The Ultimate List of 40th Birthday Gift Ideas (2024)

This humorous vintage-inspired tee feels custom since it celebrates the recipient's year of birth. It's budget-friendly at under $20, and is available in a range of colors and styles to choose from.

This gift box is filled with retro candies from 40 years ago. It'll take them right back to fond memories of grade school, summer camp, birthday parties, and trips to the mall.

This unique book, which features covers of The New York Times from every birthday they've had, has over 1,000 5-star reviews. Customers loved the quality, which is fitting for a coffee table book, as well as how it sparked conversation.

Sure, Oh! The Places You'll Go is great for a graduation gift. But this cheeky version of the Dr. Seuss classic is perfect as a 40th birthday gag gift.

This waterproof bag is perfect for storing makeup or other essentials like tech accessories and toiletries. It offers a sweet reminder of their birth year, and how special they are to you.

The Cloudrift sneaker from On Running is designed to be super soft on heels, and has a lightweight upper that's ideal for city walking or running errands. It comes in three colors for men, as well as two colors for women.

This is no ordinary jigsaw puzzle. Completing it will assemble a front page of The New York Times from a special date in history (like their birthday!).

Pre-load this top-rated digital picture frame with cherished memories from 40 years of a life well lived. The interface is easy to use, and adding photos via the app is a breeze.

You don't have to spend a fortune to buy her a piece of jewelry she'll always associate with her 40th. This charm made from sterling silver features cubic zirconia detailing and can easily attach onto any bracelet or necklace she regularly wears.

If they're not thrilled about turning another year older, this humorous wine glass will remind them that age is just a number. The text is etched on so it's durable, and the glass is dishwasher safe.

This candle derives its humor from a cheeky message printed in the style of an optometrist's chart.

Inspire their love of fitness with this gadget that makes a game out of exercise. They just put their smartphone or tablet on the board, lean on it in the plank position, and control app-based games through the movements. Super fun... and super challenging!

If they travel often for work or leisure, this hanging toiletry bag will help keep all their essentials organized. It features three interior compartments (including a clear removable pouch useful for airport security), and it's all spill-proof to avoid any unwelcome surprises.

With this vegan and cruelty-free balm trio, she doesn't have to choose between sun protection and glowing skin. These shimmering mineral sticks are designed to be used as sunscreen, as well as blush, lip color, and eyeshadow base.

For the recipient who loves to stay organized, this sleek wallet is designed to hold all her essential cards, bills, and loose change. It's made with luxurious Italian leather, and can be monogrammed in gold foil to take it over the top.

This weight of this 12-pound blanket is designed to reduce anxiety and promote more restful sleep. Whether they use it for casual lounging or as their nighttime blanket, the homebody in your life is sure to be obsessed.

Entertainers will appreciate this porcelain serving platter, handmade in France, which features a colorful glaze that comes in four shades. It's impressively durable and safe for the freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

In this collection of hilarious and heartfelt essays, best-selling author R. Eric Thomas reflects on his past while visiting his hometown of Baltimore. It's an entertaining read that's sure to resonate around the time of their 40th birthday.