100 Short Happy 26th Birthday Quotes and Wishes for that Time to Celebrate Aesthetic

It’s time to shout happy 26th birthday from the rooftops. Turning 26 means you are over halfway through your 20’s and that is something to celebrate. First you need the perfect happy 26th birthday quote, saying or wish to mark the occasion. Whether it’s your turn to celebrate your 26th or a friend’s, these sayings can help you mark the occasion.

Short Happy 26th Birthday Quotes for Instagram

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings

“Turned my birthday into a lifestyle.” — Drake, “Pop Style”

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” — David Bowie

“The party don’t start till I walk in.” — Kesha

“Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel

“That’s me, Ms. 20 Something.” — SZA, “20 Something”

“Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius

“Go shawty, it’s your birthday.” — 50 Cent

“Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.” — Sammy Hagar

“Throw some glitter, make it rain.” — Kesha

“That’s the funny thing about birthdays, they’re kind of an annual thing.” – Rapunzel

“I’m ready to paaaaarty.” — Bridesmaids

“This is for them twenty somethings. Time really moves fast, you were just sixteen.” — Beyonce

“It’s my birthday. I’ma do what I like. I’ma wear what I like. I’ma party tonight.” — Anne-Marie

“There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” — Lewis Carroll

“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” — Steven Wright

“My life is better with every year of living it.” — Rachel Maddow

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th birthday quotes. For even more birthday lists, check out our Birthdays category or use the search bar to find the exact age you’re looking for.

Birthday Cake Quotes for 26th Birthdays

“Birthdays are a great time to stop and appreciate gravity. Sure, it makes things sag as you get older, but it also keeps your cake from flying all over the room, so you don’t have to chase it.” – Greg Tamblyn

“Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.” — Edward Morykwas

“I like birthday cake. It’s so symbolic. It’s a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just ‘Happy birthday!’ because it’s this emblem of childhood and a happy day.” — Aimee Bender

“If eating cake is wrong, I don’t want to be right.” – Lorelai Gilmore

“If life is a birthday cake let my face be smeared with its icing of cognac and kindness.” – Aberjhani

“Celebration is life’s frosting: isn’t frosting the very best part of the cake?” – Bethenny Frankel

“Why is a birthday cake the only food you can blow on and spit on and everybody rushes to get a piece?” – Bobby Kelton

“You know you’re getting old when you get that one candle on the cake. It’s like, ‘See if you can blow this out.’” — Jerry Seinfeld

“Cake, cake, cake, cake.” — Rihanna, “Birthday Cake”

“Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It’s all about the memories.” — Buddy Valastro

Happy 26th Birthday Wishes

“Happy 26th Birthday! For your special day I made you a cake. BOOM YOU’RE A CAKE! You’re so very welcome.”

“Let’s get you so drunk that you end up believing it’s my birthday and buying me drinks all night. Happy 26th birthday!”

“I can’t believe you are turning 26 years old.  Does that mean you’re old now, or worse am I old now? Lol, just kidding, happy 26th birthday!”

“Gulp, sending happy 26th birthday wishes  Are you having your quarter life crisis yet???”

“26 looks good on you.  May all your dreams come true today.”

“My 26th birthday wish for you is that you all your birthday gifts are exactly what you had hoped for.”

“Older? Definitely. Wiser? …mmm debatable. Happy 26 Birthday!”

“I spent 3 hours searching the internet for the perfect birthday message for you and then I gave up. Happy 26th Birthday.”

“Here’s to another year of questionable life decisions! Happy 26th birthday.”

“Are you having that amazing feeling when you wake up and realize that today is your 26th birthday?  Well it is, and now we get to celebrate you all day long.”

“On your 26th birthday, I hope you take time to reflect on all your blessings and give thanks for another year of life.”

“Your birthday is the perfect excuse to get drunk on a weekday. Bottoms up!”

“Statistics show that those who have the most birthdays live the longest. Happy 26th Birthday.”

“May your birthday cake be moist, and may no one use that word to describe it.”

“Life without you would have no meaning, so take a seat, let us bring out the birthday cake, and celebrate many more years with you. Happy 26th birthday, friend!”

“For your birthday, I wanted to give you something that was both funny and charming, but then I remembered you already have me in your life. Happy 26th Birthday!”

“Forget about the past you can’t change, the future you can’t predict, and definitely forget about the present because I didn’t get you one. Happy 26th!”

“I believe you forgot my birthday present last year, so now I’m returning the favor. Happy 26th Birthday!”

