If someone you care about is having their special day, these are some of the best happy birthday quotes for your best friend that will show them how much they mean to you.
These happy birthday wishes and messages can easily be sent via text to keep the friendship connection active!
What better way to show your best friend on their big day what an amazing gift they are to you than with words to make them feel equally loved and appreciated!
A best friend is someone you share a truly special and unique bond.
Someone who cares for you, accepts you for who you are, motivates you, stands with you even when everyone else is walking away, and much more.
If it’s your best friend’s birthday, you’ll want to find the perfect words to wish them a happy birthday.
What is the best message for a birthday?
That said, it can be a challenge finding just the right words for someone who means so much to you.
So to help you out, we prepared this collection of inspirational happy birthday quotes to share with your best friend on their big day. We also have an amazing collection of friendship quotes for any day of the year.
We hope that they’ll help you and your friend have the best birthday celebration. Always be thankful for your friends, and this list of gratitude quotes and smile quotes will help you with that.
Below is our collection of inspirational and special happy birthday quotes, happy birthday wishes, and happy birthday sayings, collected from a variety of sources over the years.
Don’t forget to also read our list of funny birthday quotes that are sure to make you smile.
Happy Birthday Quotes for a Friend
1. “Birthdays come around every year, but friends like you only come once in a lifetime. I’m so glad you came into my life. Best wishes on your special day.”

2. “I am grateful for your true friendship. Hope your birthday is amazing as you are my best friend!”

3. “I promise that the more birthday candles you blow, the more I will be here for you to celebrate every special event in your life. Happy birthday!”

4. “I hope your birthday is as sweet as the cake. And the year to follow is filled with as much joy as you bring your friends!”

5. “I feel so lucky to have you as my friend. Hope your birthday is as special as you are. May all of your dreams come true. Thanks for being such a great friend. Happy birthday for my friend!”
6. “Happy birthday my dear friend, may the bright colors paint your life and you be happy forever. Stay blessed.”

7. “To the best friend I have ever known, here’s wishing you a joy-filled birthday with memories galore!”
8. “Another year, another challenge my friend. But, you need to always remember to keep smiling and have a positive outlook on life, and everything is going to be fine. Happy Birthday!”

9. “Best friends are hard to come by. That’s why on this special day I wanted to let you know just how much your friendship means to me. Happy birthday my friend!”
10. “Never think you are alone, I am always there for all your fixes. Happy birthday.”
Happy Birthday quotes for a friend to make them feel loved and cherished
11. “I wish you love, hope and everlasting joy and happiness. Thank you for being my best friend!”
12. “Happy birthday to one of the nicest people I have ever met. May this year be even more wonderful and blessed.”
13. “Happy Birthday to my amazing, beautiful, and fabulous best friend.”

14. “The best gift is the gift of friendship. So, that is what I got you for your birthday! Don’t worry… I got you a real present too.”
15. “I am looking forward to many more years of friendship and birthdays with you. Have a fantastic birthday!”
16. “When nothing goes right, I go to you. You’re my go-to person at every hour. Happy birthday.”

17. “Here’s wishing you a birthday filled with blessings: the gold at the end of the rainbow, many four-leafed clovers, and the love of a good family. Happy birthday!”
18. “For many people, the word friend is just a sequence of letters. For me, it is the source of happiness and strength because of you. Happy Birthday, buddy!”

19. “I didn’t know it at the time, but the day you were born would be one of the best days of my life! Happy Birthday to my best friend!”
20. “Today it is time to tell you that I have forgotten when you became family to me. Happy birthday, my dearest friend!”

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Happy Birthday quotes for a friend to share on their big day
21. “May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!”

22. “Happiest birthday to my best friend. You deserve all the wonderful things that you have right now. You are the purest soul, and you have the biggest heart. I love you.”
23. “Happy Birthday. May each an every moment of your special day be filled with the same joy and happiness you bring to others.”
24. “Happy birthday to my best friend. I hope it is filled with awesomeness!”

25. “I want to wish you all the love and happiness in the world, all of which you deserve. Happy birthday my friend!”
26. “If I could gift you anything, I would gift you the ability to see yourself through the eyes of others. Happy birthday, champ.”

