Happy 26th Birthday!!
Is your big day coming soon? Or is it your best friend’s birthday? Writing that perfect wish and perfect caption can be confusing sometimes, so we got you covered.
In the blog below, you’ll find various ideas for 26th Birthday wishes and captions. You’ll also find 26 things we’ve learned in our 26 years. Kinga and I (Shivangi) have written our own list, tell us which part of our lists resonated with you the most!
What you can find in this article:
How to Make Your 26th Birthday a Special Day
Hitting your mid 20s can feel overwhelming. You might want to sit back at home and just think about how old you are getting. Or you might actually be really excited for the coming year. Whether you want to sit at home or celebrate outside, let’s make your special day the best day!
Birthdays are a perfect time to manifest good things in life. Making wishes for the next year. Think of birthday celebrations as rituals. This special occasion only comes up once a year. So, one thing that you can do is set your intentions for your 26th birthday. How do you want your next year to go like?
Whether you want to travel, make more money, or just spend more time relaxing. This can be your new beginning. The perfect opportunity to start over. Write a letter to your future self. It is like a time capsule, write about the version of yourself you’d want to be at 27. And then open it on your 27th birthday to see all that you’ve achieved, how far you’ve come, what a great previous year you had. You can also keep a 26th birthday photo in that letter.
A lot can change in a year! You will have a new dream, maybe you’ll meet some of your biggest inspirations. You’d have become even a more incredible person.
WISHES FOR OTHERS
If it's not your birthday but your friends or family members'. Then here are some best wishes that you can use to wish or even write on a birthday card:
- Happy Birthday! Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happy.
- May your birthday be as special as you are! Here’s to another year of amazing experiences.
- Happy birthday! May your year of hard work reward you as you step into the 26th year of your life.
- Sending you the warmest wishes for a fantastic 26th birthday! May all your dreams come true this year.
- Happy Birthday best friend! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and good times.
- Happy 26th Birthday my favorite person! You’re the best thing that ever happened to me!
- Happy 26th Birthday my love! I’m so glad that I found you at the right place and at the right time! May you have a wonderful birthday.
- Happy 26th Birthday! It’s a secret so don’t tell anyone. You’ve always been my favorite family member, sister!
Here's a long personal wish!
Happy Birthday to a wonderful person! May God continue to bless you with the gift of life and many more years to come. This past year may have had its challenges, but you faced them with open arms and a positive impact.
You’re truly an inspiration! Here’s to a wonderful year ahead, filled with new adventures, good health, and a long life!
May you find yourself in all the right places, surrounded by your favorite people. Wishing you a very happy birthday filled with love, laughter, and an amazing birthday party! Sending you the best birthday wishes!
If you're looking for a perfect caption for your 26th birthday, here you go:
- Level 26 unlocked: New adventures loading! Endless possibilities waiting to be experienced. Ready to experience another year of life!
- 26 and feeling grateful for the gift of life. Here’s to many more beautiful memories.
- Another year older, but still young enough to chase crazy dreams. Watch out, world! This girl’s aging like fine wine!
- 26 years of lessons learned, friendships cherished, and memories made. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
- Feeling incredibly grateful for another trip around the sun. Thankful for all the good news and amazing people in my life.
- Another year older, a little wiser (hopefully!), and ready to make a positive impact. Let’s do this!
- Cheers to 26! Feeling blessed and excited for what the future holds. Here’s to new beginnings! The old age never scared me anyway!
- 26 candles? More like a wish list for all the amazing things I’m going to achieve this year!
- Not sure how I got here, but 26 and thriving! Here’s to another year of questionable life choices and epic adventures.
- 26 years of lessons learned, friendships cherished, and memories made. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
- Feeling incredibly grateful for another trip around the sun. Thankful for all the good news and amazing people in my life.
- Happiest 26th Birthday to me! My birthday cake was as awesome as mine!