“You know what they say about more candles… A bigger wish! Happy 26 Birthday.”

“Friends celebrate friends on their birthdays. Real friends get you drunk on your birthday. Good thing for you I’m the second kind.”

“You’re turning the perfect age. You’re old enough to recognize your mistakes but young enough to make some more. Happy birthday!”

Happy 26th Birthday Sayings

• 26 years, 26 reasons to celebrate.
• Well, the quarter life crisis is definitely real now… #26
• Clock ticks, and suddenly I’m 26. #timeflies
• It’s my birthday, so I’m celebrating everything.
• Another year older, but I’ll need some extra time for that ‘wiser’ bit. #26

• May this 26th birthday mark a fresh beginning in my life.
• Ready to live my adult life blessed.
• Birthdays are good for me. The more I have, the longer I live. lol.
• Here for cake, and cake only.
• It’s my 26th… I’ll wine if I want to.
• Heaven has been really good to me by adding another year to my age.
• Follow your birthday bliss.
• Wow, never been 26 before.
• A year older, a year bolder.
• Favorite day of the year. #26

• 26: When life truly begins.
• The thing is I love birthday celebrations, but only when they’re mine.
• Another year, another candle on the cake. #26
• It took 26 years to get this awesome.
• 26 is looking pretty good to me.
• Say hello to the world’s latest 26 year old.
• 26 26 26 26 I feel like 26.
• On a scale of 1-10, feeling a solid 26.
• Woke up a little older… but not wiser.
• Is this what growing up feels like?
• Getting older but my inner child is ageless.
• Stuck in them twenty-somethings.
• I didn’t choose this 26th birthday, this birthday chose me.
• 26 is so fun I think I’ll repeat it again next year.
• Aged to perfection.
• Made it to 26! I know. I’m as surprised as you are.
• I’m wearing the smile my 26th birthday gave me.

• Year 26, I’m ready! Toss the confetti.
• The only things getting LIT today are the candles on my cake!
• Started from the bottom, now I’m 26.
• Got so distracted by cake, I forgot it was my own birthday. #SoThisIs26
• I’m grateful for life and for growth. I wish myself a happy birthday.
• Another year older, but I’ll need some extra time for that ‘wiser’ bit. #26
• Turning 26 is a big deal so I deserve a big celebration!

• I don’t care how old I’m turning, so long as there’s cake.
• Honestly, my birthday should be a holiday.
• Today is the day! You can finally “hit me with your best shot.”
• It’s my 26th birthday and that’s the tea.
• Act my age? Maybe next year.
• I should start getting serious, but I’ll eat confetti cake and wear a crown instead.
• Enjoying life, eating confetti cake.
• I’m ready for something new now that I’m 26.
• Old enough to know better, still young enough to get away with it.
• 26 years old. That’s, like, a real adult.
• Made it to Level 26.
• 26? Who cares. I just want cake.
• Turning 26 is nothing to wine about.
• Chapter 26. Time to make some memories.
• I have mixed drinks about turning 26.
• I’m 26 now but age gives no guarantee on maturity.

• Say hello to my new favorite 26 year old.
• Don’t wanna be sappy so… let’s just say 26 is already one for the books.
• Birthday behavior! #26
• Cheers and beers to 26 years.
• And so begins Chapter 26.
• Staying 26 until further notice.
• Well look who just turned 26…
• I doubt tequila is the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
• At 26 everything is possible and tomorrow looks friendly
• Cheers to another lap around the sun. Hello, 26.
• POV: You can’t believe I’m 26 now.
• Wow, the cake’s really lit this year…
• 26 has never looked this good. Happy birthday!
• I’m too young to be this old.
• Officially 26, but still mentally about five.
• Keep calm and celebrate 26 years.
• I don’t get older; I level up.
• Hugs, kisses, and 26 birthday wishes.
• 26 and glowing.
• I’m officially the big 2-6.
• Be good to me, 26.
• 26 – time to make some pour decisions.
• Got so distracted by cake, I forgot it was my own birthday.
• Schoolin’ Life at 26
• Tell me I’m pretty. It’s my birthday.

