Snapchat is an instant messaging application that allows you to share ephemeral photos and videos with your friends. But did you know that you can also see your contacts' birthdays on Snapchat ? This is a very practical feature so you don't forget to wish your loved ones a happy birthday and send them a personalized snap.

In this article we will explain to you 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 to activate the birthday feature on Snap?

To be able to see your friends' birthdays on Snapchat , you must first enable the birthday feature on your account. Here's how to do it:

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

Once you enable the birthday feature , you will see a birthday cake appear next to your name in your profile. You'll also see a emoji next to your birthday friends' names.

3 ways to see your friends' birthdays on Snap!

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

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

Method 1: From the chats screen

• Open the Snapchat app and swipe the screen to the right to access the chats screen.
• Tap on the cake located at the top left of the screen: this is the ” 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 the name or bitmoji of the friend whose birthday you want to see.
• Their profile will open and you will see their date of birth and age under their name.

Method 3: from the birthday minis

• Open the Snapchat app and swipe down to access your friends list.
• Tap “Minis” at the bottom right of the screen.
• Tap “Birthdays” from the available minis.
• You'll 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 is today on Snapchat

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

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

You will 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 to see your friends' upcoming birthdays on Snapchat?

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

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

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

How to see the birthday of a friend who doesn't have the birthday feature on Snapchat?

To see the birthday of a friend who doesn't have the birthday feature on Snapchat, you need to ask them for their birthday or use another source of information. You cannot see the birthday of a friend who has not activated the birthday feature on their profile, friends list, snapcode or horoscope. You also won't receive a notification when it's his birthday.

If you want to encourage your friend to enable 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 him a humorous message.

How do you know if a friend saw their birthday snap on Snapchat?

To find out if a friend has seen their birthday snap on Snapchat , you need to access the conversation you have with them. To do this, follow these steps:

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

You will see a symbol that indicates whether the snap was sent, received, opened or replayed by your friend. You will also see the date and time the snap was sent and opened.

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

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

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

You'll also see an emoji that represents their star sign next to their username. You can tap this emoji to see more information about their horoscope, personality, compatibilities or traits.

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

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

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon at the bottom left of the screen.
• Tap the calendar icon at the top right to go to the friends screen.
• Scroll down and tap “Birthdays” to see the list of contacts whose birthday is today.
• Tap the “Create Group” button at the top right to create a group with the contacts whose birthday is today. You'll see a screen that lets you name the group, add or remove members, and choose an emoji to represent it.
• Tap the “Create” button at the top right to create the group. You'll 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 happy birthday at the same time on Snapchat and share your wishes, compliments or jokes with them. You can also send them individual birthday snaps or use the birthday minis to create original birthday photos with them.

How to see the history of birthday snaps sent and received on Snapchat?

To see the history of birthday snaps sent and received on Snapchat , you need to navigate to the conversation you have with the relevant contact. To do this, follow these steps:

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

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

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FAQ: frequently asked questions about birthdays on snap

Here are some questions you might ask about birthdays on snap :

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 the conversation you are having with them. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap the chat icon at the bottom left of the screen.
• Tap the birthday contact
• Tap the phone icon at the top right to start a voice chat with it. You will see a green circle which indicates that the connection is established.
• Tap the camera icon at the top right to switch to video mode. You will see your face and that of your friend on the screen.
• Tap the mic icon at the bottom left to turn the sound on or off.
• Tap the smiley icon at the bottom right to add filters or stickers to your or your friend's face. You can scroll through the different categories at the bottom of the screen and tap the filter or sticker of your choice. You can resize, rotate or delete a filter or sticker using your fingers on the screen.
• Tap the puzzle icon at the bottom right to access the minis. Minis are apps built into Snapchat that allow you to play games, watch videos, take quizzes, or create original birthday photos with your friend. You can choose the mini of your choice by scrolling through the different options at the bottom of the screen and press the “Add” button to open it in video chat. You can edit or close a mini by tapping the pencil or cross icon at the top right of the mini.
• Tap 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 voice or video chat on Snapchat and share your wishes, compliments or jokes with them. You can also send him 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 must access your account settings. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Snapchat app and tap your profile photo at the top left of the screen.
• Tap the gear icon at the top right to access Settings.
• Scroll down and tap “Date of Birth.”
• If you want to change your date of birth, tap “Change” 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 date of birth, turn off the “Birthday” button to prevent your friends from seeing your date of birth and astrological sign. You will also no longer see your friends' birthdays.