve come since we first met all those years ago! Happy, happy birthday.
Happy birthday to a dime who’s in her prime!
I’m so happy that we got to grow up together. Happy birthday to my bestie since day one/preschool/middle school/etc.
Happy birthday to someone who never lets me fall asleep in a full face of makeup after a night out.
Here’s to another year of joy, fun, and Friday manicure dates.
Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better, brighter place.
Happy birthday to someone who loves me even though I take forever to reply to texts.
Happy birthday to a friend I know is in it for the long haul.
Best friends are awesome, especially yours. Happy birthday!
Birthdays give us the chance for a fresh start.
Let’s be honest, one day isn’t enough of a celebration for someone like you. Enjoy your birthday month!
When I think about my favorite memories, you’re always a part of them. Let’s make more memories this year!
Fun fact: Birthdays are good for you! Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live.
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Short Best Friend Birthday Wishes
I love that you’re in my life.
Happy birthday! I love you a whole lot.
HBD to my twin flame
Happy birthday! Let’s pop some bottles
Every birthday is a gift in itself.
Let’s eat, drink, and be merry!
Today is all about you.
Wishing you a year full of good luck
I can’t wait to celebrate you all day long!
Hope your birthday is as cool as you are
Wishing my bestie the absolute best today.
Happy birthday to my favorite gossip
Happy birthday to my favorite elder
Baby, you’re a firework
Happy birthday to an absolute rockstar
Life is more fun with you by my side.
It’s your day! Shine bright like a diamond
On this day, a queen was born
Wishing all your wishes come true!
May all your birthday wishes come true!
As Drake would say, “YOLO.”
Cheers to another year around the sun
Sending you so much love for your birthday.
Happy birthday to a real star!
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22
It’s an honor to be your best friend.
I’m actually just here for the cake.
To quote Saweetie, “That’s my best friend.”
My life would suck without you.
Happy birthday to my real other half
Happy personal new year!
I hit the jackpot when we became friends
Happy birthday to a real star
You’re aging like a fine wine
You’re simply the best.
I forgive you for being younger than me.
Short Birthday Quotes for Friends
“Turned my birthday into a lifestyle.” — Drake, “Pop Style”
“The party don’t start till I walk in.” — Kesha
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings
“It’s my birthday. I’ma do what I like. I’ma wear what I like. I’ma party tonight.” — Anne-Marie
“Rollin’ with my homies.” — Coolio, “Rollin’ With My Homies”
“Be excellent to each other. And party on, dudes.” — Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
“Make it pop like pink champagne.” — Ariana Grande, “Pink Champagne”
“Throw some glitter, make it rain.” — Kesha
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” — David Bowie
“Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius
“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” — Steven Wright
“Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.” — Sammy Hagar
“There are three hundred and fivety-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” — Lewis Carroll
“I’m ready to paaaaarty.” — Bridesmaids
“Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
“Go shawty, it’s your birthday.” — 90 Cent
“That’s the funny thing about birthdays, they’re kind of an annual thing.” – Rapunzel
“My life is better with every year of living it.” — Rachel Maddow
“I make the moves up as I go.” — Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off”
So that is it for our list of Happy Birthday Wishes for Friends. We hope you found the perfect one!
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Laynni Locke
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