25 Fun Things To Do On Your Birthday

Here are 25 fun birthday ideas that will make you feel on top of the world on your special day.

Okay, so my birthday is coming up this month, and anyone who reads my blogs regularly would know that I love birthdays so so much.

There’s something so wholesome about waking up to a new age, a new year of life, and my favorite, lots of cake!

It’s that one day in the year where you can let yourself be extra, eat dessert before lunch, and do whatever your heart wants without any guilt.

This year, I am putting together a list of all the fun, cozy, exciting, and wholesome things one could do on their birthday.

Not just for me, but for anyone out there who’s got their big day coming up and wants to make it special in a way that actually feels good.

Some of these are ideas I’ve already done on my past birthdays, some are on my own wishlist, and some are ideas I’ve seen others do and thought, “Hmm, I need to try that one day.”

Whether you’re someone who loves to go all out or you just want a quiet day of self-love, I know you’ll find some awesome ideas for your birthday in here.

Let’s get into it, birthday star.

25 Things To Do On Your Birthday

1. Cut a cake at midnight

The most classic tradition, and for good reason. There’s something so soft and sweet about blowing out candles when the clock strikes twelve.

You feel like you’re stepping into a new chapter while everyone you love is around you (or texting you frantically if they’re not).

Play your favorite playlist in the background, wear something cute, and take a few pics you’ll thank yourself for later.

2. Go on a brunch with your best friend

If you’re a brunch girly like me, this is non-negotiable.

Sharing a late morning meal with your bestie is a top-tier way to kick off your birthday.

You can get pancakes, avocado toast, or a giant plate of fries! You get to make your own meal rules today, so order whatever you wanna.

Iced coffee and sunshine will make it better, though, just saying.

3. Wear your best outfit

Today’s not the day to keep your favorite dress hanging in the closet. Take it out, put it on, do your hair, and wear your favorite perfume.

Make yourself look like a dream, even if you’re just going to your kitchen to eat cake.

4. Buy yourself flowers

Don’t wait around for someone else to get them for you.

Walk into that florist shop, pick the prettiest bunch you see, and bring it home like the main character of your story that you are.

5. Create a birthday journal entry

Whether journaling is your thing or not, you want to get in touch with your inner self on your birthday, trust me.

Create a cute birthday journal entry in which you empower yourself.

Write down your thoughts, your favorite memories from the past year, lessons you learned, and pen down some affirmations to celebrate your fabulous existence.

6. Take a day trip out of the town

Escape the routine, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Drive to a nearby town, check out a cute café, explore a nature trail, or just wander aimlessly.

There’s something really freeing about doing something a little unplanned and spontaneous on your birthday.

7. Throw a cozy party at home

Dim the lights, light some candles, get cozy throws, order some snacks, and invite your people over for a relaxed evening.

Big parties are fun, but nothing beats warm and familiar company.

Keep it chill and intimate by playing games, talking about life, and watching a movie.

You’ll also love: 15 Cozy Life Tips That Will Make You Feel Like A Cute Character

8. Launch a YouTube channel or a blog

If launching a YouTube channel or a blog has been on your heart for a while, do it.

There’s no better day to step into something new than your birthday.

Even if it’s just one post or a short video intro, getting started is what counts.

9. Go out for dinner with your close people

Pick your favorite restaurant or try someplace new that you’ve been eyeing for weeks.

Dress up, laugh a lot, eat a lot, and order your favorite dessert.

Don’t even glance at the price on the menu today. This is your day to splurge and make the most of the night.

10. Go on a scenic night drive

Roll down the windows, play your favorite playlist, and just drive.

Night air, quiet roads, and the soft buzz of birthday energy? I say yes to all of that, and so can you!

11. Get a tattoo

If you’ve been thinking about it for a while, what better day to mark something meaningful onto your skin than your birthday?

If you’re sure about getting something meaningful on your skin, then pop into a tattoo parlour in your town and get it done.

You’ll make this birthday memorable by doing this for sure.

12. Buy yourself a present

Get the thing you’ve been eyeing all year long.