27. “Happy birthday to the dearest friend who has been always by my side! Your friendship keeps me strong and moving up in life!”
28. “You’ve always been great at sharing and caring. On this birthday, may you be blessed tenfold with the love that you have given unselfishly to others.”
29. “I didn’t know what a true friend was until I met you. You truly have saved me in every way a person can be saved…..Happy birthday!”
30. “A friend is one with whom I share happiness, but a best friend is one with whom I can share grief, too. Happy birthday to my best friend!”
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Happy Birthday quotes for a friend to make them feel special
31. “I am so proud to be your best friend. May you have a happy and healthy birthday!”
32. “Best wishes on your birthday! You deserve all the wonderful things in this world because you are the best person I know. I love you! Happy birthday!”
33. “Every day you sparkle but today you rule! Happy Birthday!”
34. “If your birthday is half as amazing as you are, it’s going to be epic. Happy birthday to the best friend a person could ask for!”
35. “Wishing my friend a beautiful day; hopes and dreams I’m sending your way. May all be good and all come true on this very special day!”
36. “Having you as my friend is a privilege to me. Happy birthday. You are precious.”

37. “Never have I had such a close friend. Happy birthday to you and best wishes always!”
38. “The world is a little bit brighter because of you. Happy Birthday, buddy!”
39. “We’ve shared so much with each other, and I hope you know how much I appreciate you. I am grateful for this day and for all you do.”
40. “May this day bring a lot of smiles and happiness to you, my dear friend. Wishing you a great and grand birthday!”
Inspirational happy birthday quotes for a best friend
41. “Thank you always being there to listen. I am so lucky to have you as my best friend. Enjoy your birthday!”
42. “A special friend like you deserves all the wonderful blessings not only today, but every day! Happy birthday! May all your wishes come true.”
43. “Wishing my friend a beautiful day. Hopes and dreams I’m sending your way. May all be good and all come true on this very special day for you”
44. “Best friends are like presents. You are always happy to see them. Happy birthday to the best present that life has given me.”
45. “On your Birthday, I wish you to have the courage to live at least one more dream, fulfill one more wish and make one more person’s life beautiful.”
46. “I learned the meaning of true friendship from you. Happy birthday my friend. Always going to be there for you.”

