A sister is the friend life gave you: you shared a room, secrets and clothes, and now you share the joys and worries of the grown-up world. Here are birthday wishes for a sister: short ones, heartfelt messages, for an older and younger sister, from a brother, funny ones and a couple of poems. Wishes for other recipients, from Mum to a colleague, are collected in birthday wishes for family, friends and colleagues.
Sis, remember hiding under the blanket with a torch and whispering until morning? Years have passed, and you are still the person I can tell anything. Happy birthday.
We fought over toys, clothes and the remote, but every time things were hard, you were the first one there. Thank you for that. Love you.
You are my very first friend and my most loyal ally. May life take care of you the way you take care of our family.
However many miles are between us, you are always in my heart. Happy birthday, dear.
Thank you for being there in good times and bad. I am so lucky to have a sister like you.
Sometimes I see Mum in you, her kindness and strength. I'm proud of you. Happy birthday, sis.
For an older sister
Sis, thank you for your care, your advice and for always protecting me. Happy birthday!
You taught me everything, from braiding hair to being brave. You are my role model.
Happy birthday, big sister! May someone now take care of you the way you took care of me.
Happy birthday! I wish you peace, health and more time for yourself.
For a younger sister
Happy birthday, little sis! I can't believe how fast you grew up.
I'm proud of you! Be brave, believe in yourself and you'll succeed.
Happy birthday! Even though you're all grown up, you will always be my little princess.
Sis, dream boldly; I will always support you.
From a brother
Happy birthday, sis! Remember: whoever upsets you will have to deal with your brother.
Happy birthday, sister! You were always smarter than me, but don't tell anyone I admitted it.
Happy birthday! I wish you a husband as reliable as your brother, and just a little better.
Sis, thanks for putting up with my jokes. Happy birthday, you're the best!
Happy birthday! I hope everything goes well for you, and if it doesn't, call me.
Funny birthday wishes for a sister
Happy birthday, sis! I promise not to borrow your clothes without asking this year. Well, almost.
Happy birthday! You are the only person who knows all my secrets and still talks to me.
Happy birthday, sister! Mum still says you are the favourite child. I'm not offended. Mostly.
Happy birthday! May you have as much happiness as the number of times we fought over the bathroom.
Happy birthday! May your dreams come true faster than you find my things in your wardrobe.
Sis, you're not getting older, you're growing up beautifully. Happy birthday!
Toasts for the birthday table
Let's raise our glasses to the person we're celebrating today! May your life hold as much joy as there are guests around this table.
They say happiness is being understood. So here's to always having people around who understand you without words!
To health that never fails, dreams that come true and friends who never disappear. Cheers!
May the coming year bring more travel than worries and more reasons to celebrate than to fret!
Celebrating from afar
A video call at a good time — arrange it in advance so the birthday person can talk without rushing.
A voice message — a real voice feels warmer than text, especially for older relatives.
Flower delivery — a bouquet with a card delivered in the morning makes a lovely surprise.
A group video greeting — collect short wishes from mutual friends and edit them into one video.
Birthday poems for a sister
My dear sister, sweet and kind, You're the sunshine in my day. The best friend that I could find, Happy birthday, come what may!
We are like two wings in flight That carry us through storm and rain. May your star be always bright And may you never feel the pain.
Flowers and gifts for a sister
Delicate bouquets in her favourite colours suit a sister: pink and cream roses, eustoma, hydrangeas. If you live in different cities, flower delivery with a card is the easiest way to wish her a happy birthday in person. For ideas on what to add, see gifts to add to flowers.
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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