Keeping track of your friends’ birthdays on Facebook ensures you never miss an opportunity to celebrate their special days. Here are three methods to find your friends’ birthdays on Facebook:
1. Using the Facebook Website on a Computer
To view your friends’ birthdays on the Facebook desktop website:
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Click on Events in the left-hand sidebar. If you don’t see Events, click on See More to reveal additional options.
- Within the Events section, select Birthdays.
Here, you’ll see a list of friends’ birthdays, starting with today’s birthdays, followed by upcoming ones.
2. Using the Facebook Mobile App
To find friends’ birthdays on the Facebook mobile app:
- Open the Facebook app on your iOS or Android device.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen to access the search function.
- Type “Birthdays” into the search bar and select the Birthdays option that appears.
This will display a list of your friends’ birthdays, organized by date.
3. Viewing a Friend’s Birthday via Their Profile
If you’re interested in finding the birthday of a specific friend:
- Navigate to the friend’s profile on Facebook.
- Click or tap on the About section of their profile.
- Look for Basic Info or Contact and Basic Info, where their birthday may be listed.
Note: If a friend has chosen to keep their birthday private, it won’t be visible in their profile information.
FAQs
1. How can I find my friends’ birthdays on Facebook?
You can find your friends’ birthdays using the Facebook website or mobile app:
- On the Facebook website:
- Log in to your account.
- Click on Events in the left-hand sidebar. If you don’t see Events, click on See More to reveal additional options.
- Within the Events section, select Birthdays.
- You’ll see a list of friends’ birthdays, starting with today’s birthdays, followed by upcoming ones.
- On the Facebook mobile app:
- Open the app on your iOS or Android device.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen to access the search function.
- Type “Birthdays” into the search bar and select the Birthdays option that appears.
- This will display a list of your friends’ birthdays, organized by date.
Note: If a friend has chosen to keep their birthday private, it won’t be visible in these sections.
2. How can I find a specific friend’s birthday?
To find the birthday of a specific friend:
- Navigate to the friend’s profile on Facebook.
- Click or tap on the About section of their profile.
- Look for Basic Info or Contact and Basic Info, where their birthday may be listed.
Note: If the friend has set their birthday to be private, it won’t be displayed in their profile information.
3. How can I manage birthday notifications on Facebook?
To manage birthday notifications:
- Click the downward-facing arrow in the top-right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
- In the left sidebar, click Notifications.
- Find Birthdays and click to adjust how you receive birthday notifications (e.g., via push notifications, email, or SMS).
4. Why didn’t I get a notification for my friend’s birthday?
If you didn’t receive a notification for a friend’s birthday, it could be because:
- Your friend has set their birthdate details to private.
- Your birthday notifications are turned off.
To ensure you receive birthday notifications, check your notification settings as described above.
5. Can I schedule a birthday wish for a friend in advance?
No, Facebook doesn’t offer any scheduling options for personal messages or posting on a friend’s timeline.