26 things I've learned & I believe wholeheartedly in (By Kinga)
- If you can dream it, you can do it – it’s one of my favorite quotes ever and it’s been with me since I was around 13. I’ve had it with myself in some way ever since (currently it’s included in my phone wallpaper!). I truly think that if you can imagine yourself in some situation, being somewhere and/or doing something, you can do it. You’re more than capable of achieving what you desire. It might not be the easiest thing to do but you can. You can quite literally do anything if you put your mind to it (delulu is the solulu for those who know). Which brings me to….
- Sky’s the limit! – Another one of my favorites and the motivational saying I use with my friends always. Yep, I’m the motivational friend for them and it really matters to me that they don’t ever doubt themselves because everything is possible as long as you take action to do it.
- There’s a solution to every situation – If something doesn’t work or doesn’t go your way, take a deep breath and consider your options. Might be because I have an analytical mind and I always think things through in a technical manner – if A then 1 or 2; if B then 3 or 4, etc. Sometimes it might not be the best solution but there is one and that’s the point. If you are late to your flight, you can always get another one. The best one? Well, probably no. You probably wouldn’t like to be late for your flight. But there is a solution, nevertheless.
- It’s not embarrassing unless you make it embarrassing– I saw it once and I couldn’t agree more. It’s something I implemented in my life when I was around 21ish and I’ve never regretted it.
- Life’s not that serious– Because it’s not. Obviously there’s some things to be taken into consideration and sometimes there are certain situations that make life pretty serious but overall do it. Do the thing you’ve always wanted to do, go on that trip, start that little business, tell that person you like them, move to the other side of the world. Just do it because life’s not so serious and we never know how many birthdays we have and so you should live to the fullest.
6. If we’re scared, we do it scared- I refuse not to do something, just because I’m scared. I’d rather try and do it scared than regret not doing it at all. I still remember the first time I was on a plane. I was frightened and I can recall my heart pounding. But I also knew that I wanted to be traveling and that I wanted to see the world. And so I did it scared.
7. Be kind to people– Some people say that kindness is a weakness but I can’t disagree more. There’s something amazing when people are kind to each other, when they exchange smiles, kind words and are just genuinely good-hearted. Kindness is free and it’s so worth smiling more because it’s that easy to make someone’s day. So smile, give that compliment or wish someone a good day, just because.
8. Everything happens for a reason– I believe that every situation and every encounter that happens are there for a reason. And you might not know at first why, and it might take time for you to understand but I think everything leads to a certain situation that was bound to happen.
9. There’s no need to be sad over something you can’t control – I refuse to spend my time crying over something I can’t control. I will be sad for a moment, of course. I’m a human after all. But I don’t want to be fixated on something if I can’t control it. I’d rather focus on the things I can have an influence on.
10. You attract what you are– And it applies to both positive and negative things. If you keep thinking positively, you start noticing good things happening around you and if you start thinking negatively, bad situations start to occur more. Your mind is a very powerful tool so use it wisely.
11. Speaking of the previous one, I also believe you attract people similar to yourself. People that you surround yourself with most likely are people who are similar to you, life-wise. With similar beliefs and goals.
12. If it’s meant to be, it will not pass you by– But you can’t spend your entire day in a bed hoping that your wishes magically come true. You have to help your own destiny. Because if you don’t take any action, you will not see the results you desire. Start working towards what you believe in.
13. You can’t change the world but you can try to make it a better place- Imagine if everyone thought this way, we’d easily change the world to some extent. Just do your part in making it a better place to live and be proud of yourself. Let’s not forget that if you help someone, you might end up changing their world. And that’s a lot.
14. Most people are good- People tend to talk about the bad things and bad influences. But the truth is it’s not that bad. It’s what we’re used to hearing because it’s what catches our attention. But good things happen way more often than bad. Just think about any moment you asked for help – people are helpful and they want to help. On top of that there are a lot of good things happening in the world. I really like the book “Factfulllness”. It’s about the good things happening in the world and how we assume that the world is bad when it’s actually not.
