Retirement Wishes

Writing a happy retirement message can be both meaningful and fun, especially when you're crafting thoughtful retirement messages for someone who's made a lasting impact. If you're wondering what to write in a retirement card, consider including a heartfelt retirement message that celebrates their accomplishments and future adventures.

Whether you need a retirement message for a colleague who’s been a great team player or you're simply looking for general retirement card messages, we are here to help. You can choose from warm and sincere retirement wishes for a colleague, or keep it light with short retirement wishes and even funny retirement messages. No matter what, knowing what to write in a retirement card makes all the difference in showing your appreciation.


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Short Retirement Wishes

- Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!

- Happy retirement!

- Enjoy every moment of your well-deserved retirement!

- I hope you have a lovely retirement!

Retirement Wishes For Women

- Congratulations on your retirement! May this new chapter bring you endless joy, relaxation, and the time to pursue all the passions you've wanted to pursue. You've earned every moment of this well-deserved break!

- Retirement is just the beginning of the fun! May your days be filled with exciting new adventures, cherished moments with loved ones, and the freedom to do whatever makes you happiest. Enjoy every minute. 

- Happy retirement to a woman who has been an inspiration to so many. Your dedication and passion have left a lasting legacy. Now it's time for you to relax and enjoy the wonderful life you've built. Cheers to you!

- To a strong, amazing woman, may your retirement be as incredible as the career you've had. Take this time to relax, explore, and cherish every moment. You've earned this!

- Congratulations on your retirement! You are a woman of wisdom, compassion, and strength, and you deserve all the happiness this new chapter will bring. Enjoy the freedom to do what you love!

Retirement Wishes For Men

- Congratulations on your retirement! You are a remarkable man who has made a significant impact throughout your career. Now it's time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. May your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and all the things you love.

-To a man who has always shown strength, integrity, and dedication in all he does—congratulations on your retirement! May this next chapter of life bring you the peace, adventure, and happiness.

- Congratulations on your retirement! You are a man of great wisdom and experience, and your contributions have made a lasting difference. Now it's time to focus on yourself and enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

- To a phenomenal man, your retirement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. May it be filled with all the activities and experiences that bring you happiness. You've earned this time to relax and enjoy life!

- Congratulations on your retirement! You are a man who has inspired others with your hard work, wisdom, and kindness. May this next phase of life be as rewarding and fulfilling as your career has been.

Retirement Wishes For Colleagues

- Thank you for all the years you have dedicated to your work, and we wish you good health, happiness and peace in your well-deserved retirement.

- Warmest congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. For many years you have been our support, source of knowledge, teacher, and inspiration. Your departure is a bittersweet moment. You can be sure that we will miss you very much, but we are happy for you and wish you all the best in your upcoming journey.

- On behalf of the entire team / all employees of the company, I would like to express my gratitude for your many years of work and dedication. We are glad that we had the pleasure of working with such an exceptional person as you. We wish you good health, happiness and fulfillment of all your dreams in your well-deserved retirement.

- Today is an extremely special day. On behalf of the entire team, I would like to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for all the years you have dedicated to our company. Your determination and ability to solve problems have not only contributed to the success of our company, but you have also made it a better place to work for everyone. I wish you health, happiness, and all the best in your upcoming journey.

Funny Retirement Wishes

- Lucky you! I'm still 35 years away from retirement,  I'd love to retire with you! 

- Mum, it's time for a new career: professional grandma! 😉 Congratulations! 

- Where are we going on our first trip? Starting tomorrow, you have no more excuses; pack your bags!

- Congratulations! Now you can finally spend more time doing what you love most: gossiping with your neighbors! 😉

- You can finally turn off your alarm clock! We wish you a fantastic retirement...

- Starting tomorrow, every day will be a weekend! Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!

Retirement Quotes

- "Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway." —Unknown

-  “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis

-  "There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it 'retirement.' I call it bliss." —Betty Sullivan

- “And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” —Abraham Lincoln

-  "I see retirement as just another of these reinventions, another chance to do new things and be a new version of myself." —Walt Mossberg