Facebook makes it easy to keep track of your friends’ birthdays, but finding this information can sometimes be tricky on the mobile app. If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, there are multiple ways to check your friends’ birthdays directly from the Facebook app. In this guide, we’ll walk you through three simple ways to find your friends’ birthdays on Facebook using an iOS device.
Method 1: Check Birthdays in the Events Section
One of the easiest ways to find upcoming birthdays is by checking the Events section in the Facebook app. Here’s how:
- Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the Search bar (magnifying glass icon) at the top of the screen.
- Type “Birthdays” and select the Birthdays option from the search results.
- A list of upcoming birthdays will appear, including today’s and upcoming ones.
Why Use This Method?
✅ Quickly see upcoming birthdays.
✅ No need to browse through multiple profiles.
Method 2: Visit a Friend’s Profile
If you want to check the birthday of a specific friend, you can find it directly on their profile.
- Open the Facebook app and tap the Search bar at the top.
- Type your friend’s name and select their profile.
- Tap the About or See About Info section (you may need to scroll down).
- If they’ve made their birthday public, you’ll see their birthdate listed here.
Why Use This Method?
✅ Find birthdays of individual friends.
✅ Useful when looking for a specific person’s birthday.
⚠️ Note: If a friend’s birthday isn’t visible, they may have chosen to keep it private in their settings.
Method 3: Use Facebook’s Calendar & Notifications
Facebook also sends birthday notifications to remind you of your friends’ special days.
- Open the Facebook app and tap on the Menu (☰) icon at the bottom right.
- Select Events from the menu.
- Scroll down to see the Birthdays section, where Facebook lists upcoming birthdays.
- Alternatively, you can check notifications on your home screen for birthday reminders.
Why Use This Method?
✅ Facebook automatically reminds you of birthdays.
✅ You don’t have to manually search for them.
FAQs: Finding Friends’ Birthdays on Facebook for iPhone & iPad
1. Can I still see my friends’ birthdays on Facebook?
Yes! You can find them in the Events section, on a friend’s profile, or by enabling birthday notifications. However, if a friend has hidden their birthday in privacy settings, you won’t be able to see it.
2. Why can’t I see birthdays in the Events section?
If the Birthdays tab is missing under Events, try updating your Facebook app or checking if you have restricted event notifications.
3. How do I turn on birthday notifications on my iPhone/iPad?
Go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Notifications > Birthdays, then toggle notifications on.
4. Can I find past birthdays on Facebook?
No, Facebook only shows upcoming birthdays. However, if you missed a birthday, you can check the timeline posts on your friend’s profile to see if others have wished them.
5. How can I find a specific friend’s birthday?
Search for their name on Facebook, go to their profile, and check the About or Details section under Basic Info.
6. What if my friend has hidden their birthday?
If their birthday is not visible, they have chosen to keep it private, and there’s no way to view it unless they share it with you directly.
7. Can I add my friends’ birthdays to my iPhone calendar?
Yes! If you enable Facebook’s calendar sync in your iPhone settings, birthdays will automatically appear in your calendar.
Final Thoughts
Finding your friends’ birthdays on Facebook using an iPhone or iPad is simple with these three methods. Whether you prefer checking the Birthdays section, visiting a friend’s profile, or relying on Facebook notifications, you’ll never miss a special day again.
