200+ Happy 40th Birthday Quotes, Wishes & Blessings In 2026

The 40th birthday is not just another birthday to celebrate! It is an achievement. Did you hear that 40 is sometimes referred to as the new 30 as people in their forties are now recording more satisfaction in their lives than ever before? It is entirely possible that you need to be able to find the right 40th birthday quotes in order to write that perfect message in a birthday card, a roast that is hilarious and one that is heartfelt to a loved one.

I have gathered more than 200 of the best wishes of a happy 40th birthday, some funny half-line jokes that will make them laugh their eyes are full and some meaningful wishes that will mark the album of the beauty of this new life. The big 4-0 is more than just a happy birthday, it needs to be put in words! We are going to explore this gem of birthday ideas that will make you celebrate the birthday in style.

Funny 40th Birthday Quotes

• “Welcome to 40! When you feel the need to act like you’re 20, just remember that your knees will remind you that you’re not.”
• “At 40, you finally get your head together, but your body starts falling apart.”
• “You’re not 40. You’re 18 with 22 years of experience.”
• “Turning 40 is like a software update. You keep getting reminders, but you never quite feel like you’re ready.”
• “40 isn’t old, if you’re a tree.”
• “Congratulations on turning 40! It’s time to start lying about your age, because we all know you’re still 30 at heart.”
• “You’re 40 now, which means your back goes out more than you do.”
• “You’re 40? No worries, that’s just 18 with 22 years of experience.”
• “Happy 40th! The best part is you don’t have to worry about being too old to act young. The worst part is you don’t have the energy to!”
• “Remember, 40 is the new 30. But if you start forgetting things, 40 is also the new 80.”
• “Turning 40 is like a mid-life crisis but with more grey hair and less budget for a sports car.”
• “You know you’re 40 when your candles cost more than your cake.”
• “Turning 40 means you’re now officially old enough to know better, but still young enough to do it anyway.”
• “Don’t worry about turning 40. You’re still younger than you’ll be next year.”
• “Happy 40th birthday! You’re now old enough to get away with embarrassing your kids.”
• “At 40, you’re like a classic car. You may not go as fast, but you’re still worth a lot!”
• “Welcome to 40! The good news is, your eyes still work well. The bad news is, you need reading glasses to see how old you are.”
• “At 40, you start making that awkward grunt noise every time you bend down.”
• “Turning 40 is like a reset button. You’re starting a new decade with more wisdom and slightly more gray hair.”
• “You’re not old at 40; you’re just well-seasoned.”
• “Happy 40th! At this age, ‘getting lucky’ means finding your glasses on the first try.”
• “40 is the new 30, but with more gray hair and fewer nights out.”
• “Congratulations! You’ve reached the age where you can remember when things were simpler. And more exciting. And less expensive.”
• “At 40, you finally realize that ‘good times’ now means taking a nap.”
• “Turning 40 means you’ve got 20 years of being fabulous and 20 years of being wise. Or just tired.”
• “Happy 40th! Your body may be falling apart, but your sense of humor is still intact.”
• “You’re 40 now! Time to start pretending you know what you’re doing.”
• “At 40, you can enjoy the wisdom of age without the responsibility of being ‘grown up.’”
• “Welcome to 40! It’s the perfect age to start ignoring all those ‘adult’ responsibilities.”
• “Turning 40 means you’ve officially achieved ‘classic’ status. No extra charge for wisdom!”

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More Funny 40th Birthday Quotes

• “Happy 40th! Remember, you’re not old; you’re just more experienced in the art of napping.”
• “Turning 40 means you’re old enough to know better, but still young enough to do it anyway.”
• “Congrats on hitting 40! Your body might be falling apart, but your spirit is as lively as ever.”
• “At 40, you’ve mastered the art of balancing being responsible and acting like a teenager.”
• “You’re 40 now. It’s time to embrace the fact that ‘early to bed’ is now part of your routine.”
• “Happy 40th! It’s like being 30, but with more bills and fewer wild parties.”
• “Turning 40 means you can finally enjoy the perks of being old without feeling too old.”
• “You’re officially 40! Time to start using ‘back in my day’ more frequently.”
• “Happy 40th birthday! Don’t worry, you’re not old just ‘vintage.’”
• “40 is when you start noticing that your hairline is doing a little retreat, and your waistline is doing a little advance.”
• “Turning 40 means you’ve officially entered the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ phase of life. As in, don’t ask how old you are, and don’t tell anyone else how old you are.”
• “Happy 40th! At this age, you’ve earned the right to tell the kids how much better things were back in your day. And you’ve earned the right to forget what you were talking about halfway through.”
• “40 is the age when you realize that the only thing ‘off the hook’ is your back.”
• “Turning 40 means you’re old enough to have a midlife crisis, but young enough to still enjoy a good meme.”
• “Congratulations on reaching 40! The good news: You’ve survived four decades. The bad news: You might need a nap after the celebration.”
• “At 40, your warranty is officially up, but don’t worry your sense of humor is still under warranty!”
• “Turning 40 is a bit like being a vintage wine. It’s all about how you age, and let’s be honest, sometimes it’s more about the cork popping off than the taste.”
• “You’re 40 now. Time to start using phrases like ‘back in my day’ and ‘kids these days’ without any irony.”
• “Happy 40th! Remember, you’re only as old as you feel—unless you’re talking about your joints. Then, you’re pretty much as old as you are.”
• “Turning 40 means you’re now an expert in the fine art of complaining about how young people just don’t understand.”

