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OccasionBirthday
Short and specific beats long and generic.
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Prints two pages on letter paper: print page 2 on the back of page 1 (two-sided, flip on short edge), then fold in half for a 5.5 x 8.5 in card. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
10 birthday messages you can copy
Warm
Happy birthday! I hope this year brings you everything you are hoping for.
Wishing you a birthday as wonderful as you are.
Happy birthday to one of my favorite people. Celebrate big!
Another year of being amazing. Happy birthday!
Funny
Happy birthday! You do not look a day over fabulous.
Age is just a number. In your case, a pretty big one. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday! Cake now, questions later.
Congratulations on leveling up. Happy birthday!
Formal
Wishing you a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.
Happy birthday from all of us. Enjoy your day.
How to write it
- Mention something you love about them.
- For coworkers and clients, keep it simple and warm.
About these messages
Every message here was written for Thoughtful Spot. Use them as they are, or as a starting point: one line that sounds like you is better than three that do not. Updated 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a coworker’s birthday card?
"Wishing you a very happy birthday and a great year ahead."
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