31 free birthday gift certificate templates. Pick a design, type who it’s for and what the gift is, then print it or save it as an image to send. No sign-up, no download needed.
Happy Birthday Gift Certificate Templates
Bright, fun designs with cakes, balloons and candles. Each one has a “Gift Description” line for what you’re giving, plus To, message and From lines. The party animals and rainbow designs are especially good for kids.
Chocolate cakeCustomize this design
Cake with candlesCustomize this design
Bunting and cupcakeCustomize this design
Pink layer cakeCustomize this design
Presents photoCustomize this design
Balloons and presentsCustomize this design
Colorful lettersCustomize this design
HeartsCustomize this design
Party animals (kids)Customize this design
Cupcake and photo frameCustomize this design
Retro lettersCustomize this design
Birthday candlesCustomize this design
Rainbow and balloons (kids)Customize this design
Present on polka dotsCustomize this design
Balloons and giftsCustomize this designGift Box Shaped Birthday Gift Certificates
These are shaped like a wrapped present, with a bow on top. Cut along the outline for a gift certificate that looks like a little gift. The two tall designs fit nicely in a card or an envelope.
Orange box, red bowCustomize this design
Grey box, white bowCustomize this design
Pink box, red bowCustomize this design
Lavender boxCustomize this design
Blue boxCustomize this design
Tall: birthday cakeCustomize this design
Tall: grey, a gift for youCustomize this designElegant Birthday Gift Certificates for Adults
Flowers, stripes and chalkboard designs that read “Gift Certificate – Just for you”. A good choice for a mom, wife, friend or coworker. Several have a frame where you can add a photo.
Pink flower wreathCustomize this design
Gold flowerCustomize this design
Chalkboard wreathCustomize this design
Orange and greyCustomize this design
Light blue ribbonCustomize this design
Pink rosesCustomize this design
Pink daisyCustomize this design
Black and whiteCustomize this design
Green pastel stripesCustomize this designWant a template you can type in Microsoft Word instead? See our gift certificate templates for Word, including a birthday confetti design with 3 per page.
How to Make a Birthday Gift Certificate
- Click Customize this design on the template you like. It opens in our free gift certificate maker.
- Click the “Gift Description” text and type the gift, for example “Dinner and a movie” or “$50 at your favorite bookstore”.
- Click the To, message and From lines and type the names and a short birthday message.
- Want to change a color, the font or the picture? Click it and use the options in the editor. To add a photo, click Add image.
- Click Download to save it, or Print to print it at home.
Tip: leave the gift line blank and write it by hand if you want it to look more personal.
What to Write on a Birthday Gift Certificate
Keep it short: what the gift is, who it’s for, who it’s from and a one-line wish. Here are examples you can copy:
| For | Gift line | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Mom | A spa day, my treat | Happy birthday to the best mom. Time to relax! |
| Dad | A round of golf and lunch | Happy birthday, Dad. Tee time is on me. |
| Wife or husband | Dinner for two at our favorite restaurant | Happy birthday, my love. Pick the date. |
| Best friend | A day out: brunch, shopping and a movie | Happy birthday! Let’s make a day of it. |
| Child | A trip to the zoo with a friend | Happy birthday! You choose the animals we see first. |
| Teen | $40 for anything you want | Happy birthday! Spend it on whatever you like. |
| Grandparent | A family photo session | Happy birthday, Grandma. We’ll all be there. |
| Coworker | Coffee and a pastry on me | Happy birthday from the whole team! |
Giving money? Write the amount on the gift line, for example “$50 towards new running shoes”. It makes cash or a transfer feel like a real present.
Birthday Gift Certificate Ideas
A gift certificate can be for something you buy or something you do yourself. Some ideas:
- Experiences: a concert, escape room, cooking class, massage, hot-air balloon ride or a night at a hotel.
- Homemade (free): breakfast in bed, a home-cooked dinner, a car wash, babysitting, a weekend with no chores, or a movie night at home.
- For kids: a sleepover, a day at the park, baking cookies together, choosing dinner for a week, or staying up an hour late.
- Last-minute: make the certificate today and plan the gift later. “One dinner out, date of your choice” gives you time to book.
For lots of small homemade gifts, try a birthday coupon book instead: 5–10 coupons, each for something different.
Make a Funny Birthday Certificate
The text on every template can be changed, so you can turn a design into a birthday certificate, for example “This is to certify that Lior is officially 45 years old”.
How to Print or Send a Birthday Gift Certificate
- Print at home: use white cardstock (65–80 lb / 175–215 gsm) for a sturdy certificate. Choose “Actual size” in the print settings so nothing gets cut off.
- Size: the happy birthday designs print well at 6 × 4 inches (15 × 10 cm), the size of a photo, so they fit in most birthday cards.
- Send it: download it and send it by text message, WhatsApp or email. Great when you’re not seeing them on the day.
- Present it: slip it into a birthday card, tie it to a balloon, or put it in a small box. For a store gift card, use one of our printable gift card holders.
More Birthday Templates
- Birthday coupons: a coupon book with 20 designs, also handy for businesses giving customers a birthday offer.
- Gift card templates: wallet-size cards with a front and back.
- Word gift certificate templates: type in Word or Google Docs, 3 per page.
- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these birthday gift certificate templates free?
Yes. Customize, download and print as many as you like, for personal use or for your business.
Can I edit the text?
Yes. Click any text to change it, including “Gift Description” and the To and From lines. You can also change fonts and colors, add more text and add a photo.
Can I use these for my business?
Yes. Many businesses give customers a birthday gift certificate, such as a free dessert or 10% off. Add your logo with Add image, and add an expiry date and short terms. See our business gift certificate templates for designs with a logo space.
How do I write the amount on a gift certificate?
Write it on the gift line, for example “$50” or “Fifty dollars”. If it’s for something specific, name it instead: “One manicure” or “Two movie tickets”.
Can I send a birthday gift certificate by email?
Yes. Download the finished certificate and attach it to an email or a text message.
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