Birthday Wishes For Your Husband Or Wife

• Older than yesterday but younger than tomorrow. Congratulations, better half, on your 40th!
• Happy birthday to the only person I want to grow old together with — and now, we’re finally one step closer.
• You have been the best 30-year-old I knew, and you’ll be the best 40-year-old I will ever know. Welcome to your forties, darling. Happy birthday.
• The love and warmth I get from you are more than the world’s wealth. Forty looks fourteen on you. Happy birthday!
• You have always been a good-looking guy. Now you are an even better-looking older guy. Here’s to 40 more years of melting my heart with your charm!
• A young, loving, and caring man/woman is what I see in you every day. Happy 40th my love!
• Happy 40th, darling. Don’t forget to take out the garbage.
• Happy birthday! You’re now officially my favorite 40-year-old alive!
• Happy 40th birthday my dear! I can’t wait to celebrate all day long with your favorite ice cream cake and movie.
• To my partner in crime, happy 40th birthday. I can’t wait to see what shenanigans we get up to next!
• My love, happy 40th birthday. You’ve made every year we’ve known each other better than the last and for that I’m grateful.
• I’m so lucky to have you by my side in this life. Happy 40th birthday and here’s to 40 more.
• Cheers to 40 years to the love of my life — the person I can turn to when I need a laugh or shoulder to lean on.

40th Birthday Sayings

• Waking up on your 40th isn’t just about getting another year older, it’s about accepting your true self, embracing your flaws, and finally living for yourself. Happy Birthday! May you keep glowing brighter each year.
• Waking up on our 40th is not just about getting another year older but also about accepting your true self and embracing your flaws and starting to live for yourself. Happy Birthday, may you keep glowing!
• On your birthday this year, I hope you start being a bit more forgiving towards yourself and see how far you have come and everything you have achieved so far. You deserve to be cherished, my friend!
• 40 is the age where you realize that the things that stressed you out in your 20s are things you laugh at now. Nothing matters anymore than the people you hold close, the memories, and your sanity. Keep thriving!
• You spent your 20s and 30s working hard for everything you have now, now, as you step into your 40s, I pray you enjoy every fruit of success and slow down a bit. Be kind to yourself. Many happy returns of the day.
• Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.
• At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At 40, we don’t care what they think of us.
• The lovely thing about being forty is that you can appreciate twenty-five-year-old men.
• 40s doesn’t mean you have to stop doing everything you wanted to do since a child. In fact, it means you get to enjoy doing them even more. Never let your inner child disappear! Happy 40th!
• 40th doesn’t mean you are putting an end to an era, but it marks the onset of a new and better one shaped with brilliance, confidence, and beauty. Congratulations and Many happy returns of the day!
• 40 does not mean you are running out of time, it just means you have more experiences and skills to offer. So, never stop running behind your dreams. Happy Birthday
• Congratulations on leveling up to 40 years of life! This is the game you just not play but you design it, you own it and you defeat all the demons!

Make Her Laugh

• “You’re just as good looking as two 20-year-olds.” 
• “I hate to call you the F word, but… you’re forty! Happy Birthday!”
• “Welcome to 40, an age when you’re still young at heart, but other body parts are starting to falter.”
• “With age comes wisdom…and wrinkles.” 
• “You can tell you’re getting old when authority figures all start to look 12-years-old to you.” ―Stewart Stafford
• “They say 40 is the new 30. However, it should be noted that they often lie.”
• “Best wishes on your 40th birthday. I’m so proud to have you as a friend… even if you are old.”
• “The older you get, the older I feel. So please stop getting older.”
• “There were a lot of famous people born on your birthday. Too bad you’re not one of them.”
• “No one holds a candle to you, especially on your birthday. You already have enough candles on your cake as it is.”
• “At least you’re not as old as you will be next year.”
• “Congratulations to your 21 years (with 19 years of experience). Happy 40th Birthday!”
• “If your candles cost more than your cake, then definitely you are getting older.”
• “You know you are forty when you stop using Facebook to socialize and start using it to spy on your kids.”
• “You are definitely forty if you notice that all your sentences start from ‘When I was younger…’.”
• “Happy 39th birthday for the second year in a row.”
• “Middle school is for being like everyone else; middle age is for being like yourself.” — Victoria Moran
• “The first 40 years of childhood are always the hardest.”
• “You’re 14,600 days old, but who’s counting?”
• “You don’t look a day over 29!”
• “May your makeup conceal your wrinkles, and may your hair dye not fade.”
•  “40 is when your body gives your brain a list of things it’s not going to do anymore.”
• “Just be grateful you’re not forty in dog years.” 
• “It’s great to have a friend to grow old with… glad you’re first.”
• “No matter how hard it is to get out of bed, let 40 be the year you conquer it all.”

