60th birthday messages: What to put in a card

Any birthday is a great excuse to celebrate, but 60 is quite the milestone. You can now get free eye tests and dental care as well as being able to apply for discounts on public transport – I mean, what more could you want!?

After all these years, those turning 60 are bound to have heard all the generic birthday greetings before. So, if you want something a bit more than a typical happy 60th birthday message, we’ve pulled together plenty of ideas on what to write in a 60th birthday card! Whether you’re looking for 60th birthday jokes or messages that are a little more traditional, we’ve got you covered. 

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Traditional 60th birthday messages

If you’re not sure exactly what you want to say, then the safest option is to send a nice traditional 60th birthday card complete with a simple handwritten note. Sound good? If so, here are some traditional 60th birthday wishes to jot down:

1. Wishing you all the best on your 60th birthday; hope you have a lovely day.
2. Thank you for being a part of our lives, and happy 60th birthday to you! 
3. Congratulations on turning the big 6-0, hope you have a great time celebrating!
4. Another milestone birthday, happy 60th! I hope you have a lovely day celebrating.
5. Cheers to you turning 60; we’ll be sure to celebrate properly when I next see you!
6. May your 60th birthday celebrations be even half as amazing as you are!

Funny 60th birthday messages

There are plenty of jokes to be made regarding turning the ripe old age of 60. So, what better way to jazz up a funny 60th birthday card than with one of these hilarious 60th birthday greetings? However, maybe avoid these for those who are extra conscious of their age, instead sticking to some safer 60th birthday card messages…

1. Happy birthday! This year, we’ve planned to celebrate at the ancient history museum to make you feel more at home.
2. Time is ticking; it won’t be long before I ship you off to the old people’s home!
3. Do you know what the best part about turning sixty is? Wrinkles are to be expected at your age. Happy Birthday!
4. Apologies, we couldn’t find a cake big enough to fit all sixty candles… hope this will do and that you have an amazing birthday!
5. You look brilliant – I know it took 60 years, but it paid off.
6. I’ll tell you what, you don’t look a day over 59 – happy 60th birthday!

Rude 60th birthday messages

If you want to take things even further than funny, then you could opt for one of these rude 60th birthday messages (but please make sure to be more than certain that the recipient can handle it). We even have a selection of rude 60th birthday cards that would go perfectly with your blunt but hilarious message.

1. 60 years old – but don’t worry, you’ve still got it! The hard part is remembering where it is.
2. They say with age comes wisdom… so what happened to you?
3. Just to put things into perspective, once you turn 60, you get free prescriptions, and I think that says everything about what the future holds for you.
4. 60 might just be a number, but it’s a f*cking big one!
5. Time to start ironing out that wrinkly skin now that you’re officially 60.
6. Have fun celebrating but don’t get too plastered – I think a hangover at 60 would just kill you outright.

Heartfelt 60th birthday greetings for grandparents

While we should cherish and love our grandparents year-round, birthdays are a great time to go the extra mile and really show your appreciation for everything they’ve done for you in a lovely 60th birthday card. In case you’re not sure where to start, here are some heartfelt 60th birthday message suggestions that you can draw inspiration from:

1. You really are the glue of this family, happy 60th birthday.
2. I’m so blessed to have a wonderful grandparent like you to look up to. You deserve the world, happy 60th birthday!
3. Happy 60th birthday – you’ve been my rock all these years and truly made me who I am today, thank you.
4. I just want to wish you the happiest of 60th birthdays. Growing up with you around was always an adventure!
5. Every child deserves a grandparent like you! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays grandma/grandad. 
6. Happy 60th birthday! I know how lucky I am to have a grandparent as wonderful as you.

Touching 60th birthday messages for mum

After something that’s a bit more tailored to your mum and the great lady she is as she enters her sixth decade of life? We completely understand and these are some of our ideas for touching 60th birthday wishes for your mum:

1. Mum, I’ve known you my entire life, and on your 60th birthday, I just want you to know how grateful I am for everything you’ve done. Happy birthday!
2. To the best mum in the whole world, I hope I’m even half the wonderful woman you are, and I hope you have a 60th birthday as fabulous as you are.
3. Happy 60th mum, can’t wait to give you a big cuddle and celebrate your special day together.
4. Sending you all the best wishes for your 60th birthday, mum, and I’ve no doubt that you’ll be celebrating in style.
5. Happy 60th mum, you’re a true inspiration and I know that your sixties will be filled with fun and happiness.
6. How lucky am I to have a mum and best friend all wrapped up in one? You genuinely are the best of the best. Happy 60th birthday!

Cheeky 60th birthday greetings for dad

Searching for happy 60th birthday wishes for your old man? Well, grab your pen and get writing because we’ve got some cheeky 60th birthday greetings (and some sweet ones too, of course!).