15. We have more than one soulmate but we have to find them- I think there are a couple of people who come across as your soulmates and they are also friends! However, I do think they are spread across the world. I doubt they’re all in the same place and it’s highly likely that we’ll never cross the paths with all of them.
16. Traveling is the best investment- I can’t emphasize this enough but I truly think traveling teaches you like nothing else. And makes you grow as a person so deeply. The new cultures, situations and things you stumble upon – wonderful and developing. Being curious about the world is so beautiful and wanting to learn about it – top tier. Natural curiosity is what it takes.
17. Being around certain people might drain your energy even if they’re not bad people- They just have a different approach. And that’s okay. You won’t be your best self around everyone. It’s impossible unless you want to pretend.
18. You miss 100% of shots you don’t take- The worst that can happen is a “no”, it’s not bad anyway. If you don’t take action, it will not happen anyway. If you don’t ask for something, you will not get it anyway. So it’s worth shooting your shot because you might gain something but most likely you don’t lose anything.
19. If you know, you know- Your intuition is powerful and can sense a lot of things. Sometimes I just don’t feel good about a certain situation and I learned to take it into account because I know that I’m probably right about it. The universe works in a mysterious way.
20. People’s eyes tell a lot about themselves- It’s hard to explain but I think if you focus on it, you will notice it. Sometimes people’s eyes darken when they’re angry for example. And it happens with a lot of emotions. They say that one’s eyes are a mirror to their soul.
21. Saying what you think and being honest makes life easier- I’ve never seen a reason to lie. Unless it’s a surprise, then obviously you want to keep it a secret. But other than that I don’t see why being dishonest is the best choice for people. Also saying what’s actually on your mind saves a lot of time and human relationships as well! Communication is the key for everyone.
22. Be the person to break the ice- Most likely they want to do it too! It’s hard to do it and pretty often you’re not the only one wanting to talk to new people. It’s so easy to just come up and say hi. If you vibe, you vibe and if you don’t, well it’s not like you lose anything.
23. Admit if you’re wrong- Some people can’t for the sake of themselves do it. But admitting you’re wrong (when you’re actually in the wrong) is a sign of strength, not a weakness. If you’re a confident person, you’ll feel confident regardless of being wrong or good. Nobody’s perfect and you have every right to make mistakes.
24. You have every right to change (yourself and your mind)- We educate ourselves, we learn, we get to know new things & people. It would be weird if we stayed stagnant. We’re supposed to develop and grow as people. So why wouldn’t you want that? If you educate yourself on a certain topic, you can absolutely change the way you perceive it.
25. Treat yourself with kindness- Take care of your body and mind. Make it your priority because nobody else will. Why wouldn’t you treat yourself with love? Self-love and knowing your worth is important and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Some will call it being selfish but it’s not that. How are you supposed to treat others right, if you can’t treat yourself this way?
26. People in your life change and that’s okay- Not everyone is gonna be a part of your full story. Some people are just meant to be a chapter or a paragraph and that’s absolutely fine. Sometimes people part ways, not in a bad way but just because they outgrow each other.
26 Things I've Learned and will always remember (by Shivangi)
Don’t wait for the “perfect time” – There is no “perfect time”. Once you get older, you will wonder how you could’ve started something a long while ago. Start somewhere. Start now.
Be brave- Get out of your comfort zone as much as you can. Especially when you are younger. The more you face your fears, the more you’ll grow.
Learn everything you can- Literally everything! There’s so much information out there in the world. Try everything to find your likings and dislikings.
Be down to Earth- You might be the richest person in the world but if you are rude and egoistic. It’ll pull you down pretty fast.
Stop being judgemental- Everyone has their own story, their own life. So, instead of judging someone or even yourself, just be kind. Accept everyone and yourself as you are. And work towards becoming your best self.
Take a lot of social media breaks- Social media is a fast paced environment. You will see everyone achieving great things everyday. No one is sharing their true struggles. If you are comparing yourself too much, then you need to take a social media break!
