Open Facebook Settings and Find Your Birthday

To change your birthday on Facebook, start by opening Facebook on your computer or phone and logging in. Click the downward arrow in the top right corner (on desktop) or the three horizontal lines (on mobile), then select Settings and privacy followed by Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look for Personal information in the left menu. Click on it, and you will see a section labeled Basic information. Your current birthday appears here, along with other personal details like your name and email address.

Key Takeaways

  • Your birthday is stored in the Basic information section under Personal information in Settings, accessible from the menu in the top right corner.
  • You can change your birthday to any date, but Facebook limits how often you can edit it — typically once every 60 days.
  • After you change your birthday, you can choose who sees it: only you, friends, or everyone, using the privacy dropdown next to the date.
  • If you have not changed your birthday recently, the option to edit it will be available when ready; if you changed it less than 60 days ago, you will need to wait.
  • The change takes effect right away, but friends will only see the new date if your privacy setting allows them to view it.

Edit Your Birthday and Set Privacy

Click on the birthday field to open the editing window. You will see three dropdown menus for the month, day, and year. Select the correct month first, then the day, then the year. Facebook will not let you enter a future date — the system rejects any birthday that has not already occurred.

After you enter the new date, look for the privacy icon next to the birthday field. It usually shows a lock, a globe, or a silhouette. Click it to choose who can see your birthday: Only me, Friends, or Public. Select your preference, then click Save or Done to confirm the change.

Understand Facebook's 60-Day Waiting Period

Facebook restricts how often you can change your birthday. If you have not edited it in the last 60 days, you can change it right away. If you changed it less than 60 days ago, Facebook will display a message telling you when you can edit it again. This limit applies whether you changed it intentionally or Facebook auto-filled it during account creation.

The 60-day rule exists to prevent misuse and protect account security. If you made a mistake entering your birthday when you first signed up, you may have to wait before correcting it. Plan ahead if you know you will need to update it.

What Happens If You Cannot Change Your Birthday Right Now

If you see a message saying you cannot change your birthday yet, the waiting period has not passed. Facebook will show you the exact date when you can edit it again. You cannot bypass this restriction through any other method — there is no way to speed it up or request an exception through Facebook's help system.

If you believe your birthday was entered incorrectly during account creation and you need to change it urgently, your only option is to contact Facebook through their Help Center and explain the situation. They may review your request, but there is no may provide they will override the waiting period. Most requests take several days to receive a response.

Verify Your Change Took Effect

After you save your new birthday, return to the Basic information section to confirm the change appears correctly. The new date should display when ready. If you set your privacy to Friends or Public, your friends will see the updated birthday on your profile and may receive a notification that your birthday has changed.

If you set it to Only me, no one else will see the birthday at all — not even your friends. You can change the privacy setting at any time without waiting another 60 days; the waiting period only applies to changing the actual date itself.

Mobile App Steps for Changing Your Birthday

On the Facebook mobile app, the process is nearly identical. Open the app, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right (iPhone) or top right (Android), scroll down to Settings and privacy, then tap Settings. Tap Personal information, then Basic information.

Tap on your birthday to edit it. The date picker will appear with month, day, and year fields. Enter the new date, tap the privacy icon to set who can see it, then tap Save. The change will sync across all your devices within a few minutes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do not try to change your birthday more than once in a 60-day window — the second attempt will fail and you will have to wait longer. Some people accidentally set their privacy to Public when they meant to keep it private; double-check the privacy setting before saving.

If you are changing your birthday because you entered the wrong year during signup, remember that Facebook will not let you enter a future date. You must enter a date that has already passed. Also, be aware that if you have a verified ID on your account (for business or creator purposes), changing your birthday may require additional verification steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide my birthday from everyone on Facebook?

Yes. Set the privacy dropdown next to your birthday to Only me. This hides it from your profile and prevents Facebook from sending birthday reminders to your friends. You can change this setting anytime without waiting the 60 days.

What if I entered the wrong year when I created my account?

You can change it the same way you would change any birthday, but you will need to wait 60 days from your last edit. If you created the account recently and entered the wrong year, you may have to wait before correcting it. Contact Facebook's Help Center if the incorrect age is causing problems with account features.

Will my friends get notified when I change my birthday?

Only if your privacy setting allows them to see it. If you set it to Friends or Public, they may see a notification that your birthday changed. If you set it to Only me, no notification is sent.

Can I change my birthday on the Facebook website and the app at the same time?

No. Once you change it on one device, the 60-day waiting period starts. You cannot change it again on another device until that period ends. The change syncs across all your devices automatically.

What if I forgot my birthday and need to change it back?

You will need to wait 60 days from your last edit before you can change it again. In the meantime, you can set your privacy to Only me so no one sees the incorrect date. If you need help recovering your real birthday, Facebook's Help Center may be able to information.