61 Best Thank You Messages for Birthday Gifts

It’s understandable to be a little tongue-tired after opening your birthday gifts. What do you say after receiving the gift you have always wished for? A simple “thank you” just won’t do. But after all the birthdays I’ve celebrated, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are what can only be described as the best thank you messages for birthday gifts! And thanks to all your options, being tongue-tired is a thing of the past. Now the words will be rolling off your tongue, well pen, or maybe even your keyboard, regardless of how you choose to send your message, the point is, it will be great!  

Classic Thank You Messages for Birthday Gifts

Much like short and sweet birthday toasts, classic thank you messages are perfect. This way, you get straight to the point, and you don’t have to wreck your brain about what to say. 

1. Each year, you find a new way to surprise me with the most wonderful birthday gift! 
2. Just a note to say how thankful I am to have you and my birthday gifts. 
3. Dear loved ones, I am truly grateful for all the amazing birthday presents! You spoiled me!
4. This is a birthday gift I will never forget!
5. Your birthday present has brought me so much joy!
6. Thank you for your generosity and for giving me the most fantastic gift in the world. 
7. Not only were your wishes amazing, but your gift was simply the best. I truly appreciated it! 
8. Thank you for blessing my birthday with such a thoughtful gift.  
9. You always know just what to get me for my birthday! The gift was pure perfection! 
10. No one does birthday gifts quite like you. Thank you, friend!

Funny Thank You Messages for Birthday Gifts

Thank you messages don’t have to be formal. You can still get your feelings across with something a bit on the funnier side. Similar to using sarcastic birthday wishes. They get a laugh and do what needs to be done. 

11. I really don’t know why I bother saying thank you when you always enjoy my birthday gifts too! 
12. Dear family, thank you to those who took the time to surprise me with birthday presents. And to those who didn’t, you have till the end of the week! 
13. Big thank you to the only other person who gets that bigger birthday gifts are best! 
14. I’ll look past the fact that you ate all the cake at the birthday party because this gift is simply out of this world!
15. Just thinking back to when you would cry for my birthday gifts, and look, now you’re buying them for me. Ah life’s good when little siblings grow up! 
16. You always get me the cutest birthday gift. Just a reminder: next year, we can go a little bigger. Just kidding!
17. Nice birthday gift, so how much do I owe you for it? 
18. Now look at you, understanding that no gifts means ten times more gifts! So blessed to have besties like you! 
19. Your dance moves might have been on fire at the party, but this birthday gift is the bomb!
20. Owww I love it when you spoil me for my birthday! My bestie got money!!!

Sentimental Thank You Messages for Birthday Gifts

Sentimental thank you messages are perfect for those near and dear to you. After all, you should share more of your feelings with the people who get you the best birthday gifts. 

21. As I write this with tears in my eyes, I just wanted you to know how truly grateful I am for your birthday gift. It is one of the most meaningful gifts I have ever received. 
22. Words seem to fail me as I try to express my gratitude to God for surrounding me with people like you. Your birthday wish and lovely gift mean so much to me. 
23. Each year, you go out of your way to make my day extra special by showering me with gifts and warm wishes. Thank you for all you do for me! 
24. Your birthday gift reminded me of just how loved and cherished I really am. This is something I will carry with me for all my days. 
25. Celebrating my birthday with you has become our tradition, and it has now become my favorite thing. Ps. I love my birthday gift! 
26. I simply can’t stop staring at this spectacular gift. You truly know how to make me feel special, especially on my birthday! 
27. Thank you so much for creating new memories with my birthday party and for the thoughtful birthday gift. 
28. You always amaze me with the most thoughtful and generous gift to wish me a happy birthday. 
29. I hope you know just how much I appreciate you and not only because of the birthday gift, but because you go out of your way to get me the perfect gift. 

