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Time to go master that IG Stories birthday tribute.

Who doesn't love celebrating a best friend's birthday? You get to shower your favorite person with tons of love and attention, AND you get to enjoy some cake. Win-win. Of course, as the best friend, it's part of your civic duty to post an Instagram tribute where you both look good, and come up with the perfect caption that celebrates their special day. If you're stumped on what to write, we've rounded up some special best friend birthday quotes and caption ideas to get you started. And even if you're not really into posting to social media, these all also work as a birthday wish to write in their card (or in a text, if we're being real).

From funny birthday messages about getting old together to touching words that let them know how much they mean to you, your best friend is sure to appreciate these birthday wishes. And of course, you probably want to get your bestie a present to celebrate their big day too. We’ve got toooons of gift ideas to make them happy-cry or to say “ILY,” even if you can’t be there in person to celebrate their big day.

Without further ado, keep scrolling for the best birthday wishes to send to your best friend this year, whether you put them in an Instagram caption, a text, or a card.