Retirement is not the end. It is the start of a new part of life. It’s a chance to rest, explore, and enjoy the little things that were often missed during busy workdays.
For many people, leaving the workplace can feel emotional or even difficult. After all, work is often a big part of one’s life. That’s why a warm message can really make a difference.
Some people may feel a little lost or unsure during retirement, but your words can help them feel appreciated and hopeful. Whether you want to say goodbye to a colleague, support a family member, or cheer up a friend, a heartfelt message goes a long way.
Below, you’ll find a variety of retirement wishes to choose from. You can pick one that feels right. A kind message can make someone’s retirement happier. It can bring comfort, hope, and even a smile.
- Happy Retirement Wishes
- Heartfelt & Emotional Retirement Messages
- Simple and Short Retirement Wishes
- Retirement Wishes for Family Members
- Retirement Wishes for a Friend
- Professional Retirement Wishes
- Retirement Wishes from the Company, HR, and Team
- Retirement Wishes and Prayers
- Retirement Wishes in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam
- Retirement Quotes
- Funny Retirement Messages
Happy Retirement Wishes
Wishing you all the best in your retirement. May you enjoy a life full of happiness and good health..
Happy retirement! May you experience only the best things in your life ahead.
Congratulations on your retirement. May you enjoy every moment of this new journey of your life.
Wishing you nothing but the best in your retirement. May you find the satisfaction of a life well-lived.
May God make your retirement happier and healthier. My best wishes are with you today and always.
Sending heartfelt wishes for the new chapter of your life. May you be able to do all those exciting and happy things you couldn’t do all these times. Have a wonderful time.
Happy Retirement! Your hard work, efforts, and achievements are always a great inspiration to all of us. You have retired from the office, but we will miss you and keep you in our hearts forever.
Happy retirement. It is not actually the end part of life, rather it is a new opportunity to enjoy your life.
You have contributed and sacrificed a lot. May this retirement bring you the peace and happiness that you deserve.
Congratulations and best wishes on your retirement. May love and comfort keep you surrounded.
I feel proud to find a colleague like you. Congratulations on your retirement day and for all the positive achievements.
Congratulations on your retirement! May the years ahead be as rich and rewarding as the years you’ve dedicated to your work!
We wish you nothing but good health and joyous days in your retirement. Have a wonderful life and pray that we can carry out your ideals.
All these years, you’ve worked so hard. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy life. I hope you find peace and happiness in this new chapter.
Cherish every moment from now on. I hope you get the chance whatever you wanted to do. Happy Retirement!
Happy retirement! May God bless you and your days be filled with joy and ecstasy.
Retirement is another new chapter of life. I hope you enjoy it with relaxation, good health, and fun. Congratulations.
Life after retirement is like the second innings of life. Reward yourself with a great and joyous vacation that you have always craved for. Happy retirement!
Sending respect and well wishes for the new chapter of your life. May you have a joyous life full of exciting moments.
Farewell is always a grievous moment, but a coworker like you would always be remembered with great honor and love. Enjoy your retired life.
Wish you a happy, healthy, and adventurous life after retirement. May this new chapter brings immense ecstasy, laughter, and triumph in your life.
Happy retirement! Thank you for the blood, sweat, tears and hard work with which you’ve helped our company grow.
The quality which you’d bring to work is something which you will dearly miss in the workplace. I hope the chapter on retirement brings you great delight.
Heartiest congratulations! Hope for a colorful new stage of life along with this glamorous retirement!
All of us at work will miss you dearly. But, on the bright side, you get to spend some quality time with your family now. Happy retirement!
You deserve this new-found freedom after working so hard and with dedication all these years. Congratulations on your retirement.
Congratulations on your retirement! You deserve an amazing retirement and you have achieved it.
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If you know the person well, mention something special about their career or personality. It makes the message feel more real and thoughtful.
Heartfelt & Emotional Retirement Messages
I wish you a happy retirement! You’re a person who sometimes acts as a mentor, sometimes as a friend, and sometimes as a colleague with a helpful attitude. Thanks for being so kind and caring throughout your career.