47. “Good friends are worth holding onto. Thank you for holding my hand each day. Happy birthday, best friend!”
48. “It is hard to believe so many years have already passed. I am glad we’ve been friends for so long. Happy Birthday to the best!”
49. “Birthdays are a special occasion celebrating your entry into this wonderful world. Enjoy your special day and rejoice in the gift of life, family and friends.”
50. “You celebrate this day as your birthday and I shall celebrate our friendship at the same time. Hope you have a great birthday, my friend!”
Happy birthday quotes and wishes
51. “May this birthday be filled with lots of happy hours and also your life with many happy birthdays, that are yet to come. Happy birthday.”
52. “Let’s light the candles and celebrate this special day of your life. Happy birthday.”
53. “On your birthday may your spirit be enriched in light, love, and hope for a prosperous year ahead.”
54. “Wishing my friend a very happy birthday and you don’t need to speak it out loud that I’m your best friend too. Love you dear.”
55. “On your special day, I wish you good luck. I hope this wonderful day will fill up your heart with joy and blessings.”
56. “Soon you’re going to start a new year of your life and I hope this coming year will bring every success you deserve. Happy birthday.”
57. “Another birthday means your life journey is incomplete, may your path be paved with success and guided by love. Best wishes, my friend.”
58. “Thinking of you on your birthday, and wishing you all the best! I hope it is as fantastic as you are!”
59. “I hope that your birthday is as much fun as you are, but that sets a very high standard.”
60. “They say you lose your memory as you grow older. I say forget about the past and live life to the fullest today. Start with cake. Happy birthday.”
Happy birthday quotes and wishes celebrating a special day
61. “You are very special and that’s why you need to float with lots of smiles on your lovely face. Happy birthday.”
62. “A birthday is like a new year and my wish for you, is a great year full of happiness and sunshine!” – Catherine Pulsifer
63. “I believe that no matter what condition you are in when someone close to your heart remembers your birthday and wishes you a happy birthday, you feel happy.” – A. Singla
64. “Let your all the dreams to be on fire and light your birthday candles with that. Have a gorgeous birthday.”
65. “Don’t just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith
66. “To me a birthday means celebrating the presence of an individual in our lives.” – Meena Bajaj
67. “May your birthday be full of happy hours and special moments to remember for a long long time!”
68. “Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
69. “Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself.” – Tom Wilson
70. “May the dream that means most to you, start coming true this year. Happy Bday!”
71. “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” – Madeleine L’Engle
72. “Today you are another year older, and we know how fast time flys as we get older, therefore, live each day and be happy!” – Kate Summers
73. “Wishing you greatest birthday ever, full of love and joy from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you sleep for the night.”
74. “Today you have added another candle of knowledge and wisdom to your life. May it give you the power to enlighten the whole world. On your birthday, I wish you joy and happiness.” – Debasish Mridha
75. “Don’t regret another birthday, the good news is that you are alive and can celebrate it.” – Catherine Pulsifer
Happy birthday quotes that will bring laughter
76. “You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” – Bob Hope
77. “Life seems to fade our memory, so on this birthday I will forget yours if you forget mine!” – Kate Summers
78. “When a man has a birthday, he takes a day off. When a woman has a birthday, she takes at least three years off.” – Joan Rivers
79. “All the world is a birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.” – George Harrison
80. “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
81. “Last week the candle factory burned down. Everyone just stood around and sang Happy Birthday.” – Steven Wright
82. “The older you get the better you get, unless you are a banana.” – Betty White
83. “When the candles on your cake burn down before they are all lit you know you are getting up there.” – Catherine Pulsifer
84. “Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.” – Kitty Collins
85. “Birthdays are a great time to stop an 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
Happy birthday quotes celebrating a special day
86. “Happy birthday to a person that’s charming, talented, and witty, and reminds me a lot of myself.” – Unknown
87. “May your birthday mark the beginning of a wonderful period of time in your life!” – Unknown
88. “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” – Plautus
89. “My dear friend, may your special day be full of beautiful, magical and unforgettable moments!” – Unknown
90. “Happy birthday, friend. May your day be as beautiful as you.” –Unknown
91. “Happy birthday, gorgeous! You are another year older and I just can’t see it. Have a blast! Wishing you the best of the best!” – Unknown
92. “You’ve always been there for me, and I will always be there for you. Happy birthday!” – Unknown
93. “We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” – Emily Dickinson
94. “Warmest wishes to you on your very special day. I hope that you continue to change the lives of others with your positivity, love, and beautiful spirit.” – Unknown
95. “May the love of family surround, the enthusiasm of friends be with you, and the joy of another year to look forward be foremost in your thoughts on this day of your birthday.” – Unknown
Happy birthday quotes to inspire
96. “Your birthday is a beautiful occasion all by itself. However, for me, it’s a special day allowing me to thank God for all that your friendship has meant to me.” – Unknown
97. “Conquer the world one cake at a time. Happy birthday!” – Unknown
98. “You are a gift to both myself and everyone around you. Thank you for all that you do. Hope you feel a world of love shining down on you today!” – Unknown
99. “Hey old friend, or should I say older friend? Happy birthday.” – Unknown
100. “Today is the time of celebration; I hope you have a beautiful day with loads of love and surprises. May your birthday gives you the best memories till the next one, may you have success waiting ahead.” – Unknown
101. “Happy Birthday to the friend I couldn’t live without!” – Unknown
102. “Thank you for all the laughs, silliness, and adventures we’ve shared. Couldn’t ask for a better friend. Have the best birthday yet!” – Unknown
103. “All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.” –George Harrison
104. “From good friends and true, from old friends and new, may good luck go with you and happiness, too!” – Unknown
105. “May every glowing candle on your birthday cake turn into a wish that will come true. Wishing you a great birthday!” – Unknown
More happy birthday quotes
106. “There are so many things about our friendship that I love. Your birthday is going to be the perfect time to celebrate your special day, and all that our friendship means to me. I look forward to showing you how much I care.” – Unknown
107. “You are about to have another year of pure awesomeness. Happy birthday.” – Unknown
108. “Words can hardly describe the love, joy and happiness you bring to my life. Wishing you all that and more on your special day!” – Unknown
109. “Your birthday outshines the other 364 days. Happy Bday!” – Unknown
110. “We’ve shared so many birthdays together, and each next year just gets better than the last. Cheers to friends forever!” – Unknown
111. “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey
112. “Another year around the sun and you’re doing better than ever. So happy to celebrate another birthday with my best friend!” – Unknown
113. “Today, you are not just a year older, but have become a little wiser also. Wishing you a very happy birthday.” – Unknown
114. “Hope life is absolutely spoiling you with love and happiness. May this next year be the best yet!” – Unknown
115. “I hope today will be your best birthday yet. Keep smiling!” – Unknown
Which of these happy birthday quotes was your favorite?
True friends are important in life. They make life more meaningful and are always there for us no matter what.
Although it can be hard to find the perfect words to say to your best friend on their special day, we hope that the above happy birthday quotes and sayings have given you something to choose from.