123 Birthday Jokes To Bring the House Down in 2025
What better way to make someone's special day even more special than with a few laugh-out-loud birthday jokes? A well-timed birthday joke with just the right punchline can make their day even better, whether they’re turning eight or 80. We’ve put together 123 hilarious birthday jokes that work for everyone, including kids, grandparents, your cousin who appreciates clever humor and that one friend who only laughs at corny dad jokes. Speaking of which, we’re going to start off strong with birthday dad jokes that are so bad they’re brilliant.
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- Birthday Dad Jokes That Are Actually Funny
- Funny Birthday Jokes To Get the Party Going
- Cheesy Birthday Jokes
- Witty Birthday Jokes
- Corny Birthday Jokes
- Birthday Jokes for Kids
- Birthday Jokes FAQs
Birthday Dad Jokes That Are Actually Funny
Birthday dad jokes always get the eye-rolls, but they’re charmingly bad for a reason. Perhaps it’s the puns or corny punchlines, but dad jokes always get the laughs in the end. Whether you're looking for something to write inside a birthday card that'll make you stand out or need something funny to say during a toast, these funny birthday jokes will make any dad proud.
1. I asked my friend when their birthday was. He said March 1st. So I stood up, walked around the room and asked again.
2. How many tickles before an octopus laughs? Ten tickles.
3. Why did the calendar hire a lawyer? Its days were numbered.
4. What do you call a guy who gets a spade for his birthday? Doug.
5. Who came up with the idea for King Arthur’s giant round table? Sir Cumference.
6. Dad, what's with the fuzzy wrapping paper every year? I just want my presents to be felt.
7. How was the oak tree's birthday party? It was sap-tacular!
8. What do oysters do on birthdays? They shell-ebrate.
9. What happens when nobody comes to your birthday party? You get to have your cake and eat it, too.
10. What did the birthday cake say to the knife? “You want a piece of me?”
11. What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus.
12. At my age, I don't need a birthday cake. I need a birthday fire extinguisher.
13. My dad is so old, when he was in school, there was no history class.
14. Why don't birthday parties ever get boring? Because they're always full of surprises.
15. What did the balloon say at the birthday party? “This party really blows.”
16. Why was the birthday magician so good at his job? He specialized in making years disappear.
17. My dad is so old, when he farts, mummy dust comes out.
18. Why did the birthday cake go to the doctor? It was feeling crumby.
19. What's a cake's favorite music? Anything with a good beat.
20. My dad is so old, he knew Mr. Clean when they both had hair.
21. What do you sing to a cow on its birthday? “Happy Birthday to Moo!”
22. How do fish celebrate birthdays? With a splash.
23. What's the difference between a birthday joke and a regular joke? About 365 days of buildup.
24. What do you call a cake that lifts weights? Beefcake.
25. How do you know you’re getting old? When the candles cost more than the cake.
Funny Birthday Jokes To Get the Party Going
If you’re tired of boring happy birthday messages and want funny birthday jokes that'll actually make people laugh and not just politely smile, then you’ve come to the right place. These funny birthday jokes are great for cards, texts and social media posts and even decorating cakes or party decorations if you’re looking for fun birthday cake ideas.
