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 tap the three horizontal lines (on mobile), then select Settings & privacy and then Settings.
Once you are in Settings, look for Personal information in the left menu. Click or tap it to open that section. You will see fields for your name, email, phone number, and other details — your birthday appears here as well.
Key Takeaways
- Your birthday field is located in Settings under Personal information, accessible from the menu in the top right corner.
- You can change your birthday to any date, but Facebook limits how often you can change it — typically once every 60 days.
- If you hide your birthday from your profile, only you and Facebook can see it; friends will not see it unless you change the privacy setting.
- Changing your birthday does not affect your account security, password, or any other login information.
Edit Your Birthday and Set Privacy Controls
Click on the birthday field to open the date picker. Select the month, day, and year you want to use. Facebook will show your current birthday first — if it is wrong, straightforward choose the correct date from the dropdown menus or calendar view.
After you enter the new date, look for the privacy icon next to the birthday field (it looks like a person, a lock, or a globe depending on your current setting). Click or tap this icon to decide who can see your birthday. Your options are usually Public (everyone), Friends (only your Facebook friends), or Only me (hidden from everyone except Facebook). Choose the level of privacy you prefer.
Once you have set the date and privacy level, scroll down and click Save changes. Facebook will confirm the update, and your birthday is now changed.
What Happens When You Change Your Birthday
When you update your birthday, Facebook does not send a notification to your friends. They will not see a post about the change in their feed, and they will not receive a message. If your birthday was previously visible to them, they may notice the new date the next time they visit your profile — but only if you keep the privacy setting at Public or Friends.
If you set your birthday to Only me, no one except you will see it on your profile. Facebook will still use your birthday internally for account security and to show you birthday reminders, but your friends will have no way to know when your birthday is unless you tell them directly.
The 60-Day Change Limit
Facebook restricts how often you can change your birthday. Once you change it, you typically cannot change it again for 60 days. This limit exists to prevent misuse of the birthday field for account security purposes.
If you try to change your birthday before 60 days have passed, Facebook will show you a message saying you cannot change it yet and will tell you when you can change it again. If you made a mistake and need to change it sooner, you may be able to contact Facebook through the Help Center, though they do not always override this limit for minor corrections.
Changing Birthday on Mobile Devices
On an iPhone or Android phone, the process is nearly identical. Open the Facebook app, tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner (iPhone) or top right corner (Android), scroll down to Settings & privacy, then tap Settings. Find Personal information and tap your birthday field.
Select the new date using the mobile date picker, set your privacy level by tapping the privacy icon, and then scroll down and tap Save changes. The mobile version works the same way as the desktop version — the only difference is the layout and button placement.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One frequent error is forgetting to save your changes. After you pick a new birthday and adjust the privacy setting, you must scroll down and click or tap Save changes. If you close the page or navigate away without saving, your old birthday will remain on your account.
Another mistake is not checking the privacy setting. If you change your birthday but leave the privacy set to Public, everyone on Facebook — including people who are not your friends — will be able to see it. Review the privacy icon before you save to make sure you are comfortable with who can see your birthday.
Do not try to change your birthday multiple times in a short period. The 60-day limit will block you, and repeated attempts will not speed up the process. If you made an error, you will have to wait until the limit expires before you can correct it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide my birthday from everyone on Facebook?
Yes. Set the privacy level to Only me when you edit your birthday. This hides it from your profile and from all your friends. Facebook will still have your birthday on file for account security, but no one else will see it.
What if I forgot my real birthday and put the wrong one on my account?
You can change it to the correct date using the same steps above. Keep in mind the 60-day limit applies, so you will not be able to change it again for two months after you make the correction.
Does changing my birthday affect my Facebook account security or password?
No. Your birthday is separate from your login credentials. Changing your birthday does not reset your password, log you out, or affect how you sign into Facebook. Your account security remains the same.
Will my friends get a notification when I change my birthday?
No. Facebook does not notify friends when you change your birthday. They will only see the new date if they visit your profile and you have set the privacy to allow them to see it.
Can I change my birthday more than once every 60 days?
No. Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between birthday changes. If you try to change it sooner, you will see a message telling you when you can change it next. There is no way to bypass this limit through the standard settings.