The Best Happy Birthday Memes for Friends, Coworkers, and More - Kudoboard (2024)

No matter your age, happy birthday memes can be an easy and fun way to celebrate someone’s birthday. Whether you want the meme to say the words for you, get laughs on social media, or take your online birthday card to the next level—memes are so easy to include.

Here are the happy birthday memes that the Kudoboard team is absolutely loving right now, both from our personal stash and onGIPHY:

Funny Happy Birthday Memes

When you’ve celebrated too many birthdays to count:

A funny meme if you have your sights set on birthday cake:

For the birthday boy or girl that’s seen a birthday or two in their day:

Nothing’s funnier than an off-key rendition of “Happy Birthday” on their special day:

For the person who continues to age gracefully:

Here’s a meme for the first one at the surprise birthday party:

Missing a critical piece of the birthday celebration? Send this meme to make up for the lack of cake:

Or a tongue-in-cheek meme about their special day:

Use this meme to remind them “safety first” on their when they get close to the candles:

If you’re used to getting a little flack for your singing voice, this is the perfect birthday meme for you:

Just a classic meme for any birthday card or post:

Here’s one for the person that’s been waiting all year for a slice of birthday cake:

For the fanciest birthday on the block:

Here’s a happy birthday GIF reminding them that there’s no shame in getting personal with the cake:

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Or if they’re a little too excitable:

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And if they just love little birthday piggies:

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Or if they’re feeling a little “grouchy” about turning another year older

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We could all use a laugh! Adding a funny birthday meme to your friend’s ecard will brighten their day.

Happy Birthday Memes for Her

If she’s getting a little too close with her kitties, here’s a birthday meme for her:

If she’s ready for some special treatment on her special day:

Here’s a meme for the birthday girl that set her own agenda:

If you need to dash out real quickly for her birthday gift:

Hopefully you haven’t forgotten her birthday, but if you have this one is for you. (But, you haven’t, right?)

For another reminder that candles can be dangerous:

If she’s ready to slay like Queen B:

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Whatever her birthday vibe is, there’s a great meme to bring laughter.

Birthday Memes for Him

If he never wants to do anything special for his birthday:

Here’s a birthday meme if he hates being the center of attention:

Or a funny meme for his friend group that gets a little too enthusiastic:

If he doesn’t have anything on his birthday list:

Or if he’d prefer a birthday GIF instead of a birthday gift!

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Happy Birthday memes for Your Coworker

Use this birthday wish for the coworker whose birthday derails the entire day:

Here’s a birthday meme for hybrid worker coming in to the office just for the cake:

For the remote workplace, here’s the perfect meme about celebrating on Zoom:

Or if you’re in person, you’ll know that celebrating in the office has its advantages:

For the coworker that’s getting close to sweet, sweet retirement:

Or the birthday coworker that’s not a fan of the extra attention:

Just be careful not to get crumbs in the keyboard:

Send this birthday meme to the coworker that didn’t take a day off on their big day:

For the coworker birthday you could never forget:

Or if the whole team is putting off a little work to celebrate the big day:

Maybe the celebration’s putting the sprint a little behind (it’s fine):

If everyone’s ready for a slice of cake:

For the coworker that likes a birthday GIF:

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Or maybe they prefer a little more action:

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Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate!

Best “It’s Your Birthday” Memes

When you just need a birthday meme to recognize their special day:

Or maybe a meme to remind them of their responsibilities on their birthday:

For a classic birthday meme that feels like the internet of the past:

Here’s a meme for if they’ve been waiting all year:

And a cat meme for when they’re shocked it got here so soon:

Happy Birthday Memes for TV Lovers

For the Star Trek fan ready to make short work of a birthday cupcake:

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Or the Friends fan that’s not ready to get older:

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Or if they’re just generally enthusiastic:

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If you’re looking for more, search on GIPHY and we’re confident you’ll find any and all birthday memes related to your favorite TV show

Happy birthday Memes for the Pet Lover in your Life

For the birthday person that’s a fan of a certain unhappy cat:

Or a dog lover that appreciates a punny birthday wish:

Or for the doge fan that feeling fabulous about their birthday:

Here’s a birthday Gif for the dog-lover ready to celebrate:

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And a GIF for the birthday cat fan ready looking to put on a party hat:

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If they’re ready to scarf up the entire birthday cake:

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Or make a silly face on their special day:

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Honestly, how could you go wrong with pet humor?

Birthday memes just for friends and family

Here’s a meme to remind them of their special day privileges:

If you’re wishing your friend a happy birthday and thanking them for putting up with your friendship:

Or ready to prank a family member with a silly birthday surprise:

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Sweet Happy Birthday memes

And with that, we end our list with some adorable happy birthday memes to remind you that there is still some wholesome content in this world.

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Sharing birthday memes with a group card

Frequently Asked Questions about Birthday Memes

What is the purpose of a birthday meme?

When used in a message, birthday memes are a visual way to tell a joke to the recipient and give fun, lighthearted birthday wishes. Usually they are silly, tongue-in-cheek, or sarcastic, and use a variety of formats with different tones.

What do you write on a birthday card for a funny coworker?

When celebrating a funny coworker’s birthday, craft a birthday message that’s casual, personal, and aligns with their sense of humor. Birthday memes are also a great choice for funny messages, as long as they are work appropriate. In group card, you can pair a meme and birthday message for your coworker together for the full effect.

What are other ways to write birthday messages?

While memes are great ways to recognize a birthday, sometimes a simple message can do the trick. Here are a variety of resources for writing birthday messages for different occasions:

• 101 Unique Happy Birthday Wishes for a Friend
• 60+ Fun, Classy Colleague Birthday Wishes
• Happy Birthday Wishes For Boss: 42 Honest Messages
• What to Write in a Birthday Card for Dad
• What to Write in Mom’s Birthday Card: 38 Message Ideas
• 74 Greatest ‘Happy Birthday Uncle’ Messages
• 64 Fashionably Late ‘Happy Belated Birthday’ Wishes
• 101 Happy Birthday Wishes for Your Cousin

What are some birthday memes with tv show references?

There are a number of templates for TV show memes, from Friends to The Office. See our options or create your own using the right template.

Are birthday memes appropriate for the office?

Birthday memes are more than appropriate for most modern workplaces as long as the template matches your company culture. While memes are becoming universal, consider the atmosphere of your workplace and your colleagues’ sense of humor before sharing.