You can delete your birthday from Facebook in your profile settings, and Facebook won't show it to other people once you do
Your birthday is stored in your Facebook profile under basic information. Removing it takes about one minute and involves going to your profile, opening settings, and deleting the date from the birthday field. Once you delete it, Facebook stops displaying your birthday on your profile, in birthday reminders to your friends, and in Facebook's internal birthday calendar. You can also choose to hide your birthday from specific people or groups instead of deleting it entirely — Facebook lets you set who sees it.
The process is the same whether you use Facebook on a computer or phone. If you change your mind later, you can add your birthday back at any time using the same settings.
Key Takeaways
- Go to your profile, click the pencil icon next to your name, and select "Edit Profile" to reach the birthday field.
- Delete the date entirely to remove your birthday from Facebook completely, or use privacy settings to hide it from certain people.
- Facebook stops sending birthday reminders to your friends and removes the date from your profile once you delete it.
- You can add your birthday back later if you change your mind — deletion is not permanent.
How to delete your birthday on a computer
Open Facebook and go to your profile by clicking your name or profile picture in the top right corner. Once you are on your profile page, look for the pencil icon in the top right area near your cover photo. Click that icon and select "Edit Profile" from the menu that appears.
Scroll down to the "Basic Information" section. You will see a field labeled "Birthday" with your current date. Click on that field and delete the date entirely. After you delete it, click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page. Your birthday is now removed from your profile.
How to delete your birthday on a phone or tablet
Open the Facebook app and tap your profile picture or name at the bottom right of the screen. At the top of your profile, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) and then tap "Edit Profile."
Scroll down to "Basic Information" and tap the birthday field. Delete the date and tap "Save" or "Done" depending on your phone's operating system. The birthday will be removed from your profile when ready.
How to hide your birthday instead of deleting it
If you want to keep your birthday in your account but prevent people from seeing it, you can change the privacy setting instead of deleting it. Go to your profile settings the same way — click the pencil icon and select "Edit Profile" on a computer, or tap the menu and "Edit Profile" on a phone.
Find the birthday field and look for the privacy icon next to it (usually a small circle with lines or a lock symbol). Click or tap that icon and choose who can see your birthday. Your options are usually "Public" (everyone), "Friends" (only your friends), "Only Me" (nobody else), or "Custom" (specific people or groups). Select "Only Me" to hide it from everyone, or choose a different option if you want certain people to see it.
What happens after you delete your birthday
Once you delete your birthday, it no longer appears on your profile for anyone to see. Facebook stops sending birthday reminders to your friends on that date. If you had previously set your birthday to be visible, removing it means no notifications or alerts go out.
Your birthday is still stored in Facebook's systems if you ever want to add it back, but it is not visible to you or anyone else until you restore it. Deleting your birthday does not affect any other information on your profile or your account settings.
Why you might want to remove your birthday
Some people delete their birthday to reduce the amount of personal information stored on their profile. Others do it because they do not want strangers or acquaintances to know their age. Removing your birthday can also prevent unwanted birthday messages or reduce the visibility of your personal details if your profile is public.
If you only want to hide it from certain people — like coworkers or distant connections — using the privacy setting instead of deleting it lets you keep the information in your account while controlling who sees it.
How to add your birthday back if you change your mind
Go back to your profile settings using the same steps: click the pencil icon and select "Edit Profile" on a computer, or tap the menu and "Edit Profile" on a phone. Find the birthday field and enter your date again. You can type it in or use the calendar picker if Facebook provides one. Click "Save Changes" or "Save" when you are done.
Once you add it back, Facebook will resume sending birthday reminders to your friends and displaying your birthday on your profile according to whatever privacy setting you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Facebook notify people when I delete my birthday?
No. Facebook does not send notifications to your friends or contacts when you remove your birthday. People straightforward stop receiving birthday reminders on that date, and your birthday no longer appears on your profile.
Can I delete my birthday but keep my birth year visible?
Facebook's birthday field is a single entry — you cannot delete the full date while keeping just the year. If you want to show only your birth year, you would need to add it to a different field like "About You" or leave the birthday field empty and manually type your year elsewhere on your profile.
Will deleting my birthday affect my Facebook account or login?
No. Your birthday is only used for profile display and birthday reminders. Removing it does not change your password, login information, or any other account settings. You can still use Facebook normally.
What if I cannot find the birthday field in my settings?
Make sure you are in "Edit Profile" and not just viewing your profile. On a computer, click the pencil icon near your cover photo. On a phone, tap the menu icon and select "Edit Profile." If the birthday field still does not appear, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Facebook app.