26. What do you call a birthday party with no music? A meeting.
27. Why don't we count your age in years anymore? Because archaeologists prefer carbon dating.
28. Your birthday cake is so bright, NASA can see it from space.
29. What's the difference between birthday candles and a bonfire? About 20 years.
30. Why did the birthday candles go on strike? They were tired of being blown off.
31. What's the difference between a birthday party and a circus? At a circus, the clowns get paid.
32. Why do we put candles on top of the cake? Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom.
33. Have all the ice cream you want; it’s sherbet day.
34. Why don’t candles ever gossip? They don’t want to get burned.
35. What kind of music do balloons hate? Pop.
36. Why are birthdays good for your health? The more you have, the longer you live.
37. How do you know you’re fifty? When your chiropractor sends you birthday cards.
38. Why was the computer happy on its birthday? It got a byte of cake.
39. How do you organize a space-themed birthday? You planet.
40. What did one candle say to the other? “Don’t birthdays just burn you out?”
41. Why did the phone go to the birthday party? It wanted to make some new contacts.
42. How do pickles celebrate their birthday? They relish the moment.
43. What did the urologist say on his son’s birthday? “Urine for a treat!”
44. Why did the cupcake cross the road? It had muffin else to do.
45. Why did the golfer bring an extra candle? In case he got a hole-in-one.
46. What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday? Hoppy Birthday!
47. What do birthday parties and baseball games have in common? They both need a good pitcher.
48. Why did the chicken refuse birthday cake? It was already stuffed.
49. Why did the bicycle collapse at the party? It was two-tired.
50. Why isn’t Elsa allowed to have a birthday balloon? Because she’ll just “let it go”.
51. What did one grape say to another at the birthday party? Stop wining and enjoy the party.
52. Why was the broom so excited for the party? It wanted to sweep everyone off their feet.
53. What did the soda say to the cake? You’re soda-licious.
54. Why was the cake afraid of the knife? Because it had cutting remarks.
55. Why did the cake go to therapy? It had too many tiers.
56. Why was the candle an unreliable friend? It burned out too easily.
57. Why did the party planner get fired? Too many half-baked ideas.
Cheesy Birthday Jokes
Who doesn’t love cheesy birthday jokes? Next to corny birthday jokes, these are pretty silly, but they’re guaranteed to make everyone laugh. Try them out when you’re running out of hilarious adult jokes to share at your next party or when you’re looking for a more lighthearted and playful alternative to father birthday jokes.
58. Why are birthday jokes so cheesy? Because they age well.
59. This whole birthday thing is getting old.
60. Some people only dream of big birthday cakes. Others bake it happen.
61. Why did the cake go to school? To get a batter at maths.
62. Finding you a good birthday gift was a piece of cake.
63. Why are birthdays like pizza? Even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good.
64. Why was the cake a terrible comedian? It kept cracking up.
65. Why did the birthday cake apply for a loan? It wanted to get a little dough.
66. What do cows write in birthday cards? Moo-chas gracias for being born!
67. What kind of birthday does bread love? A toast-worthy one.
68. What did one veggie say to the other on its birthday? Ha-pea birthday.
69. Why don’t Italian chefs like birthdays? Because they’re spaghetting older.
70. What did one streamer say to the other? “Let’s hang.”
71. Why don’t skeletons celebrate birthdays? They don’t have the guts.
72. Why was the birthday cake always calm? Because it took life one layer at a time.
73. What type of celebration do inventory managers get for their birthdays? A supplies party.
74. Which is the left side of a birthday cake? The side that hasn’t been eaten yet.
75. Why was the cake late to the party? It got stuck in a jam.
76. I regret to inform you that your childhood has now expired.
77. What do you sing to a sheep on its birthday? Happy Birthday to Ewe.
78. What do you call someone afraid of getting older? Birthday chicken.
79. What did the birthday candle say to the cake? Without me, you're just dessert.
80. What did the birthday present say to the wrapping paper? You've got me covered.
81. What do you call a bear's birthday party? A bear-y special celebration.
82. What's a snake's favorite birthday game? Hiss and tell.
83. What did the fish say to the birthday boy? Have a fin-tastic birthday.
Witty Birthday Jokes
Some birthdays call for a clever quip rather than just a simple happy birthday. With these witty birthday jokes, you’ll have everyone in stitches before the cake even comes out. You can share them with friends and family if you have a virtual birthday party coming up or use them to break the ice in person.
84. At least you’re not as old as you’ll be next year.
85. I'm not old, I'm chronologically gifted.
86. On my birthday, I like to reflect on all my achievements. It's a very short reflection.
87. Birthdays are like software updates; you're never quite sure what's going to stop working afterward.
88. Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake.
