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A classmate’s birthday is an exciting day—especially when you get to celebrate in class. Whether you’re in elementary school, high school, or even college, make sure your friend or classmate feels special on their big day. We’ve gathered all the best sweet and funny birthday wishes for classmates of any age or gender so you can help them celebrate all day long.
Birthday Messages for Friends & Classmates
- “Wishing my awesome classmate the best birthday ever!”
- “Friends make everything better. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday! Why are you reading cards? You should be eating cake!”
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Best Happy Birthday Wishes for a Classmate
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Offer your best wishes for a classmate on their birthday. Birthdays are very exciting celebrations, especially while you’re still in school . Help your classmate feel special on their birthday by offering them a kind birthday wish. Here are some examples for classmates of all ages:
- “Wishing you a birthday as awesome as you are!”
- “Wishing you all the happiness in the world on your special day.”
- “Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and lots of cake.”
- “Here’s to celebrating the wonderful person you are. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday! May your birthday be as unique and amazing as you are.”
- “Here’s to celebrating a one-of-a-kind friend on their special day.”
- “Happy birthday to my favorite classmate!”
- “Wishing my awesome classmate the best birthday ever!”
- “Happy birthday! I hope it’s as fun and exciting as summer vacation!”
- “May your birthday be filled with smiles and cake. Wishing you the best!”
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for a Classmate
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Share a sentimental birthday wish with your classmate. If you’re close with your classmate, let them know just how special they are. Tell them what qualities you admire about them and offer them a heartfelt happy birthday message. Here are some examples: [1] X Research source
- “Thank you for being the unique and inspiring person you are. Happy birthday!”
- “May this year bring you closer to your dreams. Happy birthday.”
- “I’m so lucky to have a classmate like you. Your kindness and positivity make every day brighter. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to a wonderful classmate and friend! May this year bring you success, happiness, and countless blessings. Enjoy your special day!”
- “Happy birthday to one of the coolest classmates around! You make every class more enjoyable. I hope your birthday is as awesome as you are!”
- “Happy birthday to the one who can turn any dull moment into a hilarious adventure! May your day be as fun and exciting as you are.”
- “Have a great birthday today! You deserve it for being an outstanding friend.”
- “Wishing you a fantastic birthday! May this year bring you academic success and personal growth. Cheers to another year of learning together!”
- “To the one who makes class so much more enjoyable, happy birthday! May your birthday be as awesome as your presence in our classroom.”
- “On your special day, I want to celebrate the incredible classmate you are. Wishing you an amazing birthday filled with great memories and good grades!”
Funny Happy Birthday Wishes for a Classmate
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Make the class clown laugh with a funny wish. If your classmate is always laughing or acting silly, give them a taste of their own medicine with a hilarious birthday message . Poke fun at them for getting older or share your favorite birthday-related joke or pun. Here are some examples: [2] X Research source
- “Follow these steps: 1) Eat cake. 2) Eat cake. 3) Eat cake. 4) Repeat until you’ve had a happy birthday!”
- “It’s your birthday, and I get cake! Everybody wins!”
- “Happy birthday! Why are you reading cards? You should be eating cake!”
- “I heard you’re a year older! Where’s your long, white beard?”
- “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Birthday. Birthday who? Birthday cake—Let’s eat!”
- “Happy birthday! May your backpack be light, your lunchbox be full, and your algebra homework mysteriously disappear.”
- “What's the one thing you can always count on getting every birthday? Older. Happy birthday!”
- “Why do cats love birthdays? They love to purrty. Happy birthday!”
- “What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday? Hoppy birthday!’
- “What do you give a 3100 lb rhino for his birthday? I don't know, but you better hope he likes it. Happy birthday!”
Happy Birthday Wishes for a Close Friend
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Let your friend know how much they mean to you on their birthday. Sometimes, classmates turn into lifelong friends. Make sure your friend knows just how special they are to you by thanking them for their friendship and wishing them a wonderful birthday. Here are some examples: [3] X Research source
- “Friends make everything better. Happy birthday!”
- “I can’t think of a better gift than your friendship. Happy birthday!”
- “You’re the brightest star in the galaxy! Happy birthday, bff!”
- “Happy birthday to my best friend in the whole wide world!”
- “You make the world a better and brighter place. Happy birthday, bestie!”
- “Here’s to another year of our silly shenanigans! Happy birthday!”
- “We’ve been together through thick and thin and I’m so proud to call you my friend. Wishing you the happiest birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to the most amazing friend. May your dreams come true.”
- “Happy birthday to the friend who makes life so much brighter.”
- “Thank you for always being there for me. Happy birthday, bestie.”
Happy Birthday Wishes for a Girl Classmate
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Celebrate a female classmate’s special day. Remember to tailor your wish to the birthday girl’s personality, age, and interests. For example, a younger girl may like unicorns and glitter, but an older girl may prefer a simple “happy birthday.” Here are some examples:
- “Wishing you a day filled with magic, wonder, and joy. Happy birthday!”
- “Here’s to another year of you being uniquely fabulous. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to the nicest girl I know! Enjoy your special day!”
- “Happy birthday! May your special day be filled with rainbows and unicorns.”
- “It’s your day to sparkle like a Barbie. Have an amazing birthday!”
- “Thanks for being a great classmate and an even better friend. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday! May your life be filled with fairytale moments.”
- “Warm birthday wishes to a classmate who can make everyone smile. Happy birthday!”
- “Today a very special person was born—you! Happy birthday!”
- “You deserve a lifetime supply of cupcakes, waffles, and ice cream. Happy birthday!”
