We’ve gathered 50+ of the funniest and most creative dad jokes for birthdays to make sure your next party is filled with smiles and groans (the good kind).
Whether you love witty one-liners, pun-filled punchlines, or classic knock-knock jokes, there’s something here for everyone—kids, adults, and everyone in between.
Why These Dad Jokes Are Perfect for Any Birthday Party
- 🎂 Break the Ice: Get the laughter rolling at family gatherings.
- 🎁 Entertain Guests of All Ages: Clean, family-friendly jokes that everyone can enjoy.
- 🎈 Make the Birthday Star Smile: A little humor makes the day even more special.
- 🍰 Office-Friendly Fun: Impress coworkers with your top-tier dad joke skills.
So, put on your party hat, light the candles, and get ready to share these laugh-out-loud birthday dad jokes with your friends and loved ones. From groan-worthy gags to clever wordplay, there’s a joke here for every celebration!
Let’s make your next birthday bash the funniest one yet! 🎉
Punny Birthday Jokes
- Why did the birthday cake go to the party alone?
It felt like it was on tier duty. - What do you call a party with too many balloons?
Over-inflated expectations! - I told my friend I got them a ladder for their birthday.
They said, “Why?” I said, “To help you reach new heights!” - Why don’t candles tell secrets?
Because they always get blown! - Why was the birthday card late?
It just couldn’t envelope its feelings in time.
One-Liner Birthday Jokes
- Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.
- Age is just a number… a really big, scary number!
- You know you’re getting old when your candles cost more than the cake.
- I was going to get you a cool gift, but then I remembered you already have me.
- I threw my friend a surprise party. The surprise? I didn’t show up!
Knock-Knock Birthday Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cake.
Cake who?
Cake me out to the birthday party! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Candles.
Candles who?
Can-dle light this party up or what? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Birthday.
Birthday who?
Birth-daydreaming about all this cake! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gift.
Gift who?
Gift me a break—let’s party already! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Party.
Party who?
Party hardy, it’s your birthday, dude!
“I Have a Joke About” Birthday Jokes
- I have a joke about birthday balloons. It’ll blow you away.
- I have a joke about confetti. It’s a real popper!
- I have a joke about piñatas. It’s a hit every time!
- I have a joke about surprise parties. But you wouldn’t see it coming.
- I have a joke about cake. But it’s half-baked.
Groan-Worthy Birthday Jokes
- What’s a birthday cake’s favorite song?
Slice, slice baby! - How do you know someone’s excited about their birthday?
They can’t stop icing questions! - What’s the best part of a birthday?
The presents! But don’t tell the cake—it gets jealous. - Why did the calendar throw a party?
It wanted to celebrate its days being numbered! - What did the party hat say to the birthday boy?
“You cone do anything today!”
Birthday Jokes for Kids
- Why did the teddy bear skip the birthday cake?
It was already stuffed! - Why was the math book invited to the party?
Because it knew how to solve problems! - What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop music! - Why did the cookie go to the birthday party?
Because it wanted to be a smart cookie! - What do you sing to a kangaroo on its birthday?
“Hoppy Birthday to you!”
Silly Jokes for Adults
- Why do people always have cake on their birthday?
Because you can’t candle the day without it! - Why was the broom late to the birthday party?
It swept up the wrong address! - What did the dad say to his kid at their birthday party?
“Don’t grow up too fast… I can’t afford more candles!” - Why do pirates love birthdays?
Because they get to throw a-ARRR-ty! - How do you know it’s someone’s birthday?
When they can’t stop blowing hot air on the candles!
Random Birthday Jokes
- Why do skeletons never get invited to birthday parties?
Because they don’t have the guts to RSVP! - What’s the best thing about birthdays?
You get older, but the cake stays young. - Why are birthdays so uplifting?
Because they’re full of surprises! - What do you call someone who remembers every birthday?
Calendar-ific! - Why did the balloon refuse to go to the party?
It was feeling deflated.
Final Groan-Worthy Jokes
- What’s a birthday wish’s favorite sport?
Candle-pin bowling. - Why did the ice cream go to the party?
It wanted to chill out. - What’s a magician’s favorite part of a birthday party?
The disappearing cake act! - Why was the birthday candle so bad at poker?
It kept getting burned. - What’s a cow’s favorite birthday song?
“Moo, moo, moo your birthday!” - What’s a birthday card’s favorite exercise?
Envelope push-ups! - Why did the cake get into a fight?
Because it felt sliced out of the party.
- Why did the clown bring a ladder to the birthday party?
To make high-level jokes! - What’s a DJ’s favorite birthday greeting?
“Turn up the birthday beats!” - Why do owls love birthday parties?
Because they’re such a hoot! - What did the cupcake say to the birthday boy?
“Stay sweet and party on!” - Why did the candle feel unappreciated?
It was burned out after the party! - What do you call a birthday party on a spaceship?
A stellar celebration! - Why was the snail so excited for the birthday party?
It was his chance to shell-ebrate! - What did the balloon say to the cake?
“You take the cake, I’ll take the air!”