1. Oh my god, dad, you’re 60 today! Happy birthday and try not to pull any muscles or anything partying too hard.
2. Dad, today is when we get to celebrate you being on this earth for 60 whole years, I’m not sure what we’d do without you!
3. Happy 60th, dad! You were my hero when I was little, and this has only continued into adulthood.
4. Sending birthday wishes to the coolest dad in the entire world, hope you get spoiled for your 60th.
5. Dad, well done for getting to your 60th birthday without going grey… it’s just a pity you went bald first instead.
6. Happy 60th birthday to the best dad in the world. I can’t quite believe where all the time’s gone…

Sweet 60th birthday messages for sisters

Turning 60 is a cause for celebration, especially when it’s your dear sister. So, if you’d like to write out a personalised message but need a little assistance, we’ve got your back. Here are some of our 60th birthday wishes that are perfect for your sis: 

1. To the loveliest sister in the entire world, wishing you a happy 60th birthday!
2. Wow, I’ve known you for a whole 60 years. Happy birthday sister, onto 70!
3. Happy 60th birthday sister! I’d say today is a day to celebrate you, but that’s your entire life.
4. Now you’re 60 maybe you’ll finally stop lying about your age, happy birthday!
5. No matter how old we both are, you’ll forever be my inspiration. Happy 60th birthday!
6. Cheers to 60 years of laughs, arguments, and good times. Happy 60th birthday sis!

60th birthday messages for brothers

If you’ve got a big or little bro who’s going to hit 60 soon then you’ve got to send him a fitting message for the occasion. We know it can be hard to figure out where to start, so we’ve gone ahead and pulled together some happy 60th birthday wishes for your brother:

1. Happy Birthday! Wait… if you’re turning 60 today, how old does that make me?
2. 60 years of age today but still as immature as ever, love you and happy birthday.
3. From the day you arrived home, I knew we’d have the most special sibling bond. Happy 60th birthday brother!
4. Sending you all the birthday wishes, I’m so lucky to have a brother like you.
5. Happy 60th birthday, yep that’s 6-0. Just here to remind you that I’m younger than you.
6. It’s finally time to celebrate the big 6-0! Happy birthday bro, let’s get the party started.

Sentimental 60th birthday wishes for partners

Perhaps it’s your partner who’s turning 60 this year, and you want to write them an extra special happy 60th birthday message to make their heart flutter. We’ve pulled together a few suggestions, but feel free to swap out any pet names for your own:

1. I’m so glad we get to celebrate your special day together – happy 60th birthday sweetheart.
2. To my other half – I have no idea what I would do without you in my life, wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
3. Forever grateful that I met you and hope to make your special day that bit more wonderful. Happy birthday, my love.
4. I can’t quite believe you’re sixty; it feels like only yesterday was the day we first met.
5. Since the start, you have made me feel like the luckiest person alive. Happy birthday my darling, I love you endlessly.
6. Whatever would I do without you? Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!

Happy 60th birthday wishes for a friend

If you’re celebrating a friend turning sixty, chances are you’ve known them for a long, long time. This is great because you get to give them a meaningful 60th birthday message that has an extra personal touch and is perhaps a little on the cheekier side:

1. So you’re finally turning sixty, are you? I guess this makes it official, we technically are now really old friends.
2. I can’t believe we’re still friends at sixty! At this point, I can get away with teasing you about anything.
3. You might be sixty, but to me, you barely seem to have aged. Mind you, that might be because I see you every week.
4. What a pair of wrinkly prunes we’ve become. Wishing a happy 60th birthday to my oldest friend.
5. Congratulations on your 60th birthday! Let’s keep ageing together like fine wines.
6. Happy 60th birthday, here’s to growing even older and becoming care home neighbours soon enough.

Memorable 60th birthday quotes

Looking for a meaningful quote rather than a funny message for a 60th birthday? We’ve scoured the web to find the best and most memorable 60th birthday quotes for you to use in your loved one’s card: 

1. “Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” – Jack Benny
2. “With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come” – William Shakespeare
3. “Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most, live the longest.” – Larry Lorenzoni
4. “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball
5. “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” – Chili Davis
6. “You don’t get older, you get better.” — Shirley Bassey

So, now that you’ve got a full bank of ideas on what to write in a 60th birthday card, it’s time to get writing! 

Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? If so, peruse our selection of cards with a gift where you can find something suitable for every 60-year-old.

And, of course, if you’ve got another birthday fast approaching and need a bit more assistance, then be sure to check out the rest of our what-to-write suggestions including, what to write in a 50th birthday card and the best milestone birthday messages. We’ve also got a bunch of gift guides if you’re looking for gifting inspo!