89. You know you’re old when your back goes out more than you do.
90. What’s the best thing about getting older? You’ve got plenty of material for “back in my day” stories.
91. You know you’re getting older when happy hour is a nap.
92. Birthdays are wonderful opportunities to celebrate another year of making the same mistakes with increasing efficiency.
93. I'm not over the hill, I'm just enjoying the view from the summit.
Corny Birthday Jokes
Every party needs that one person who can deliver a really good punchline and with these corny birthday jokes, that person can be you. Sure, they’re cheesy, but that’s exactly why they shine.
94. Why did the birthday boy wear a party hat to bed? Because he wanted to have a dream party.
95. Why was the party hat proud? Because it was on top.
96. Why did the soda bring ice to the party? Because it wanted to chill.
97. What does a witch do on her birthday? Spellebrate.
98. Why did the pencil show up? Because it was drawn to the party.
99. Why did the slice of cake sit alone? It was deserted.
100. Why did the banana go to the party? Because it was peeling good.
101. What’s the best part of a birthday? The present moment.
102. Why did the chips show up late? They wanted to dip in fashionably.
103. What’s the best way to remember your wife’s birthday? Forget it once.
104. Why did the bakery get robbed? Robbers heard the cakes were rich.
105. What do you call a birthday candle that tells jokes? A wick-ed comedian.
Birthday Jokes for Kids
Birthday jokes for kids tend to be repetitive, which is why we’ve come up with happy birthday jokes that are silly, clean and easy to remember. These children's birthday jokes are also playful and clever, honoring the fact that kids love a good laugh just as much as cake and presents. Plus, we’ve also included a couple of knock-knock jokes, which are always a huge hit at kids’ parties.
106. Why do cakes go to school? To become smart cookies.
107. What kind of cake should you make for an elf’s birthday? Shortcake.
108. How do cats bake a cake? From scratch.
109. What do you call a birthday party for a duck? A quack-tacular celebration.
110. Why was the math book unhappy on its birthday? It had too many problems.
111. What do you tell a lion on its birthday? It’s roar birthday!
112. What do you buy an elephant for its birthday? A trunk-ful of presents!
113. What kind of birthday cake do rabbits love? Carrot cake.
114. What do rabbits play at birthday parties? Musical hares.
115. Why did the birthday cake always get invited to parties? Because it was such a sweetie.
116. How does a cat celebrate its birthday? With a purr-ty.
117. What do you say to a shark on its birthday? Have a jawsome day!
118. What do astronauts eat on their birthdays? Mars bars.
119. Why did the skeleton go to the birthday alone? He had no body to go with.
120. Why did the watermelon bring a gift? Because it was one in a melon.
121. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Candle. Candle who? Candle you believe it’s your birthday already?
122. Knock knock! Who’s there? Dishes. Dishes who? Dishes me, who are you?
123. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Berry. Berry who? Berry happy birthday to you!
Birthday Jokes FAQs
What Is a Catchy Phrase for Birthdays?
Clever lines like “A year older, a year bolder,” “Birthday vibes only,” or “Cake, candles, and confetti kind of day” are just some of the catchy phrases you can use to spice up your birthday card or social media post. Adding a touch of humor with happy birthday jokes is another way to make your message even more memorable and fun.
How To Wish Happy Birthday in Gen Z Way?
Generally known as the texting generation, as reported by the NY Post, Gen Z tends to communicate in short, punchy messages with lots of slang and emojis. So it only makes sense to use these elements to wish them a happy birthday. Here are a few examples of how to speak their language without coming off as cringe:
It's literally your birthday! You've been amazing all year, and I know you're going to keep being awesome.
Happy birthday to my favorite person, who just got even more awesome.
Happy birthday to my absolute favorite human. You're straight up incredible.
Wit and humor will never go out of style and with these birthday jokes in your back pocket, you’ll have plenty of ways to make people smile, no matter how old they’re turning. We’ve covered sweet and happy children's birthday jokes, funny and pun-filled father birthday jokes and of course, our corny birthday jokes, which prove that sometimes being bad at humor is actually the best way to make people laugh.
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