What to Write in a Card: Retirement

Celebrating a new chapter with warmth and gratitude

Retirement is a milestone filled with celebration, reflection, and excitement for what's next. Whether you're a colleague, manager, company, or friend, finding the right words to honour this special moment can make all the difference.

To help you celebrate this special milestone, here are heartfelt and inspiring message ideas for retirement cards, perfect for celebrating the journey and wishing happiness ahead.

From colleague and managers

Keep it professional, respectful and appreciative

• Congratulations on your retirement! Your dedication and hard work have been an inspiration to us all.
• Wishing you a retirement filled with relaxation, joy, and all the things you love most. You've earned it!
• It's been a pleasure working alongside you. Enjoy this exciting new chapter, you'll be missed!
• Thank you for your years of commitment and leadership. Best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
• Happy Retirement! May your days be filled with happiness and new adventures.

From companies and teams

Grateful and celebratory.

• We thank you for your invaluable contributions and wish you the very best as you begin your retirement.
• Your impact on the team and company will be remembered fondly. Enjoy every moment of this new journey!
• Congratulations on reaching this wonderful milestone. Here's to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement!
• With deepest gratitude for your dedication, we wish you all the best in your retirement years.
• Happy Retirement from all of us. Thank you for being such a vital part of our journey.

From friends and loved ones

Warm, personal and joyful

• Cheers to your retirement. May it be everything you dreamed of and more!
• Wishing you endless days of happiness, adventure, and relaxation. You deserve it!
• Retirement is just the beginning of a new adventure. So excited to see what's next for you!
• Thank you for being such a wonderful friend and inspiration. Enjoy this new chapter to the fullest.
• Happy Retirement! Here's to more time for fun, family, and all the things you love.

Light and playful

For a fun, upbeat touch.

• Retirement: the only job where you can show up late, leave early, and get paid for it! Enjoy every minute!
• Now the fun begins. Enjoy your new “to-do” list: relax, explore, and don't forget to nap!
• Goodbye tension, hello pension! Wishing you a retirement full of laughter and joy.
• Time to trade your briefcase for a beach bag. Happy Retirement!
• Retirement: officially your longest coffee break ever. Enjoy it!

True words, sincere wishes

Retirement messages are all about honouring years of effort and celebrating new beginnings, a simple honest note always shines through.