40th Birthday Card Messages: What To Write

That special someone turns 40 soon, so don’t forget that what you put in their card is just as important as the 40th birthday card itself! Take this time to share how much you appreciate them and care about them, or see how cheeky you can be because aging jokes are always funny, right? If you’re struggling to come up with the perfect 40^th birthday message, take a look at these messages we’ve come up with to give you inspiration…

Sentimental 40^th Messages

Share a special, loving message with the birthday someone because they deserve it.

• Happy 40^th birthday! Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world.
• I hope your birthday is as special as you are, happy 40^th!
• You’ve been amazing for the last 40 years so thank you for just being you! Happy birthday.
• As you turn 40, know you’re valued and loved by us all. We wish you the best 40^th birthday and a fabulous start to a new decade.
• You’ve achieved so much in 40 years, now the best is yet to come. Keep being fantastic, happy 40^th birthday!
• You are incredible and I’m so lucky to have you in my life. Happy 40^th birthday, you deserve a wonderful day.

Funny 40^th Messages

Why not lighten the mood by making a little joke out of the lucky recipient (age jokes are always allowed) …

• Happy 40^th! Let’s say for your sake, things only get better with age!
• Don’t lose hope just yet because you’re not officially middle aged. Happy 40^th
• You may not be over the hill yet, but you have a great view! Happy 40^th birthday.
• Don’t be sad you’re getting older, if you let aging get you down then you’ll never get back up again! Happy birthday, 40-year-old!
• Remember now you’re 40, you’re just 20 but with double the experience and double the wrinkles.
• Congrats on your very old age, happy 40^th birthday.