Celebrate Your Brother With These Heartwarming and Funny Birthday Wishes

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When your brother’s birthday is approaching, you’re probably wondering what to do to make him feel special and celebrated. Once you’ve bought and wrapped one of the best gifts for men (or two gifts if he’s a really good brother!), baked a cake, and picked up a pack of low-calorie beers for the party, there is only one task left to complete: writing a card filled with birthday wishes for your brother.

It can be a challenge to express in words how important your brother is to you, because nothing beats a sibling bond—it’s a built-in friendship with someone who’s with you from day one. Plus, who else is going to fully understand your wacky family’s dynamic? From hilarious childhood memories to inspiring moments when he was a role model for you, brothers are special people in our lives who deserve to be celebrated on their birthdays.

If you’re struggling to find the right words to tell your brother how amazing he is, fear not. We’ve compiled a list of all the best birthday wishes to send in a text, write in a caption, or put in a handwritten card. Make these messages even more meaningful by adding any inside jokes, corny dad jokes, or personal memories that will make him smile. No matter what you choose to write, your brother will appreciate the thought and effort you put into the birthday message.

Ahead, find the best funny, heartfelt, and simple birthday wishes for your brother.

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Short & simple birthday wishes for brother

  1. Wishing my amazing brother an amazing birthday!

  2. Cheers to another trip around the sun!

  3. Happy birthday to the best brother anyone could ask for. Cheers!

  4. Having a brother is the best gift. I’m grateful for you every day.

  5. It’s time to party! Happy birthday, bro.

  6. Happy birthday, brother. I love you so much!

  7. Happy birthday to the best brother in the world (and in the entire universe)!

  8. Wishing you the best birthday ever. You deserve it.

  9. I cannot wait to celebrate with you today. Happy birthday!

  10. Happy cake day! Enjoy your day and your slice of cake.

  11. You’re a one-of-a-kind brother. Happy birthday to my favorite family member!

  12. Happy birthday to my built-in best friend.

  13. No one deserves a big slice of cake as much as you do. Happy birthday, brother!

  14. Happy birthday to the guy who always knows how to make me laugh.

  15. In honor of your birthday, let’s eat, drink, and party! Cheers!

  16. This year is going to be one for the books. Happy birthday!

  17. Happy birthday to my lifelong friend. I can’t imagine life without you.

  18. Wishing you a birthday as special as you are.

  19. I love you more than you know. Happy birthday, brother!

  20. I hope all your birthday wishes come true this year. Cheers!

  21. Happy birthday to the brother that made growing up so much fun.

  22. Wishing you a great year.

  23. Happy birthday to the best sibling I could ask for. I love you!

  24. I hope you get the best gifts this year. You deserve it!

  25. Cheers to another year of being the best brother ever. Happy birthday!

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Funny birthday wishes for brother

  1. Don’t worry, I got the fire extinguisher ready if you can’t blow out all the candles on the cake. Happy birthday, big brother!

  2. Today is the one day a year we all pretend you’re the favorite child. Enjoy it!

  3. I believe in birthday wishes because yours obviously came true since you have me as a sibling.

  4. I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to get wiser with age…there’s always next year!

  5. Mom and dad had a test run with me, which is why you turned out as cool as you are. You’re welcome, little bro.

  6. This birthday, don’t worry about getting older. That happened years ago. Happy birthday!

  7. Happy birthday to the man with the best sibling in the world. You’re welcome!

  8. My gift to you this year is my presence. Happy birthday!

  9. Here’s to another 365 days of an all-expense paid trip around the sun. Happy birthday!

  10. When you’re cutting my slice of the cake tonight, remember who lied for you all those times mom and dad asked where you were.

  11. Forever grateful to have you as a brother, because no one else understands how crazy our family is.

  12. Don’t feel old. In my eyes, you’re still my annoying little brother.

  13. Wishing the smartest person I know an amazing day. That’s me, but I hope you have a great birthday nonetheless.

  14. Happy birthday to an amazing brother who I love (I told mom I’d be nice to you today—don’t get used to it).

  15. I love growing old with you, and I love the fact that you have a head start even more. Cheers to another year older!

  16. Another year, another candle. We’re starting to run out of room on the cake, old man!

  17. Thank you for being my brother. If it wasn’t for you, Mom and Dad would make me take out the trash and mow the lawn.

  18. Happy birthday to the second-favorite kid—someone had to break the news!

  19. Happy birthday to the brother who always covered for me when I snuck out at night. I couldn’t have done it without you.

  20. Happy birthday to my former womb mate.

  21. You might be getting older, but don’t forget who the boss is. I still have a few years on you!

  22. Now that you’re a little older, I hope you start acting your age and not your shoe size. Happy birthday!

  23. Next time you question whether I love you, know that I took the blame for Mom’s favorite glass that you broke. You owe me the biggest slice of cake today.

  24. Don’t be sad that you didn’t get the brains in the family. Be sad that you also didn’t get the looks or humor. Anyhoo, happy birthday!

  25. Happy birthday to my favorite brother! Sincerely, your only sibling.

  26. Happy birthday to a person who is hilarious, handsome, and charming. It takes one to know one.

  27. Happy birthday to the guy who thinks he’s God’s gift to this family. That’s me, but you’re definitely a blessing, too!

  28. Today is actually a celebration for mom. She’s the one who did all the work.

  29. Happy birthday to the man who taught me how to open a beer bottle. I’m sure Google would’ve done just as good of a job, but thanks anyway!

  30. Cheers to the guy who knows how to get the whole family laughing. Just to be clear, we’re laughing at you, not with you.