Thank You to a Friend

No matter how near or far, a friend will always go the extra mile to get you something you will love. Simply say thank you with a message specific for besties. And if your best friend just so happens to be far, here are a few birthday gift ideas to send in the mail to return the favor. 

30. Hey bestie, thanks for the awesome birthday gift. Totally love it! 
31. Now this is why you are my best and only friend. You always get me the best presents.
32. You already know that you always get me the best things for my birthday, but I just want to say thank you!
33. I will never forget every sweet birthday message you wrote to me and every gift you gave me. You are my forever best friend.  
34. A little note to my dear friend saying just how grateful I am for the birthday spoils. 
35. Just wanted to write you a short thank you for gifting me something so special. It makes me have the happiest birthday. 
36. You made my birthday even better with the perfect handwritten note and gift!
37. Not everyone can give a gift that can be appreciated for the rest of life. But you can, and for that, I thank you. 

Thank You to a Parent

If you think of it, your folks should be getting the best gifts, but let’s not go down that rabbit hole. Instead, take a look at all the ways you can tell them “thank you” for all those birthday gifts. 

38. To the people who have made this special day possible, thank you for being the best parents and always spoiling me with such generosity. 
39. Dear Mom and Dad, I am so grateful to have you as parents and for the meaningful gift you have surprised me with. 
40. Thank you for getting me such a wonderful gift. You guys are the coolest parents ever! 
41. There truly aren’t better parents than you guys. After giving me the best birthday party, you take things even further with the most lovely gift. 
42. Mom and Dad, this day wouldn’t be possible without you, and I will forever be grateful for that. I can’t wait to spoil you on your special days. 
43. I am so lucky to have parents like you in my life. Thank you for my awesome gift. 
44. This breathtaking birthday gift will always remind me of how much you love and care for me. 
45. Thank you for telling me how much you love me with your words and your sweet birthday gift too!

Thank You to Your Partner

You must admit that a partner gift just feels a million times more special than anyone else. These thank you messages are perfect to show them how grateful you are for your amazing birthday gifts. 

46. Thank you so much for making me feel like the most beautiful and special wife with the best birthday gifts. 
47. Dear husband, thank you for always knowing just what to get me for my birthday. I love you. 
48. To the most amazing partner in the world, your lovely gift made my day even more special. 
49. Firstly, thank you for always making my birthday so much fun, and secondly, thank you for always finding new ways to spoil me. 
50. Just writing to tell you that you are my favorite human who always makes my heart glow. Thank you for the nice birthday gift! 
51. My love, you always know just what to get me to make my birthday even more special. 
52. Thanks to your love, you make every day feel like my birthday. I love you. 
53. There is no one I would rather spend my birthday with than you. Thank you for the amazing gift. 

Thank You on Behalf of a Child

You may have a child who isn’t quite old enough to write their own thank you cards for their birthday gifts. But don’t worry; you can use any of these thank you messages on behalf of your child. 

54. You have made our child’s birthday so awesome with your wonderful gift. Thank you. 
55. We can’t thank you enough for taking the time to get our little one something so perfect. Thanks a million. 
56. We are so grateful for your thoughtful and generous gift. Our little one can’t get enough of it. 
57. Thank you so much for coming out and spending the day showering our angel with the best gifts. You made her day extra special. 
58. Your gifts have filled my child with so much life and love. I truly appreciate it. 
59. The presents you gifted our child have made them so happy. I couldn’t tell you how much that means to us
60. Just sending you many thanks for thinking of our child on their birthday with such a fantastic gift. 
61. We can all agree that your gift was by far the best! 

Conclusion 

Didn’t I say you’d find every possible way to write a thank you message for birthday gifts? Now, you won’t feel bad or like you don’t know what to say. After all, we just sorted everyone out. But do you know that you can also send thank you messages for birthday wishes? That’s right, you have to remember that not everyone can get you a gift, but birthday wishes are just as special and sometimes even better. So take the time to show everyone your appreciation with a thank you note.