Life is giving you another chance to find yourself again and start it all over again. May all your desires come true during this new phase of your life.
Watching you retire fills my heart with both joy and gratitude. You’ve worked so hard to provide for us, and now it’s time for you to rest and do what makes you happy. We love you./p>
Retirement is the beginning of a new life. May you spend this time with the people you love and do the things you always wanted to do. Happy retirement!
You’ve touched so many lives through your work. Now it’s time to care for yourself. Enjoy each day and make beautiful memories. Wishing you a joyful retirement ahead.
We had a great time to cherish forever, thousands of reasons for me to be thankful to you on this day. Wishing you an enjoyable life ahead. Happy retirement.
You truly deserve this peaceful time. May your days be filled with smiles, good health, and everything your heart desires. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest!
We are all grateful for your guidance, support, and great leadership. You’ll be missed for your generosity. Happy farewell.
Your retirement has brought you a new opportunity to experience freedom in life. I wish that you feel the thrill of life and embark on many adventures that never happened before.
Your life’s golden phase is about to start. May God bless you to fulfill all your personal aspirations through your retirement! Live your dreams as much as you can.
All your best work will be remembered with great gratitude and honor. May this retirement be the start of a happy time in your life.
May this retirement bring you the opportunity to discover a new meaning to life. May you be able to do things that you always wished for! Congratulations and best of luck with your retirement.
Happy retirement. Finally, you are going to have some time to spend only for yourself. Hope you test all the new ventures of your life to the fullest.
You’ve spent your life taking care of everyone else. Now, it’s your turn to be taken care of and enjoy every precious moment. I hope your retirement is filled with love and peace!
Simple and Short Retirement Wishes
Best wishes on your retirement. Have a wonderful life ahead!
Happy retirement day! May life keep all the best things stored for you.
Wishing you great health, longer naps and a very happy retirement!
You deserve a good rest now. Happy retirement!
Congratulations on completing a successful career! It’s time to relax, so enjoy it!
The life you have just passed is genuinely praiseworthy. Best wishes for the future!
Sending best wishes on your retirement. Enjoy it at your heart’s content.
May all the great things happen in your life! Happy retirement.
Happy retirement! Hope that every day from now on brings you comfort and excitement.
Congratulations on your retirement! Your career has been a motivation to everyone!
Thank you for always leading us from the front, boss. We will miss you greatly.
Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy your hobbies, and stop by sometime to see us.
Happy retirement to one of the best employees/business-persons ever!
Retirement is not an ending, this is a new beginning! So, stay excited.
Congratulations on achieving this milestone and all the best for your journey ahead.
Congratulations on your retirement! May peace follow you wherever you go.
WishesMsg Tip
Not everyone sees retirement the same way. Some feel happy, others feel unsure. Try to share a message that lifts their mood and gives hope for this new journey.
Retirement Wishes for Family Members
Congratulations on your retirement. I hope you will enjoy your days as a retiree to the fullest. I am extremely happy for you, dad.
After years of hard work, you will finally have some time to yourself. I am so happy for you. I hope you enjoy your life to the max. Happy retirement dad.
I wish you great happiness and good health on all the days of your retirement. Have a blessed retirement, Mom. I love you so much.
The end of an excellent professional journey, and the beginning of an exciting retirement. I couldn’t be happier for you! Stay blessed, Mom.
Happy retirement to a remarkable careerist and the best mom in the world! May each of your good acts find its way back to you.
Now that you are done with your bosses, you’ll be under constant supervision by your boss at home. Happy retirement, honey!
Wish you a very happy retirement, my love. I’m super excited to spend more time with you!
Your days of giving excuses about work are over! You are all mine now. Happy retirement dear hubby!
Happy retirement, my love! Now we finally have time for all the fun things we talked about. I can’t wait to enjoy every moment with you.
Congratulations on your retirement! No more office work, just more time for us. I hope we spend many happy days together doing what we love.
You have finally caught the achievement you always wanted. I am really blessed and can not wait to spend every single moment with you. Congratulations!