No one knows what they are doing- One thing I’ve learnt from talking to people all over the world is that everyone is clueless. They are all doing the hit and trial method. Everyone’s figuring it out.
8. You have to be your #1 supporter- This is so important for people of every age. In life, some people will move away. Some will betray or hurt you. You have to make sure that you are not betraying yourself. That you are true to yourself no matter what.
9. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can achieve or not- When you step out in the world, everyone will give you advice. People will put their limiting beliefs on you. Don’t let them get to you.
10. Always make your own decisions- Listen to everyone but do what feels right to you. It is important to make your own decisions because when it does or doesn’t work out for you in the future. You will blame no one and learn from your own self.
11. Work for money- Let’s be honest. Money can’t buy happiness is an unrealistic quote. Money won’t buy you happiness but it can buy you things that will make you happy.
12. Your dreams are not too big- Everyone will tell you to be realistic and go with the flow. Do what everyone’s doing. But don’t you dare listen to them. Figure out your passion and find your dreams. Follow those. Dreams come true.
13. Everything you want can be yours- You will have everything. The house, lifestyle, relationship, job, or anything that you can’t stop thinking about. Just give yourself that chance to work towards. Don’t give up without trying. And don’t stop trying until you achieve everything. Like my fav quote goes ” You’re 10 nos away from your first yes”. So keep going.
14. Find your thing. Try out different hobbies- There are so many things in this world to try. One lifetime is simply not enough. So, try out everything that you can.
15. Stop ignoring your feelings- You can only ignore your true feelings for a while. It’ll all bubble up if you keep it all inside. Ignoring is never the solution. Instead, sit with your feelings and listen to yourself. Accept them and then let go.
16. The world is a wish granting factory- You will be told over and over again how difficult it is to get things out in the world. But once you start asking for exactly what you want, everything will fall into your lap. Just ask for it and you’ll receive it.
17. Everything will work out eventually- It might seem like nothing’s happening for you. There will be a period of stagnation but remember it’ll work out. If not today, then tomorrow. But it will all work out eventually. And later you’ll realize why everything unfolded the way it did.
18. Don’t let your dark days define you- There will be dark days when you’ll react in ways that you never would. You’ll hate yourself for being like that. Remind yourself on days like these, that this is not who you are. Take a deep breath, get back to your true self.
19. Be kind to yourself- I know you are being kind to everyone but yourself. So, stop with the judgemental thinking and be kind.
20. Change starts with you– You can blame everyone for the way that you are. For why things never work out. But you’ll realize it soon enough that the only person responsible for change is you. Change starts with you.
21. Love yourself. Accept yourself- Loving yourself truly starts with accepting yourself. Life is a long journey, you don’t want to be hating yourself for all of it.
22. Just because you can’t see it yet, doesn’t mean it’s not happening- Believe that everything is unfolding for you behind the scenes. If you have given your 100 percent to something, you’ll achieve it.
23. It’s a long life, make it worth it- Don’t live in the past or future, be in the present. Your future will be built based on the person that you are today.
24. You will find your people- You might feel really lonely on some days. Even when you are around your closest friends. It’ll feel like maybe they are not your people. Don’t be afraid to let people fall away. The right ones will find you. Especially when you are in your 20s.
25. Work a job, until you can turn your passion into your job- You cannot work for someone else your whole life. So, if possible, try doing something of your own. Start that business. Maybe it’ll fail or maybe it’ll work. You’ll never know if you never try.
26. Getting old is a good thing- I feel privileged to experience growing old. Sometimes I feel like I’ve grown old too fast but it’s a good thing. I can make my own decisions, my own choices. I can earn, travel, and buy my fav things.
Some thoughts
Sometimes we spend years thinking about why something happened. Or how you could’ve prevented it from happening. The best thing to do on days you feel this way is accept it. And move on. If you have your 26th birthday coming up, get ready! It is about to be the best year of your life.
Author and correction: Shivangi
Feature author: Kinga
Visual edit: Kinga
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