Ever feel like your birthday is a bit too public on Facebook? Maybe you just want a quiet celebration, skip the attention, or avoid people popping up in your inbox once a year. Whatever your reason, the good news is: you can stop Facebook from reminding people of your birthday!
And really, it only takes a minute or two. Let’s walk you through it — in a fun and simple way!
Why Would You Want to Hide Your Birthday?
- You like peace and quiet.
- You don’t want forced messages.
- You simply forgot to turn it off.
- You like to keep your personal info, well… personal.
Whatever your reason, Facebook gets it. You’re in charge of your profile!
So, How Do You Do It?
Follow these easy steps to make your birthday confidential:
- Open Facebook.
- Tap your profile picture to go to your profile.
- Click on the “About” section.
- Scroll down and find “Basic Info”.
- You’ll see your birthday and birth year listed there.
- Click the little edit icon next to it.
- Now here’s the magic! Next to your birthdate, you’ll find an icon
showing who can see it.- It might be a globe (public),
- two little people (friends),
- or a lock (only me).
- Click that icon and choose “Only me.”
- And do the same for the birth year if you want it hidden too.
- Hit Save Changes.
Voilà! Now nobody will get a reminder about your birthday — not even your bestie who used to forget every year!
Will Facebook Still Tell People?
Nope. Once you set your birthday to “Only me”, it’s your little secret. Facebook won’t announce it on your timeline or notify your friends. You’ll just get quieter messages (or none!), and that’s okay.
Bonus Tip: Want to Keep the Date But Not the Year?
Great question! Maybe you don’t mind if people say “Happy Birthday,” but you’d rather not share how many candles are on the cake.
Here’s how you can do that:
- Go to the same spot under “About” > “Basic Info.”
- Edit your birthdate.
- Next to the birth year, select “Only me.”
- Leave the actual birth date (day and month) as “Friends” if you want them to know when to celebrate you.
You’ll still get some love, but no age guesses — win-win!
What Happens If You Change It to a Fake Date?
Well… you could. But Facebook might think you’re trying to trick the system, especially if you’re under 13 (which we know you aren’t, right?). It’s safer to just hide it instead of fibbing.
Final Thoughts: Birthday, Your Way!
Whether you’re a low-key Libra or a shy Scorpio, Facebook lets you stay in control of your birthday celebrations. No posts? No problem. Want to celebrate offline with cake — lots of cake? Even better.
Just a few taps and you’re done. Quiet inbox. No awkward messages. Just peace and cake.
Now go enjoy your day — or don’t. It’s your call!