40th Birthday Quotes

• “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” ― Jackie Joyner-Kersee
• “Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.” — Ausonius
• “Life begins at 40.”— Walter Pitkin
• “The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary on it” — Arthur Schopenhauer
• “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” — Madeleine L’Engle
• “You don’t get older, you get better.” — Shirley Bassey
• “To me, old age is always ten years older than I am.” — Bernard Baruch
• “The way I see it, you should live every day like it’s your birthday.” — Paris Hilton
• “Youth has no age.” — Pablo Picasso
• “Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” — Satchel Paige
• “At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment.” — Benjamin Franklin
• “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” — Lucille Ball
• “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” — Plautus
• “Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.” — Aretha Franklin
• “We turn not older with years but newer every day.” — Emily Dickinson
• “At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” —Ann Landers
• “Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.” — Victor Hugo
• “What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy.” — Voltaire
• “The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary.” — Arthur Schopenhauer
• “The best part about being over forty is we did most of our stupid stuff before the internet.”— Unknown

Meaningful 40th Birthday Messages

• Wishing you the happiest of birthdays – I can’t wait to see what you do with the next 40 years, because if the last 40 have shown us anything, they’re going to be amazing.
• Happy birthday and wishing you all the best on your 40th birthday. That’s a great milestone for a truly great human!
• Happy 40th birthday – I’m so grateful to have your experience and kindness in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day.
• Here’s to turning 40, and to many more brilliant years to come. I hope every day is as happy and joyous as this one.
• 40 is the perfect age – you’re old enough to recognise your mistakes, but still young enough to go out there and make some more. Happy birthday!
• Congratulations on four whole decades of being totally awesome.
• 40 years of experience, good times, happy memories, and wonderful friends. You’ve got so much to show for your time here on earth as you turn 40, and you’ve still got a lot more in store. Happy birthday, and many happy returns.
• In life, milestones aren’t supposed to be counted – they’re supposed to be celebrated, so that’s what we’ll be doing. Happy 40th birthday!

Birthday Wishes For A Friend

• Well, would you look at that you’ve managed to hit another milestone birthday. Happy 40th buddy!
• Dear friend, 40 years of life sure is something to celebrate! Thinking of you on this milestone birthday.
• Congrats on the big 4-0! Wishing you the best years ahead and a wonderful celebration.
• Cheers to 40 years! I hope your special day is filled with fine wine, a sweet birthday cake, and top-notch friends.
• The candles on your cake remind me of the encouraging light you shine on all those around you. Happy birthday!
• Sending love to my favorite person on your special day. Here’s to another great year!
• Happy 40th birthday to my ride-or-die. Can’t wait to celebrate you on your big day.
• Who knew that two decades later our friendship would have turned into what it is today. Happy birthday friend, I’m grateful to know you.
• Happy birthday to my best friend! You’ve been there for me through thick and thin and I am so glad you’re in my life.
• Life is better with you by my side although I may not always approve of your car song choices. Happy 40th birthday!

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40th Birthday Quotes For A Woman