Happy retirement to the coolest retiree ever! May your days ahead be fun and relaxing, brother.
Welcome to a new chapter of life, brother! May your retirement be filled with magical moments.
Happy retirement to my favorite boss lady. I hope you stay extra busy with your dreams and hobbies!
A happy and hopeful retirement to you, dear sister. May you fly higher than ever before!
Finally, you can spend more time in makeup and pampering yourself! Take care and have a great retirement, sister.
It’s finally the time you can rest without any worries from work. Congrats on your retirement, uncle.
Congratulations uncle on your recent retirement from work. What a marvelous career you’ve had. I would love to hear about your work accomplishments the next time I visit.
Happy retirement dear Uncle! Hope you enjoy good health and quality time with your family.
Out of all the people, you deserve this break and deserve to have fun which you have been missing throughout the years due to workload. Congratulations on your retirement.
We are so glad you are retiring, and we wish your retirement days will be fun and sunny! Happy retirement. Have fun and enjoy your life, dear uncle.
Grandpa, I’m so happy you don’t have to work now! Can we play together every day? I love you and happy retirement!
Grandma, I’m so happy you’re retiring! Now you can tell me bedtime stories every night. I love you so much!
Looking for more wishes for your dad? Check out these Retirement Wishes for Your Dad to make his day even more special.
Retirement Wishes for a Friend
Wishing you peace and happiness in your retirement. I hope you get to do all the things you love.
I’m so proud of the person that you are today. The dedication you had for your job, it’s time to enjoy life with two times more dedication than that.
Retirement is your reward for all the hard work. I’m so happy for you. Have a fun and peaceful time ahead.
Happy retirement, buddy! Congratulations on entering the most stress-free period of your life!
I’m glad that you are finally retiring. Should we start planning all the trips we didn’t get to go to? Oh my, good days here we come!
So you are going to get unlimited time for riding, sleeping, golfing, and touring. Happy Retirement my dear friend!
As your friend, I can say it’s your good deeds that have brought you where you are today. I hope you know what retirement actually means! Happy Holidays for life.
I have always known you as the most active and hardworking person. Now I cannot wait to see how you enjoy your freedom! Congratulations on your retirement.
I hope you know life never stops and retirement is just another phase of life. Embrace it and enjoy your life with joyous moments. Happy retirement friend.
Retirement has finally come knocking at your doors. I really hope you get to spend some quality time with your family.
I’ve watched you work too hard for so many years. I am so glad that it is all coming to an end now. You honestly deserve retirement more than anyone I know.
Congratulations on your new freedom. Now we will get to see you more. Enjoy every moment of your new life.
Professional Retirement Wishes
Sending my heartfelt admiration and best wishes on your retirement. May you get to live all your dreams!
Thank you for always creating a motivating atmosphere all around the office. I will always miss your presence here. Have a great life ahead!
Happy retirement dear (name)! I’m sad to see you go, but thrilled for your newfound freedom. All the best for a wonderful retirement!
Working under your leadership and guidance was truly an honor for each and every one of us. Thank you for all the support. Enjoy your retirement, Sir.
It’s been nothing but an absolute blessing sharing the workplace with you. You are a friend, mentor and a great company to have. May God bless you.
Heartiest of congratulations to you on your retirement from work. Work will never feel the same with you gone.
Your hard work and effort in the office were always attractive and praiseworthy. But you truly deserve this retirement with peace and joy. Happy Retirement!
Congratulations on completing a successful career! Wish you a retirement full of health, wealth and exciting memories.
Thank you for always lifting up the mood and always encouraging us with your words. Over these past years, we get to learn so many things from you. Congratulations on your retirement, we will miss you.
Your dedication, struggle, and effort for the company is always inspiring. We can not believe that you are going to retire and we never even think about our work without you. But wishing you a cheerful retired life.
Your enthusiasm and positive attitude towards work made us learn many things. We will miss such an optimistic person. Congratulations on your retirement.
You were more than a coworker to me. You were like a mentor and the best colleague ever. Though it’s painful, wishing you a life full of happiness after retirement.