Happy Birthday Wishes for a Boy Classmate
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Make a male classmate feel special on his birthday. Help the birthday boy celebrate by sharing a personalized birthday wish. If you know him well, try to include some of his interests in your message—like video games or sports. Otherwise, wish him a great birthday and a great year ahead. Here are some examples:
- “May your year ahead be as extraordinary as your spirit. Happy birthday!”
- “You deserve a birthday as epic as our friendship. Happy birthday!”
- “Congrats on leveling up! Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to an awesome guy. It’s never a party until you show up!”
- “Happy birthday! Are you ready to celebrate with friends and eat cake until your stomach hurts?”
- “Happy birthday to the class clown! Thanks for always making us laugh.”
- “Sending truckloads of birthday wishes your way! Happy birthday!”
- “It’s that time of year when you can monkey around and no one will stop you. Go bananas! Happy birthday!”
- “Keep reaching for the stars! Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to a very awesome classmate! Stay cool!”
Birthday Wishes for a Quiet Classmate
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Celebrate a quiet classmate on their special day. Your quiet classmate may not like to draw attention to themselves, but it’s still important to make them feel celebrated on their birthday. To avoid making them uncomfortable, it may be better to wish them a happy birthday personally rather than announcing it to the class. Here are some examples of what to say or write:
- “Happy birthday to a classmate who may be quiet but is bursting with creativity and intelligence.”
- “Wishing you a birthday filled with the same quiet strength and intelligence that you show every day. Enjoy your special day!”
- “Here’s to the classmate who may not say much but always knows exactly what to say. Happy birthday!”
- “You may not want to make your birthday a big deal, but know that it is. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to a student who speaks volumes with their actions rather than their words!”
- “Thank you for always being such a wonderful classmate. Happy birthday!”
- “Wishing you a birthday as nice and peaceful as your quiet presence in our class. Enjoy your day!”
- “I hope your special day is filled with all your favorite things. Happy birthday!”
- “May your birthday be filled with the same calm serenity that you bring to our classroom every day. Happy birthday!”
- “On your special day, I wish you moments of quiet reflection and inner peace. Happy birthday!”
Birthday Wishes for a College Classmate
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Party with your college roommate. It can be really fun to celebrate a classmate’s birthday when you’re in college, especially if they’re turning 21 . Just remember to party responsibly! Let your friend know how glad you are to know them and feel free to make a joke about class or partying. Here are some examples:
- “Happy birthday! Here’s to another year of adventures and memories together.”
- “Thank you for being you. I’m so grateful for our friendship. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday, buddy. Let’s celebrate college-style.”
- “Here’s to more late-night chats and adventures. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday to the coolest friend on campus!”
- “Happy birthday to my study buddy and life guru!”
- “Happy birthday to my ride-or-die. Let’s make it unforgettable.”
- “Happy birthday! Let’s party like midterms don’t exist.”
- “Happy birthday! May your GPA be as high as your party spirit.”
- “Cheers to another year of questionable life choices!”
Religious Birthday Wishes for a Classmate
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Offer blessings if your classmate is religious. If you and your classmate are both religious, consider sharing a prayer or blessing with your birthday wish. Just make sure this is something your classmate is okay with, as it may make them uncomfortable if they aren’t religious. Here are some examples: [4] X Research source
- “May God continue to bless your path, friend. Happy birthday!”
- “May your birthday bring an abundance of blessings!”
- “As you celebrate turning another year older, don’t forget to give God all the praise. Happy birthday!”
- “May your birthday be filled with happiness, joy, and blessings.”
- “May God give you peace on your special day and the year ahead. Happy birthday!”
- “It is my prayer that all your wishes come true on your special day.”
- “As you ring in your personal new year, I pray that your special day is full of joy.”
- “Wishing you God’s grace and favor on your special day.”
- “May the Lord shower you with endless love and blessings on your special day.”
- “Happy birthday! May your life be filled with God’s blessings.”
Birthday Quotes for a Classmate
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Share a well-known birthday quote with your message. If you’re not sure what to say in your birthday message, consider including a popular quote from a celebrity or historical figure. This is generally a better idea if the classmate you’re celebrating is a bit older; little kids might not care or understand the quote you’re including. Here are some examples: [5] X Research source
- “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon
- “Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.” — Edward Morykwas
- “Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel
- “The way I see it, you should live every day like it's your birthday.” — Paris Hilton
- “Why is a birthday cake the only food you can blow on and spit on and everybody rushes to get a piece?” – Bobby Kelton
- “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” – Groucho Marx
- “Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.” — Brigitte Bardot
- “You don't get older, you get better.” — Shirley Bassey
- “We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw
- “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” — Dr. Seuss
How to Wish a Classmate Good Luck
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Wish your classmate luck on their special day. A birthday is the start of a personal new year, so it’s a great opportunity to wish your classmate or friend luck. Wish them luck for an upcoming event, like a test or a big game, or wish them success in general. Here are some examples: [6] X Research source
- “Happy birthday! Good luck with everything you do!”
- “Wishing you nothing but luck and happiness for the year ahead. Happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday! Keep up the good work!”
- “Wishing you all the best for your birthday and the year ahead.”
- “Sending you positive vibes and good luck on your special day!”
- “Good luck today and always! Enjoy your birthday!”
- “Wishing you a very happy and lucky birthday!”
- “You’re awesome! Best of luck with everything you do!”
- “You’re going to do great things! Happy birthday and good luck!”
- “Happy birthday! May success follow you in everything you do!”
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