A birthday toast is a wonderful way celebrate someone’s special day. But writing or coming up with a toast isn’t easy.
To help we have 25+ birthday toasts that will give you just the right words to honor anyone on their special day.
From funny and sarcastic to heartfelt, there will be a type of toast that suits every birthday occasion.
Toasts for a Friend’s Birthday
Celebrating a friend’s birthday give you the chance to highlight the joy and laughter they bring to your life. Use these toasts to show them how much they mean to you.
Light-Hearted Toasts
1. “To the friend who knows all my secrets and still enjoys my company! May your day be as amazing as you are to me. Cheers to more adventures and less trouble this year!”
2. “Here’s to another year of questionable decisions and wild stories! Happy Birthday to the one who makes getting into mischief so much fun.”
3. “Happy Birthday to someone who is smart, gorgeous, funny, and reminds me a lot of myself! From one fabulous friend to another – Cheers!”
4. “May your birthday be filled with as much happiness as you bring into our lives on a daily basis. Here’s to more laughter and shared moments!”
Heartfelt Toasts
1. “To my dearest friend, on your special day, I want to remind you how much you are appreciated and loved. Here’s to another year of supporting each other through all of life’s ups and downs. Happy Birthday!”
2. “Happy Birthday to the person who has been with me through thick and thin. Your friendship is a treasure, and today, we celebrate the wealth of joy you bring to everyone around you.”
3. “You’ve been the light in dark times and the cheer in the good ones. May your birthday be as wonderful and inspiring as you are to all of us.”
4. “Here’s to you and all the wonderful moments we’ve shared. May your year ahead be as incredible as you are, filled with love and laughter. Happy Birthday, my friend!”
Toasts for Family Members
When it’s a family members birthday then your toast can express your appreciation and love for your relative. Whether it’s a parent, sibling or child, these toasts are will do the job.
Toasts for a Parent
1. “To the world’s greatest mom/dad, who taught me everything except how to live without you. Your love and guidance have shaped who I am. Happy Birthday with all my love and gratitude.”
2. “Here’s to you, Dad/Mom! For all the times you’ve lifted me up and kept me grounded. May your birthday be filled with the joy and love you spread every day.”
3. “Happy Birthday to the cornerstone of our family. Your strength and love have always been the foundation of our home. Here’s to more years of wisdom and warmth from you.”
Toasts for a Sibling
1. “To my sibling, partner in crime, and lifelong friend. May your birthday be filled with all the joys you deserve. Cheers to another year of shared secrets and dreams!”
2. “Here’s to the family member I’ve laughed with, cried with, and plotted with. Happy Birthday to my dear sibling, who makes every family gathering worthwhile.”
3. “Happy Birthday to someone who’s been both a tormentor and a protector. I’m thankful every day that you’re my sibling. Here’s to growing old as gracefully as we can manage together!”
Toasts for Children
1. “To my precious child, every year with you is a gift that I cherish deeply. May your birthday sparkle with moments as bright and wonderful as you are.”
2. “Happy Birthday to the light of our lives! Watching you grow and blossom is our greatest joy. We look forward to seeing all the incredible things you will do.”
3. “To my beloved child, on your special day, know that your joy is my joy, your dreams are my dreams, and your heart is forever safe with me. Happy Birthday with all my love.”
Toasts for Significant Others
Celebrating the birthday of a partner is a beautiful opportunity to express your love for them. So if you to be romantic or poke some fun at them these toasts will help you get it right.
Romantic Toasts
1. “To my love, on this special day, I celebrate you and the incredible journey we share. Here’s to another year of loving, growing, and dreaming together. Happy Birthday, my heart’s delight!”
2. “Happy Birthday to the one who holds my heart. Every day with you is a new chapter of our beautiful story. May this year bring you as much happiness as you have given me.”
3. “To the love of my life, on your birthday, I want you to know just how grateful I am for every moment we spend together. May your day be as wonderful and enchanting as you are.”
4. “Here’s to you, my soulmate, my partner, my best friend. May your birthday be filled with the kind of deep joy and love that you bring into my life every day.”
Funny Toasts
1. “Happy Birthday to my favorite person to annoy! Here’s to another year of stealing your fries, hogging the blanket, and loving every minute of our life together. Cheers!”
2. “To my better half, even though you have questionable taste in TV shows, your choice in partners is impeccable. Happy Birthday, love!”
3. “Here’s to another year of me trying to remember when exactly your birthday is without Facebook reminding me! Happy Birthday to the one I love more than pizza (and that’s saying something).”
Toasts for a Colleague or Boss
These toasts for colleagues or a boss are designed to be respectful yet warm, getting the balance between professionalism right.
Professional Yet Warm Toasts
1. “To a remarkable leader and mentor, your guidance lights our way at work just as candles light up a birthday cake. Happy Birthday and here’s to continuing to inspire us all!”
2. “Happy Birthday to a colleague who makes work a better place. Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude are truly appreciated. Here’s to another year of success and happiness!”
3. “Here’s to you, [Name]! Not just a boss but a true leader. Your drive and passion motivate us every day. Wishing you a birthday as fantastic as you are to us.”
4. “On your special day, we celebrate not only a fantastic colleague but also a wonderful friend. Here’s to more years of working together and achieving great things. Happy Birthday!”
Sally Gibson is the founder of Someone Sent you a Greeting, a holiday/celebration website. Sally’s writing work has been mentioned in Woman’s World, Yahoo, Women’s Health, MSN and more. If you have any questions get in contact with one of the team via the about page.