Snapchat is an instant messaging app that lets you share ephemeral photos and videos with your friends. But did you know you can also see your contacts' birthdays on Snapchat ? It's a really handy feature for remembering to wish your loved ones a happy birthday and send them a personalized snap.

In this article, we will explain how to see birthdays on snap , how to activate this option and how to send original birthday messages .

Here's a quick and easy video tutorial to see all your friends' birthdays on Snapchat !

How do I activate the birthday feature on Snap?

To see your friends' birthdays on Snapchat , you must first activate the birthday feature on your account. Here's how:

• Step 1: Open the Snapchat app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.
• Step 2: Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to access the settings.
• Step 3: Locate the "Date of Birth" option and tap on it!
• Step 4: Enter your date of birth and choose whether you want your friends to know it's your birthday by checking the appropriate box.

Once you've activated the birthday feature , you'll see a birthday cake next to your name in your profile. You'll also see a emoji next to the names of your friends whose birthday it is.

3 ways to see your friends' birthdays on Snapchat!

Method	Benefits	Disadvantages
From the chat screen	Simple and quick	Only shows today's birthdays
From a friend's profile	Allows you to see the date of birth and age	Requires searching for the friend in the list
From the mini birthday parties	Allows you to see upcoming birthdays	Requires installing the mini

There are several ways to see your friends' birthdays on Snapchat . Here are the most common:

Method 1: From the chat screen

• Open the Snapchat app and swipe the screen to the right to access the chat screen.
• Tap the cake located in the top left corner of the screen: this is the “Birthdays ” section.
• You will then be able to see the list of contacts whose birthday it is, and possibly send them a birthday snap.

Method 2: from a friend's profile

• Open the Snapchat app and swipe down to access your friends list.
• Tap on the name or Bitmoji of the friend whose birthday you want to see.
• His profile will open and you will see his date of birth and age under his name.

Method 3: Starting with mini birthday parties

• Open the Snapchat app and swipe down to access your friends list.
• Tap “Minis” in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Select “Birthdays” from the available minis.
• You will see a list of your friends' upcoming birthdays, as well as the option to send them a personalized birthday photo.

How to see the list of contacts whose birthday it is today on Snapchat

To see the list of contacts whose birthday it is today on Snapchat, you need to access the Friends screen. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap the calendar icon in the top right corner to access the friends screen.
• Scroll down and tap “Birthdays” to see the list of contacts whose birthday it is today.

You'll see a birthday cake next to the username of your contacts who are celebrating their birthday. You can send them a personalized birthday snap by tapping on their name.

How can I see my friends' upcoming birthdays on Snapchat?

To see your friends' upcoming birthdays on Snapchat, you need to access the Friends screen. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap the calendar icon in the top right corner to access the friends screen.
• Scroll down and tap “Upcoming Birthdays” to see a list of contacts whose birthdays are coming up soon.

You'll see the number of days left until your contacts' birthdays, along with their astrological sign and birthday emoji. You can send them an early birthday snap by tapping on their name.

How can I see the birthday of a friend who hasn't activated the birthday feature on Snapchat?

To see a friend's birthday if they haven't enabled birthday notifications on Snapchat, you'll need to ask them for their date of birth or use another source of information. You can't see a friend's birthday on their profile, friends list, Snapcode, or horoscope. You also won't receive a notification when it's their birthday.

If you want to encourage your friend to activate the birthday feature on Snapchat , you can send them a snap with a filter or sticker that reminds them to do so. For example, you can use the "Happy Unbirthday" filter or the "Activate Your Birthday" sticker to send them a humorous message.

How can I tell if a friend has seen my birthday snap on Snapchat?

To see if a friend has seen your birthday snap on Snapchat , you need to access your conversation with them. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap the name of a contact you sent a birthday snap to to open a conversation with them.
• Press the “i” button in the top right corner to access the conversation details.
• Scroll down and tap “Sent Snaps” to see the list of snaps you have sent to this contact.
• Tap on the birthday snap you sent to see its status.

You'll see a symbol indicating whether the snap has been sent, received, opened, or replayed by your friend. You'll also see the date and time the snap was sent and opened.

