Birthdays are all about cake, candles, and… making fun of your friends!
What better way to celebrate than with some hilarious birthday jokes that add laughter to the party?
After all, what are friends for if not to remind you that you’re one year older (and maybe a little slower)?
Whether you want to roast your best friend with a funny joke, add some humor to a birthday card, or make everyone at the party laugh, the right joke can make any birthday unforgettable.
That’s why we’ve gathered the funniest birthday jokes for friends—perfect for teasing, celebrating, and keeping the mood light.
Get ready to laugh, because friendship and birthdays go best with a little humor!
25 Short Birthday Jokes for Friends
- Friendship is like wine—gets better with age. But you? More like expired milk.
- You’re not old. You’re just… well-seasoned!
- Your birthday cake is basically a fire hazard now.
- You’re my best friend, so I won’t mention your age. I’ll just subtly count the candles.
- They say wisdom comes with age… so why are we still so dumb?
- You’re officially at the age where naps count as a birthday gift.
- Another birthday? You’re just leveling up in life’s game. Too bad the graphics aren’t improving.
- Friends don’t let friends get old alone. So, here I am!
- Happy Birthday! You’re one step closer to free coffee at McDonald’s.
- Remember when we were young and thought 30 was ancient? Look at us now.
- You know you’re getting old when your back goes out more than you do.
- You don’t look a day over fabulous. Well, maybe just a few days.
- Birthdays are nature’s way of telling you to eat more cake.
- At least you’re not as old as you will be next year!
- Another year older? At least you’re still above ground!
- I was going to make an age joke, but at this point, I respect my elders.
- Growing older is inevitable. Growing up is optional.
- Your birthday reminds me of how old I am… time to find younger friends.
- Age is just a number… a really big, scary, unavoidable number.
- I got you the best gift—my friendship. You’re welcome.
- If you start lying about your age, I’ll back you up. Just don’t make it too obvious.
- Another year, another reason to pretend you enjoy getting socks as gifts.
- I’d make a joke about your age, but I don’t want to be written out of the will.
- You’re not over the hill yet… just slightly at the top.
- Old enough to know better, young enough to still do it anyway.
50 Longer Birthday Jokes for Friends
- Happy Birthday! May your cake be sweet, your presents thoughtful, and your metabolism forgiving.
- They say as you get older, you get wiser. So tell me, why do we keep making the same dumb decisions together?
- You’re one year older, one year wiser, and one step closer to those “senior discounts” you always joke about!
- Remember when we thought adults had everything figured out? Yeah, turns out they were just winging it—just like us!
- Your birthday is a reminder that we’ve survived another year of questionable decisions and ridiculous moments together. Cheers to more!
- A true friend remembers your birthday, but a great friend forgets your age. Consider me a great friend!
- Birthdays are great—you get gifts, cake, and a free pass to eat whatever you want. The downside? You’re one step closer to needing reading glasses.
- You’re now at that age where you have to scroll a lot to find your birth year on online forms.
- Some friendships are built on trust, loyalty, and respect. Ours is built on snacks, memes, and making fun of each other. Happy Birthday!
- If growing older means we get to keep having ridiculous adventures together, then bring it on!
- I was going to get you a funny birthday card, but nothing is funnier than your birth year.
- Remember, you’re only as old as you act. So in our case, we’re still about 12.
- For your birthday, I was going to buy you something expensive… then I remembered I have rent to pay. So instead, here’s this heartfelt joke!
- They say the best way to stay young is to surround yourself with good friends. Guess that explains why we both look exhausted.
- Happy Birthday! May your WiFi be strong, your coffee be stronger, and your ability to function without a nap even stronger.
- Another year older means another year of pretending to like birthday gifts. Good luck!
- The best thing about your birthday is that it reminds me how lucky I am to have a friend who’s older than me!
- At our age, birthday candles are less about celebrating and more about a fire safety concern.
- Happy Birthday! I was going to write you a heartfelt message, but I know you just want cake.
- Congrats on surviving another year of my sarcasm and bad jokes. That’s a true friendship achievement!
- If birthdays are about celebrating your achievements, then congrats—you’ve successfully existed for another year!
- They say time flies when you’re having fun. So why does it feel like we’ve been friends for 100 years?
- I was going to remind you of all the dumb things we’ve done together over the years, but I value our friendship too much to bring up evidence.
- Wishing you a birthday as legendary as the stories we’ll never tell.
- Happy Birthday! If you ever feel old, just remember: dinosaurs existed millions of years ago, and you don’t look a day over T-Rex.
- On your birthday, I wish you all the happiness in the world—plus a few extra naps to recover from the celebration.
- You know you’re getting older when your birthday wish is just “I hope my back doesn’t hurt tomorrow.”
- Let’s raise a toast to you—because at this age, raising anything else is too much effort.
- They say laughter keeps you young… so congratulations on having me as a friend!
- Your birthday is a great excuse for cake… as if we needed one.
- A good friend remembers your birthday. A great friend helps you forget how old you are.
- Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is completely optional. Let’s keep that part optional.
- I was going to count your candles, but I ran out of fingers.
- Friendship means never having to buy your own cake. Just saying.
- Happy Birthday! May your wrinkles be minimal, your cake be maximum, and your friends be as funny as me.
- Remember when birthdays were fun? Me neither.
- Age is just a number… and in your case, it’s a really high one.
- If birthdays are like a reset button, then why do we keep getting older instead of younger?
- Happy Birthday! Just remember, calories don’t count on your special day.
- You know you’re a real friend when I actually took the time to wish you a happy birthday instead of just liking a post.
- May your birthday be filled with love, laughter, and enough cake to make you forget your age.
- Congratulations! You’ve reached the age where your back goes out more than you do.
- The best part about your birthday? We get cake. The worst part? I have to remind you how old you are.
- Wishing you a year full of love, success, and fewer embarrassing memories than last year.
- Happy Birthday! You deserve the best… which is why you have me as a friend.
- Birthdays are like Netflix—too many seasons and the plot gets blurry.
- You make getting older look fun. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone the truth.
- We may be getting older, but at least we’re not getting boring!
- Cheers to you, my friend! Another year wiser, funnier, and dangerously close to needing reading glasses.
- No matter how old you get, just remember… I’ll always be older.
Conclusion
Birthdays are even better when they’re filled with laughter, inside jokes, and a little friendly roasting!
These birthday jokes for friends are the perfect way to celebrate in style, keeping the party fun and the birthday person laughing.
Which joke was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
And if you have a friend with a birthday coming up, be sure to share this list with them—because the best gift is a good laugh! 🎉😂