67 Retirement Wishes

Find heartfelt and uplifting retirement wishes to celebrate this exciting new chapter.

You’ve given your best—now enjoy the best that life has to offer! Happy Retirement!

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Updated February 14, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer


Retirement is a time to look back with pride and look forward with excitement. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another—one filled with new opportunities, relaxation, and time to do the things you love.

Whether you’re wishing a friend, family member, or coworker well on their retirement journey, a thoughtful message can make all the difference. Here, you’ll find heartfelt and inspiring retirement wishes to celebrate this special time. Some bring encouragement, others a touch of humor, but all express warm congratulations for a well-earned retirement.

May these wishes help you share your appreciation and joy as someone begins this new adventure in life!



  1. May retirement bring you days so bright,
    Filled with laughter, love, and light.
    No more stress, just time to play,
    Enjoy the gift of each new day!



  2. Wishing you joy, relaxation, and all the happiness retirement has to offer!



  3. Best wishes for retirement
    No work today for you.
    Life now offers you the finer things
    Days filled with what you want to do!
    Happiness and relaxation are wished for you
    But make sure your days are filled with things to do!



  4. Congratulations on a well-earned retirement—may your days be filled with laughter and peace.



  5. Now begins the time to do what you love—enjoy every moment!



  6. Time is now yours to spend as you please
    You can relax and enjoy your days with ease
    No more bosses, no more tasks
    Just time to sit and relax.



  7. No more bosses, no more tasks Just time to sit and relax.
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  8. No more deadlines, no more stress,
    Just days of freedom and happiness!



  9. May your days be filled with laughter and cheer,
    Enjoy every moment—your time is here!



  10. You worked hard, and now it’s time to play—enjoy retirement to the fullest!



  11. No more schedules or meetings—just time for you to do as you please!



  12. As you enter retirement's blissful embrace,
    Your journey shifts to a slower pace.
    A tapestry woven with years well spent,
    A legacy left, impactful and content.



  13. Wishing you a retirement full of health, happiness, and cherished moments.
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  14. May your retirement be filled with the things that bring you the most joy!



  15. Cheers to you! You’ve earned this time to relax and enjoy life.



  16. The work is done, the time is here,
    For days of joy and skies so clear.
    May happiness be yours to find,
    With peaceful heart and rested mind.



  17. Retirement is your reward for years of dedication—enjoy it fully!
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  18. A life of leisure now awaits,
    Filled with joy and open gates.



  19. May every day of retirement bring you happiness and peace.



  20. Best wishes as you trade deadlines for relaxation and work for leisure!



  21. Farewell to the days of toil and grind,
    A new chapter unfolds, serene and kind.
    May joy dance in each moment's measure,
    As you savor the fruits of a well-earned leisure.



  22. Wishing you fun, adventure, and endless joy in your retirement!



  23. May your days be filled with sunshine, laughter, and time for the things you love.



  24. Here’s to all the wonderful moments that retirement will bring!



  25. No more meetings, no more rush,
    Just quiet mornings, soft and lush.
    May every moment bring you cheer,
    Best wishes now—your time is here!



  26. You deserve every bit of happiness that retirement offers—enjoy it!



  27. Wishing you good health and great memories in your new journey.



  28. May every sunrise bring you peace,
    And every sunset bring sweet release.



  29. Your hard work has paid off—now enjoy the freedom of retirement!



  30. May each retirement day be better than the last—enjoy every moment!
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  31. Time to trade in the briefcase for a suitcase—happy travels and adventures!



  32. May your retirement be filled with everything that makes you smile.



  33. Cheers to you, with wishes sincere,
    For a retirement that's truly premier.
    May happiness reign in your newfound domain,
    As you enjoy the freedom retirement does contain.



  34. No more alarms—just the freedom to wake up to whatever you choose!



  35. The best chapter of your life begins now—enjoy retirement!



  36. The road ahead is open wide,
    With love and joy right by your side.
    May every day bring something new,
    A life of ease well-earned by you!



  37. You’ve been an inspiration—may your retirement be just as inspiring!
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  38. No more meetings, no more grind,
    Just happy moments, peace of mind!



  39. Sending you wishes for long, happy, and healthy retirement years!



  40. Now is the time to make new memories—enjoy every moment!



  41. The best part of retirement? Every day is a weekend! Enjoy it!



  42. Wishing you countless joyful moments and well-earned relaxation.



  43. Retirement is your new adventure—go and make the most of it!



  44. In this stage of life, may laughter resound,
    And tranquil moments in abundance be found.
    Your inspiration echoes, a guiding light,
    As you embark on this retiree's flight.



  45. May your retirement be as bright and rewarding as your career.



  46. Wishing you joy in all you do,
    May each day bring something new!



  47. Retirement is not the end but a new beginning—may it be filled with adventure!
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  48. Wishing you endless time for hobbies, travel, and the people you love.



  49. Cheers to freedom, relaxation, and a lifetime of happiness ahead!



  50. Retirement’s here—oh, what delight!
    Sleep in late or dance at night.
    May happiness be yours to keep,
    With memories sweet and rest so deep!



  51. You’ve given so much—now it’s time to focus on you! Enjoy retirement.



  52. May your retirement bring you everything you’ve dreamed of and more!



  53. No more deadlines, just sunshine and free time—enjoy it all!



  54. The working years have come and gone,
    Now life’s adventure carries on!



  55. Your legacy at work remains, but now it’s time to create a new one in retirement.



  56. Wishing you relaxation, adventure, and plenty of joyful moments!



  57. Retirement is your time to shine—may it be bright and fulfilling!



  58. We will miss your smiling face
    And miss you at this place
    But we are so happy for you
    You can now do what you want to!



  59. Wishing you enjoyment and happiness every minute of retirement - you earned it!  Sam Fickinsen
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  60. May your days be filled with laughter and your heart with joy.



  61. May your retirement be filled with fun,
    A brand-new chapter has begun!



  62. You’ve worked hard—now it’s time to savor every carefree moment.



  63. A wonderful new chapter begins—wishing you endless joy in retirement!



  64. Retirement is your time to do what makes you happiest—enjoy it!



  65. Wishing you peace, adventure, and all the happiness in the world!



  66. No more meetings—just time for what truly matters! Happy retirement!



  67. May your retirement be filled with moments that make your heart smile.



  68. You can now focus on your passion
    Whether it be building or designing fashions
    The most important thing is that you can
    Do as you want, just sit in the sun and get a tan!



  69. Cheers to you and all you’ve done,
    Now it's time to rest and run!



  70. Wishing you the freedom to explore, relax, and embrace new joys.



  71. May your retirement be filled with family, fun, and fulfillment.



  72. We think you're swell
    We wish you well
    You will be missed
    But oh what bliss
    That retirement brings
    You can do things
    That you want to do
    Congratulations to YOU!



  73. Cheers to new beginnings, exciting adventures, and endless happiness!



  74. Wishing you a retirement filled with purpose, relaxation, and joy!


Don't look at retirement as the end of something, when it is the beginning of newfound freedom. J. Beverly Daniel

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