How can I see a friend's date of birth and astrological sign on Snapchat?

To see a friend's birthdate and astrological sign on Snapchat , you need to access their profile. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap on the name of a contact whose birthdate and astrological sign you want to see to open a conversation with them.
• Tap on their username at the top of the screen to access their profile.
• Scroll down and tap “Birthday” to see their date of birth and astrological sign.

You'll also see an emoji representing their astrological sign next to their username. You can tap this emoji to see more information about their horoscope, personality, compatibility, or traits.

How to create a group of friends to wish them all a happy birthday at the same time on Snapchat?

To create a group of friends to wish them all a happy birthday at the same time on Snapchat, you need to access the Friends screen. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap the calendar icon in the top right corner to access the friends screen.
• Scroll down and tap “Birthdays” to see the list of contacts whose birthday it is today.
• Tap the “Create a group” button in the top right corner to create a group with contacts whose birthday it is today. You will see a screen that allows you to name the group, add or remove members, and choose an emoji to represent it.
• Tap the “Create” button in the top right corner to create the group. You will see a screen that allows you to send a personalized birthday snap to the group or start a voice or video chat with the group.

You can create a group of friends to wish them a happy birthday all at once on Snapchat and share your wishes, compliments, or jokes. You can also send them individual birthday snaps or use birthday minis to create fun birthday photos with them.

How can I view the history of birthday snaps sent and received on Snapchat?

To view the history of birthday snaps sent and received on Snapchat , you need to access your conversation with the contact in question. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap on the name of a contact with whom you have exchanged birthday snaps to open a conversation with them.
• Press the “i” button in the top right corner to access the conversation details.
• Scroll down and tap “Sent Snaps” to see the list of snaps you have sent to this contact.
• Tap on the birthday snap you sent to see its status, date and time it was sent and opened.
• Scroll down and tap “Received Snaps” to see the list of snaps you have received from this contact.
• Tap on the birthday snap you received to see its status, date, and time of receipt and opening.

You can view the history of birthday snaps sent and received on Snapchat and relive the moments shared with your friends on their birthdays. You can also save or delete birthday snaps by long-pressing on them and selecting the corresponding option.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about birthdays on Snapchat

Here are some questions you might have about birthdays on Snapchat :

How to congratulate a friend on their birthday using voice or video chat on Snapchat?

To congratulate a friend on their birthday using voice or video chat on Snapchat, you need to access your conversation with them. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
• Tap on the name of a contact whose birthday it is to open a conversation with them.
• Tap the phone icon in the top right corner to start a voice chat with him. You'll see a green circle indicating that the connection is established.
• Tap the camera icon in the top right corner to switch to video mode. You will see your face and your friend's face on the screen.
• Tap the microphone icon in the bottom left corner to turn the sound on or off.
• Tap the smiley face icon in the bottom right corner to add filters or stickers to your face or your friend's. You can scroll through the different categories at the bottom of the screen and tap the filter or sticker you want. You can resize, rotate, or delete a filter or sticker using your fingers on the screen.
• Tap the puzzle icon in the bottom right corner to access Minis. Minis are apps built into Snapchat that let you play games, watch videos, take quizzes, or create fun birthday photos with your friend. You can choose the Mini you want by scrolling through the options at the bottom of the screen and tap the "Add" button to open it in the video chat. You can edit or close a Mini by tapping the pencil or cross icon in the top right corner of the Mini.
• Press the “Hang Up” button at the bottom center to end the voice or video chat with your friend.

You can congratulate your friend on their birthday using Snapchat's voice or video chat and share your wishes, compliments, or jokes. You can also send them personalized birthday snaps during or after the chat.

How to change or hide your date of birth on Snapchat?

To change or hide your date of birth on Snapchat , you need to access your account settings. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.
• Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to access settings.
• Scroll down and tap on “Date of birth”.
• If you want to change your date of birth, tap “Edit” and enter your new date of birth, then tap “Continue”. You can only change your date of birth twice a year.
• If you want to hide your birthdate, disable the "Birthday" button to prevent your friends from seeing your birthdate and astrological sign. You will also no longer see your friends' birthdays.