Expensive, a fun gadget, pretty notebooks — whatever it is that you want the most, order it or grab it from the store.

If you’re in the mood to be extra (which you should), wrap it up and write a note to yourself!

13. Do a home workout in the morning

This will help you start your birthday with intention and make you feel really strong.

Even a 20-minute stretch or a dance workout would be enough to set a great tone for the rest of your day and get you in a powerful zone.

14. Spend some quiet time with yourself

Before your day gets busy, sit with a cup of tea or coffee, look out the window, and just be.

Reflect, breathe, soak in the moment, and feel yourself in the moment.

These 50 me-time ideas might help you decide how to best spend your quiet hour.

15. Go on a short hike

For me, it’s important to spend some time in nature on my special day.

There’s something about being surrounded by trees, fresh air, and open sky that feels grounding and healing.

If there’s a trail near you, go explore it. Even a walk in your local park counts.

16. Do something you’ve never done before

Try that pottery class. Eat a cuisine you’ve never had. Go to a concert alone.

Anything new adds a little sparkle to your day and becomes a memory you’ll always associate with that birthday.

17. Have a fun day at the water park

This tip is for all the summer babies out there.

If being out in water is your thing, then you can head to a water park in your town with friends.

My birthday comes in April, and it’s the month when all the water parks reopen. I spent my last birthday at a water park with my cousins and had so much fun.

18. Bake your favorite cake at home

I am not a fan of popping into the kitchen, but nobody can stop me from baking a cake for my birthday.

Do this a day before so that you can cut a home-baked cake at midnight.

But just to be on the safe side, order a cake from the bakery too.

There’s always a chance of the cake not coming out well, which happens with me more times than I’d like to admit.

The fun is in the process anyway, so it’s okie!

19. Watch a movie at an outdoor cinema

Check if there’s an outdoor cinema in your city, and head out with friends. It’s such a vibe wholesome vibe!

Blankets, popcorn, and stars overhead will make it feel like a scene from a feel-good movie.

20. Binge-watch your favorite show

If you are in no mood to be a social birdie on your birthday, it’s completely okay.

It is your day, so you get to decide how you wanna spend it, and if that includes staying glued to Netflix all day, then so be it.

Cancel all plans, snuggle into your fav blankie, and eat birthday snacks while watching episode after episode of your comfort show like there’s no tomorrow.

21. Read a book all day

This one’s for the introverts and bookworms (hello, me).

Choose a book you’ve been dying to read, and give yourself the full day to fall into that world.

Don’t forget to sip something warm while you’re at it, and eat your cake on the side. Yummy combo!

22. Reconnect with an old hobby

Remember that hobby you used to love doing but haven’t done in ages? Painting, playing guitar, journaling, or maybe knitting?

Whatever it is, bring it back on your birthday, even if it’s for twenty minutes. It will touch your soul and make you think of the good times in your past.

23. Adopt a pet

If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, your birthday would be the perfect time to bring a furry friend home.

I mean, giving a sweet little animal a home on your birthday? That’s love right there.

Just prepare yourself well in advance. Adopting a pet is not something to be done on impulse.

Watch YouTube videos on how to care for them beforehand, and have all the items ready before you bring them home.

24. Relax at a spa

If your life’s been a little hectic lately, then a spa retreat might be just what you need.

Book that facial and get that massage. Steam room, sauna, manicure, pedicure — whatever you want, get it done.

You deserve to feel pampered and glowy.

25. Give back to the community

Donating to a cause you care about, spending time at a shelter, or even just handing out food packets can make your day feel so much more meaningful.

It reminds you how lucky you are, and gives someone else a reason to smile, too!

May You Have The Happiest Birthday

I hope this list has given you some good ideas to make your birthday feel like yours.

After all, it’s your personal new year. So, go ahead and make yourself feel special.

Be a little extra (or a lot), and make this trip around the sun count.

Oh, before you leave, do let me know which of these ideas you’ll be trying this year, or what’s your favorite birthday tradition? Let’s talk in the comments