30 Lovely Birthday Wishes for a Colleague or Co-worker

What can you say to wish a colleague or a co-worker a happy birthday? If you’ve ever been faced with a card and not wanted to simply write ‘happy birthday’ you’ve reached the right place! Here are some other ways to wish them a great day. 

Choose how to say happy birthday

Funny ways to say happy birthday to a co-worker or colleague

  1. May your special day be filled with all the joys that you hope for – a day off without anyone asking where the (OFFICE ITEM OR FILE) is!
  2. I wish you a fantastic birthday and many more to come! This your 6th year at COMPANY NAME and just look at how much wiser you are now! 
  3. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and all the best that life has to offer in the year ahead – I’m afraid I can’t get Carol from accounts to stop cooking fish in the communal kitchen, but I hear your senses dull as you age …. Small mercies! 
  4. Happy birthday! Wishing you all the great things in life, health, wealth – and your project to meet its deadline! 
  5. May your birthday be as lovely and sweet as you are when you forget your purse and need a Friday morning bacon sandwich from the van! 
  6. On this special day, I wish you all the very best, all the joy you can ever have and the pleasure of a lie in and breakfast in bed. It will beat making a brew round for us lot! 
  7. May your birthday be filled with all the happiness and joy that you can hope for. And if it’s not, I hope it’s at least better than last year when (BOSS NAME) caught you sleeping at your desk…!
  8. Wishing you a birthday that’s as fantastic and wonderful as you are! (Some would say I’m buttering you up for a slice of cake and that is NOT TRUE. Although if you forget my slice, I will be crying all day.) 
  9. On this special day, I wish you all the very best, all the joy you can ever have, and may your dreams become true (I hear AWKWARD CLIENT might be leaving soon!) 
  10. Birthday bumps at 12 in the canteen! Be there or be square! Happy birthday NAME!
  11. It’s a day of cake, parties, and lots of gin. It’s just like a normal day! Have a great one. 
  12. Another year older! You are catching up (older colleague name)! 

Short ways to say happy birthday to a co-worker or colleague

  1. So glad it’s your birthday – let’s celebrate tonight! (I don’t need much of an excuse!) 
  2. Wishing you all the best today! 
  3. Enjoy your special day! 
  4. Happy birthday – now let’s get this day started! 
  5. I hope you have a brilliant birthday and enjoy every minute! 
  6. Have the best day ever! 
  7. Wishing you all the happiness your birthday can bring! 
  8. May your special day be filled with everything that makes you happy! 
  9. Here’s to a fantastic day. The drinks are on me!
  10. Hope you have a great day! 
  11. All the best for today and in the year ahead! 
  12. Have the best day and enjoy a break from all of us!
  13. We hope you love the Collection Pot and can pick something you love. If you need anyone to join you on a shopping trip – I’m the man for the job! 
  14. Have a great day and thank you for being so fantastic this year! 
  15.  The rum punches are on me to celebrate your birthday, NAME!
  16.  Well done on reaching the next level up! Have a great day! 
  17.  Wishing you the very best day and perhaps a little evening celebration too – we can cover for you tomorrow! 
  18. Have a great day, with lots of love from the whole team.

What to give a co-worker or colleague as a birthday present

When it comes to gifts, the bets options are :

But why choose? With Collection Pot you can raise a balance within your team, and create a digital wall with your memories for your teammate. The recipient can use the funds to get something they really want – and no one has to handle the change or gift buying. Try it today!

Elaine Keep

Elaine Keep is an accomplished content writer with over 15 years of experience in the field of marketing and content creation for many leading brands, where she shares her passion for research and helping others through her articles. You can also find her in 'mum mode', walking in the countryside or enjoying the dreamy combo of a new non-fiction book with a tea and chocolate bar to hand.

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