Birthdays are the perfect time to make someone laugh with a joke. A funny joke can turn a basic “Happy Birthday” into something they’ll actually remember. Using humor makes your birthday message feel more personal and less generic. Jokes are also incredibly useful for when you don’t know what to write in a birthday card. However, coming up with a good joke on the spot isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve put together a big list of birthday jokes you can use anytime you need a quick laugh.
Funny Birthday Jokes
- What do you call someone who’s always happy on their birthday?
A piece of cake. - What goes up and never comes down?
Your age. - What comes before Part B?
Part-ayyy! - Why do we put candles on top of the cake?
Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom. - Why was the birthday cake as hard as a rock?
Because it was a marble cake. - Why did the calendar get nervous?
Its days were numbered. - What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?
Aye, matey! - Why are birthdays good for your health?
The more you have, the longer you live. - How do you throw a birthday party in space?
You planet! - What did one candle say to the other?
Don’t birthdays burn you up? - Why did the skeleton skip the birthday party?
He had no body to go with. - Why did the computer get a birthday cake?
It wanted a byte. - Why did the grape stop in the middle of the party?
It ran out of juice. - Why did the frosting get promoted?
Because it was on top of things. - How do pickles celebrate their own birthday?
They relish it. - Why did the cake win an award?
It really rose to the occasion. - Why did the cupcake go to school?
To get a little batter education. - What do you always get on your birthday?
Another year older. - Why did the birthday boy smash the cake with a hammer?
Because it was pound cake. - Why did the banana go to the party?
Because it was appealing. - Why did the birthday candle go to school?
It wanted to get a little brighter. - What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop. - What do you say to someone who’s aging like fine wine?
Please don’t spill yourself at the party. - Why did the birthday boy sit on the clock?
They wanted to be on time. - What did the frosting say to the cake?
I’ve got you covered. - Why do candles always get invited to parties?
They really know how to brighten the mood. - What do you call a birthday party for cats?
A purr-ty. - What type of birthday cake do they serve in heaven?
Angel food cake. - Why did the cookie cry at the birthday party?
It felt crumbled under pressure. - What’s a birthday balloon’s least favorite day?
The day after when things get deflated. - Why did the party invite the baker?
Because they kneaded him. - Why did the birthday gift dress up?
o look present-able. - What did the cake say to the fork?
You want a piece of me? - Why did the gift bow get compliments?
It really tied the whole thing together. - Why did the candle take a nap?
It was burnt out.
Funny Birthday Jokes for Teens
Teens can be difficult to please sometimes. However, you can lighten the mood with a good joke! The following birthday jokes are great to share with teens!
- How did the dog celebrate his birthday?
With a paw-ty! - Why is the mushroom always invited to birthday parties?
He’s a fun-guy! - What do you call a birthday party on a boat?
A sail-abration. - What did the mathematician have instead of cake on his birthday?
Pi! - What does a birthday cake and a baseball team have in common?
They both need good batters. - Why did the cake apply for a job?
It wanted to bring home the dough. - What did one candle say to the other?
We’re about to get lit! - Why did the cupcake go to the doctor?
It was feeling crumby. - What does every birthday end with?
The letter Y! - Why don’t birthdays ever get old?
Because they keep coming back every year.
Birthday Jokes for Kids
Kids love jokes. The best jokes for kids are the ones that are funny and easy to understand. If you know a kid with a birthday coming up, consider sharing one of the following jokes!
- What kind of cake do dogs get on their birthday?
Pup-cakes - What do you say to a pigeon on his birthday?
“Happy bird-day!” - What is a ghosts’ favorite type of cake?
I scream cake! - What type of music does a present listen to?
Wrap. - Why did the donut go to the birthday party?
It heard it was a hole lot of fun. - How do cats make a birthday cake?
From scratch! - Why did the teddy bear skip cake?
Because it was already stuffed. - What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?
Hoppy Birthday!
Birthday Knock Knock Jokes
Knock knock jokes are a classic type of joke! If these are more your style of humor, consider using one of the birthday jokes below!
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Anita.
Anita who?
Anita piece of cake. It’s your birthday! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you and hope you get lots of presents! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda wish you a happy birthday! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and blow out the candles! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange
Orange who?
Orange you glad it’s your birthday? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo
Boo who?
Aww, don’t cry on your birthday! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for your birthday party!