• I don’t care how old I’m turning, so long as there’s cake. #SoThisIs26
• Of course, I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age before!
• Talk twenty six to me.
• Never too old to wear a birthday crown.
• Hello, 26.
• Stay in your birthday magic.
• My good vibes speak for themselves.
• Going with the idea that nothing can stop me this year.
• So this is where aging ends, right? #Forever26
• Here’s to the next chapter.
• Pop the champagne, because this girl is 26.
• Chapter 26, Page 1.
• Experience level: 26.
• I think 26 chances aren’t enough!
• So am I a real adult now?!
• Life’s too short to not celebrate every chance you get! Happy 26th Birthday to me!
• I wish myself a happy 26th birthday since I am the definition of awesomeness.
• I’ll enjoy the best of today and laugh like never before because it’s my 26th Birthday.
• Cheers to the one day of our lives, when we actually celebrate getting old. Happy 26th Birthday to me.
• I want to thank everyone for my special 26th birthday, come and join me as I celebrate it.
• Selfies, kisses, and lovely birthday wishes.
• Doughnut crush my vibes on my 26th birthday.
• Follow the call of the disco ball.
• I can’t keep calm, it’s my 26th birthday.

• Now we start planning for 27!
• That birthday glow. #Feeling26
• Growing and glowing. #26
• Happy Birthday to the smartest person in this world, Happy Birthday to Me!
• It took me 26 years to get this cute.
• You really gonna scroll without wishing me a happy 26th birthday?
• I don’t know how to act my age. I’ve never been this age!
• It’s time to kiss 25 goodbye and welcome 26.
• I’m just here for the birthday cake.
• 26 never felt better.
• I’m not getting older. I’m getting better.
• It’s my birthday, so I’m celebrating everything.
• Today is a great day cause it’s my birthday!
• So this is 26.
• My day, my way. #26
• Level up. #26
• Roaring twenties.
• 26 is the new 20.
• 2.7.
• Season 26, Episode 1.
• Cheers to 26!
• Lap 26 around the sun…

• Yes, I become 26.
• Hey Siri, count the candles.
• It’s no time to be 26.
• 26? Bring it on.
• My day, my way. #26
• Make a wish. #26
• Aging and raging. #26
• Thanks for letting me bother you for the past 26 years.
• 26 and you’ve never looked better. Here’s to you!
• Who knew 26 could look this good? Aging looks good on you.
• Say hello to my new favorite 26 year old.

• Helping this one ring in 26. Cheers to another lap around the sun!
• Can’t believe you’re 26. Here’s to another year of amazing memories.
• 26 years of being your favorite pain in the butt. Here’s to 26 more.
• Ringing in 26 with the best crew.
• How good is 26? It’s only the best age of all time. Enjoy your birthday, friend!
• Age 26 but forever the baby of the group.
• Thankful to be ringing in 26 with the best people I know.
• Another lap around the sun with the best people I could have ever asked for. Here’s to 26!
• Cheers to good friends, good vibes, and another 26 years.
• Age is just a number, but friends like these are forever. Thank you all for helping me ring in 26.
• I’m officially in birthday mode. #26
• Thanks for letting me bother you for the past 26 years.
• Thankful to be ringing in 26  with the best family I could have ever asked for.
• 26 years of being your favorite pain in the butt. Here’s to 26 more.
• Lucked out with a fam like this. Thanks for helping me ring in 26!

• Couldn’t have made it to 26 without you. Family truly is the best gift <3
• Turning 26 with the best support system in the world. Thanks for making the past 26 years so unforgettable!
• Family is everything. Cheers to another lap around the sun! #26
• Celebrating 26 with some unconditional family love. Now, can I get some cake?
• Achievement unlocked: 26.
• Wishing on 26 candles and chasing my dreams with family support.
• I think 26 looks good on me.
• 26 years of me. Lucky you.
• Here’s to another 365 days of being fabulous.
• 26th birthday selfies hit a little different.
• Celebrating 26 years of life.
• Favorite day of the year. #26
• Another year, another selfie.

• Birthday mode: the youngest I’ll ever be, and the oldest I’ve ever been. #26
• Staying 26 until further notice.
• Keep calm — it’s my 26th birthday.
• Who knew that 26 would look this good?
• Vibin’ and thrivin’.
• Sunshine and birthday wishes on my mind.
• Manifesting the best 26th birthday.
• Couldn’t turn 26 without posting my birthday ‘fit.
• POV: this is what 26 looks like.
• Hey Siri, count the candles.
• Another year, another candle on the cake. #26
• Wow, never been 26 before.
• 26? Who cares. I just want cake.
• Made it to 26! I know. I’m as surprised as you are.

And there you have it! Hopefully we were able to help you find the best quote, wish or saying you were looking for.

Now go celebrate!