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Heartwarming birthday wishes for brother

  1. Since the day you were born, life has been so much brighter. Thank you for being such an amazing brother.

  2. You are the perfect example of what a loving brother should be. I am so grateful to be your sibling every day.

  3. I cannot express enough how much you mean to me. Happy birthday to the best brother in the world.

  4. No one can compare to my brother. You have a special energy in you that lights up every room you walk into.

  5. Nothing you do could ever stop me from loving you. Come to me with any problems you have, and we’ll figure it out together. Love you, brother!

  6. I am so proud to tell people that you are my brother. No one is rocking it in life as well as you are. Happy birthday!

  7. You have the kindest soul in the entire world. Thank you for always being there for me. Happy birthday!

  8. Since childhood, you’ve had such a bright personality. Keep shining, little bro.

  9. Happy birthday to my favorite person in the world. I’ll always be by your side, brother.

  10. I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in this next year of your life. I’m rooting for you every step of the way.

  11. There’s nothing like the bond between siblings, and for that, I’m forever grateful to have you as a brother. Cheers to the best brother ever!

  12. You’ve been my best friend since day one and will be until the very last. Happy birthday!

  13. Wishing you an amazing birthday and an amazing year. You deserve the best year ever—because you are the best brother ever!

  14. As kids, I always wanted to grow up to be just like you. The older we get, that still rings true. Thank you for being a great role model.

  15. Even if we weren’t siblings, I’d still be your best friend. You’re the kindest, smartest, funniest guy I know. Happy birthday!

  16. You always know how to boost my mood and make me smile. I love you the most, and I’m wishing you an amazing birthday!

  17. I hope you know how grateful I am to have you in my life. Cheers to the best brother on the planet.

  18. Your sense of humor would give SNL cast members a run for their money. Happy birthday to the funniest guy I know.

  19. All my happiest memories from childhood are because of you. Thank you for being such an amazing brother since the beginning.

  20. When you blow out the candles this year, I hope all your wishes come true. I love you!

  21. Whenever I’m feeling down, I know I can go to you for support and encouragement. Thank you for always being there for me, brother.

  22. You’re the most amazing person I know. Never change, and thank you for being you. Happy birthday!

  23. I don’t know how I would’ve made it this far without you. You helped me through childhood, school, and everything since then. I just hope I can somehow return the favor as we age!

  24. I wouldn’t trade having you as a brother for anything in the world. You’re the best sibling anyone could ask for.

  25. Happy birthday to the guy who always protected me, even though I’m the older sibling. Cheers, little brother!

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Birthday blessings for brother

  1. Friends come and go, but siblings are forever. I’m so blessed to have you as my brother.

  2. When God made us siblings, it was the best thing that could ever happen to me. I love you, brother.

  3. I pray that God will continue to shower you with love throughout this next year of your life.

  4. Every day I thank the Lord for blessing me with such a special brother. I love you!

  5. When the universe gifted me with you as a brother, I was so excited. Every year is a reminder of how lucky I am to have you in my life.

  6. When I think about the best people in my life, you are always at the top of the list. Happy birthday to an amazing person.

  7. Having you as a built-in best friend is the biggest blessing of my life. Happy birthday, brother!

  8. Continue being the amazing and kind person that you are, and you will watch your blessings grow for years to come.

  9. May God bless you with all your heart’s desires. Happy birthday!

  10. God sent an angel to this family when you were born. Thank you for being such an amazing brother.

  11. Our unbreakable bond is the best gift from the universe. I’m forever grateful to have you as a brother.

  12. I pray that you get everything you want in this next year of your life and beyond. Happy birthday, brother!

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Quotes for birthday wishes for brother

  1. “Mostly, what I have learned so far about aging, despite the creakiness of one’s bones and cragginess of one’s once-silken skin, is this: Do it. By all means, do it.” –Maya Angelou

  2. “There is no love like the love for a brother. There is no love like the love from a brother.” –Astrid Alauda

  3. “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” –John Lennon

  4. “With each birthday, you get to decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hours.” –Oprah Winfrey

  5. “A brother is a friend given by nature.” –Ernest Legouvé

  6. “Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.” –Robert Rivers

  7. “My belief is that it’s a privilege to get older—not everybody gets to get older.” –Cameron Diaz

  8. “Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” –Nicky Gumbel

  9. “Brother and sister, together as friends, ready to face whatever life sends. Joy and laughter or tears and strife, holding hands tightly as we dance through life.” –Suzie Huitt

  10. “Once a brother, always a brother, no matter the distance, no matter the difference and no matter the issue.” –Byron Pulsifer

  11. “Young brothers will often be each other’s best friends. They will laugh together, get into trouble together, and create memories that will last a lifetime.” –David Leads

  12. “Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” –Marc Brown

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Birthday wishes for a brother-in-law

  1. Happy birthday to my favorite honorary relative.

  2. Happy birthday to the person who can relate to all my complaints about my sibling! Thank you!

  3. Cheers to the person who voluntarily chose to join this wacky family. Happy birthday!

  4. Family goes beyond blood. I’m so grateful for our bond!

  5. I know we haven’t known each other our entire lives, but it really feels like we have. Happy birthday, brother-in-law!

  6. Wishing you the best birthday ever. Thank you for being the brother I’ve always wanted!

  7. I know you’re a real one because no one understands how frustrating my sibling is as much as I do! Cheers to that!

  8. I hope you know how grateful I am that you married into this family. It’s always a joy hanging out with you at family gatherings!

  9. Cheers to another year older! You are the best addition to this family, and I’m wishing you the best birthday ever.

  10. Happy birthday to the guy who deserves a pair of earmuffs—trust me, I know how loud our family can be at holidays!

  11. Thank you for being such an amazing addition to our family. We are all forever grateful for you. Happy birthday!

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