Keeping up with friends’ birthdays on Facebook used to be a built-in part of the experience. But the interface and layout of Facebook’s desktop and mobile apps have gone through significant changes over the past few years. As we approach 2025, many users are asking: “Where can I find my friends’ birthdays now?” This guide breaks down everything you need to know about viewing birthdays on Facebook in 2025 — whether you’re using a computer or a mobile device.
Why Birthdays Disappeared from Your Facebook Feed
In recent years, Facebook’s algorithm has prioritized posts from individuals and groups, often shifting away from the calendar-style notifications that used to populate your News Feed. While the beloved birthday reminders haven’t vanished entirely, they have been moved to more specific sections. In some cases, if you don’t check your notifications regularly, you might miss them altogether.
The good news? Facebook still tracks and displays birthdays — you just need to know where to find them.
How to Find Friends’ Birthdays on Facebook (2025)
1. Using Facebook on Desktop
This remains one of the most efficient ways to view birthdays.
- Log in to your Facebook account at facebook.com.
- Look at the left-hand menu of your Home page. Click on Events.
- Once in the Events section, choose Birthdays — usually listed on the sidebar.
- You’ll now see a list of birthdays divided by Today, Upcoming Birthdays, and Recently Passed.
This section doesn’t just show today’s birthdays, but also lets you plan ahead for friends’ birthdays coming up in the week or month.
2. Using the Facebook Mobile App
The Facebook app for iOS and Android has undergone a series of updates. While slightly less intuitive than the desktop version, you can still access birthdays with a few taps:
- Open the Facebook app and tap the Search bar at the top of your screen.
- Type in “Birthdays” and you’ll see a shortcut titled Friends’ Birthdays.
- Tap this option, and it will bring you to a chronological list, starting with today’s birthday celebrations.
If you’re already on a specific friend’s profile, you can also scroll down their bio section to find their birthday info — assuming it’s set to public or visible to friends.
Get Notified of Upcoming Birthdays
To make sure you don’t miss a friend’s special day, Facebook allows users to customize their notifications in deep detail. Here’s how you can set it up in 2025:
- Go to Settings & Privacy from the main menu.
- Select Notifications, then choose Birthdays.
- Toggle the switch to enable birthday notifications. You can also decide whether you want them as push notifications, emails, or SMS alerts.
Doing this ensures you’re alerted ahead of time and can prepare a greeting, gift, or even a fun birthday meme.
New Additions in 2025
Facebook is constantly tweaking features, and in 2025, some users are noting that AI-generated birthday suggestions and customizable cards are being tested as part of the platform’s latest features. This means you might soon see reminders that suggest personalized messages or even AI-created images celebrating your friend.
Alternative Ways to Keep Track
If you’re the kind of person who likes a more centralized system outside of social media, consider exporting your Facebook friends’ birthdays to a digital calendar:
- Use Facebook’s Events page to manually note down recurring dates.
- For tech-savvy users, browser extensions and third-party tools may offer syncing with Google Calendar or Outlook.
- Some birthday reminder apps now integrate directly with your Facebook account — offering pop-ups and notifications even when you’re not on the app.
Final Thoughts
While the navigation has changed, Facebook still holds a valuable timeline of your friends’ birthdays. Whether you’re on desktop or mobile, a few quick taps can reveal upcoming celebrations and make it easy to stay connected with loved ones.
As Facebook pivots more toward personalized content powered by AI, we can expect even more innovative features for remembering and celebrating life’s milestones. Until then, knowing where to find birthdays — and setting up reminders — is the key to becoming the friend who always remembers.
Tip: Mark your calendar now for the closest ones. A well-timed “Happy Birthday!” (or even better, a thoughtful message) goes a long way in maintaining friendships.