• Wow… 40. I swear it feels like yesterday we were laughing about how old 30 sounded. Now here you are, still looking great and somehow even funnier than ever. Hope this year is full of cake, good wine, and stories we’ll laugh about when we’re 80.
• You are not only aging gracefully but fiercely as well. You are bold and beautiful and you are the woman the world needs! Happy birthday, gorgeous.
• Forty isn’t scary, it’s actually kind of perfect. Old worries shrink, friendships mean even more, and you finally know yourself inside out. Wishing you a birthday that’s loud, messy, joyful, and totally you.
• You’ve spent four decades collecting people who love you (me included), lessons worth keeping, and way too many hilarious memories. Now it’s time to start cashing all that in for joy. Happy 40th, my friend, you’ve earned every smile today.
• They say life starts at 40… which feels a little cheesy, but honestly I think it’s true. You’re walking into this decade with more confidence, more strength, and more sparkle than ever. The best stuff? Still coming.
• Oh my god! You are 40! You have survived everything from dial-up internet, to quirky fashion trends, to terrible haircuts to historic events- you are a gem! Happy birthday
• Some birthdays just come and go, but 40 feels different. It feels like a crown you’ve earned, through laughter, resilience, and just straight-up living boldly. So wear it, own it, and celebrate like crazy.
• Four decades of laughter, tears, wins, lessons, and memories. You’ve built something beautiful already, and I can’t wait to see what the next chapter looks like. Happy 40th, let it be loud, joyful, and unforgettable.
• The magic of 40? You care less about what doesn’t matter and way more about what does. You walk into rooms with confidence. You laugh louder. You live freer. Wishing you a birthday that kicks off your most fun decade yet.
• Some women get older. You? You just get bolder. That’s the difference. Happy 40th, may it bring new adventures, deeper love, and maybe a little harmless mischief to keep things interesting.
• Forty is not a number, it’s a vibe. And honestly? You wear it better than anyone I know. Here’s to a birthday that’s fun, full of love, and hopefully involves too much cake.
• Happy 40th to someone who’s managed to pick up wisdom without losing her sparkle. You inspire me with your strength and your humor, and I’m so lucky to know you. The next decade? It’s gonna shine even brighter.
• You are stepping into your fabulous 40s so don’t freak out over your fine lines and wrinkles- those are lines that proves how much you have laughed and lived and honestly your life is far from a tragedy- it’s an entire comedy series with 100 seasons! So, happy birthday!

Sweet 40th Birthday Messages For Her

• Wishing you the happiest of birthdays – welcome to your fabulous 40s!
• Happy 40th birthday to a lady who is beautiful in every way, inside and out.
• Forty? You don’t look a day over fabulous.
• Pop that prosecco, you’re 40! Happy birthday!
• 40 looks good on you – wishing you many happy returns and a fab year ahead.
• Hey, pretty lady! Remember, you’re not 40 – you’re 22 with 18 years of experience.

Fun 40th birthday wishes For Him

• Remember, life begins at 40, so you’ve plenty of mistakes still left to make.
• Only 40? That’s still young enough to hit the pub on a Friday night! (Within reason, of course).
• 40 years old. The age at which fixing classic cars and taking up woodworking become acceptable hobbies.
• Happy 40th! With 4 decades of well-earned experience under your belt, the next 4 are going to be a breeze.
• Congratulations on turning 40! Only 10 more years until you can officially have your mid-life crisis.
• I hear you’ve just turned 40. Buckle up for some wildly tame celebrations and a 10pm bedtime.

40th Birthday Wishes To Share With Loved Ones

• We’ve celebrated so many of life’s milestones together. From graduating preschool to getting married and having kids, we’ve been right by each other’s sides. I’m so happy to celebrate another big moment with you. Wishing you the most wonderful day for your 40th birthday.
• Oh lordy, you’re forty! It’s a good thing you know how to live life to the fullest. (Otherwise, we’d all be bored.) Here’s to another year of shenanigans, fun, and living vicariously through you!
• Dear friend, 40 years of life sure is something to celebrate! Thinking of you on this milestone birthday. You’re an amazing person and I wish only wonderful things for you.
• Happy birthday! Reaching middle age means you have 40 years of experience. What’s your secret to success?
• You’re more fun than two 20-year-olds — and a heck of a lot smarter! I hope this next year is full of awesomeness and is as wonderful as you are.
• Maturing doesn’t have to be boring, and you certainly aren’t. Thanks for filling my life with 40 years of fun. I hope you have a blast celebrating your big day.
• Wishing you a very happy 40th birthday. I hope you’re surrounded by good friends, wonderful family members, and terrific colleagues. 
• They say life begins at 40, but I think you’ve been living it up since you were born. Can’t wait to see how 40 and fabulous looks on you. Cheers to your special day and can’t wait to celebrate on our international adventure later this month!
• As you enter this new decade, just know you are aged to perfection. In fact, you’re the coolest 40-year-old I know. Can’t wait to celebrate!
• Cheers to 40 years! I hope your special day is filled with fine wine, a sweet birthday cake, and top-notch friends.
• Congrats on the big 4-0! Wishing you the best years ahead and a wonderful celebration.
• I can’t believe you’re 40! Sending you happy birthday wishes for this new chapter in your life.
• Wishing the best birthday celebration for the most wonderful person I know. I hope today and every day in the year ahead is as special as you are.

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Conclusion

A 40th birthday is an occasion that is filled with celebrating four great decades of living, loving, laughing and learning. The right words can make this milestone one they will never forget, whether you have selected a humorous quote that will get them snort-laughing, an emotional quote that will have them weeping over it, or a thought-provoking blessing that will touch their heart.

Always keep in mind that the best 40th birthday sayings are those that are said with your heart and are based on your true relationship with the star of the day. Do not be shy to use humor and heart, or to make these messages more vibrant with your own recollection and in-group jokes! The big 4-0 is not about growing old anymore it is about growing better, bold and fabulous every year.