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Retirement Wishes from the Company, HR, and Team
Your contributions to this place will never be forgotten. We all are proud of you and wish you a great retirement.
Thank you for your years of service and dedication. Your contribution to the company will always be remembered. Wishing you a happy and peaceful retirement.
(Name), on behalf of everyone at (Company Name), we thank you for your years of commitment. You will always be a part of our story. Enjoy your retirement!
Finally, the day is here to say goodbye. You have always been a great employee. We will miss you. Happy retirement day.
All the best from us to your new retired life; we hope you get to enjoy every moment from now on.
Congratulations on your retirement! You have achieved so many things. We will miss such a dedicated employee. All the best for the new journey.
You have accomplished so many things in this company. We sincerely appreciate the dedication and effort you made for our company. Congrats on your retirement.
May this retirement open new doors of memories and excitement for you. Happy retirement!
Happy Retirement! From the first day till the retirement day, your sacrifices and efforts will be remembered forever.
Your dedication, leadership, and honesty made a strong impact here. We are grateful for everything. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
You have worked hard until the last day of your job. We admire your contribution until now. Happy retirement.
Retirement Wishes and Prayers
May the Almighty shower His blessings on you and grant you a peaceful, happy retirement.
Wishing you a happy and healthy retirement! May God bless you with peace and good health in this new chapter of life.
May God bless your retirement with peace and happiness. Happy Retirement dear (Name)!
On your retirement, I pray that God’s love and blessings fill every moment of your life. May you find peace in all you do and joy in all your new adventures.
We’ll miss you! Wishing you a retirement filled with God’s blessings and happiness.
Happy retirement! May your days ahead be filled with happiness and rewards of your hard work. May you be blessed with peace and purpose.
Retirement is a new beginning. May God guide your path with love and light. Praying for a meaningful journey ahead for you.
Goodbye to a dedicated teammate! May God bless you with many happy moments with loved ones. You will always be in my prayers!
Cheers on your retirement, mate! May this new journey bring you peace, happiness, and time to enjoy life with your loved ones. God bless your days ahead.
Wishing a joyful retirement to the man who worked hard and loved even harder. May God bless your future with health and happiness. You’re always our hero!
Retirement Wishes in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam
உங்கள் ஓய்வு வாழ்க்கை மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் மற்றும் அமைதியுடன் அமைய வாழ்த்துக்கள்! – Wishing your retirement life to be filled with happiness and peace!
நீங்கள் செய்த பணிக்காக நன்றி. இனி ஓய்வை மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் அனுபவிக்க வாழ்த்துகள்! – Thank you for your work. Now it’s time to enjoy your retirement with joy!
ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಜೀವನ ಸಂತೋಷಕರವಾಗಿರಲಿ ಎಂದು ಹಾರೈಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. – Wishing you a joyful and peaceful retired life ahead!
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಶ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂತೋಷವೇ ಇರಲಿ. – Thank you for your hard work. May your retirement be filled with happiness always.
നിങ്ങളുടെ എല്ലാ സേവനത്തിനും നന്ദി. വിരമിക്കൽ സന്തോഷകരമാകട്ടെ! – Thank you for your service. May your retirement bring you smiles and peace!
നിങ്ങളുടെ വിരമിക്കൽ ജീവിതം സന്തോഷവും സമാധാനവും നിറഞ്ഞതായിരിക്കട്ടെ. – Wishing your retirement life to be peaceful and full of happiness.
Retirement Quotes
“Stay young at heart, kind in spirit, and enjoy retirement living.” – Danielle Duckery
“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.” – Jonathan Clements
“The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.” – Abe Lemons
“Freedom is another name of retirement; no more workload, no tension; you are your own boss. May you enjoy this freedom and accomplish things that you never did before.”
“Retirement is wonderful. It’s doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it.” – Gene Perret
“Retirement, a time to do what you want to do, when you want to do it, where you want to do it, and how you want to do it.” – Catherine Pulsifer
“Retirement is supposed to be the great escape from the stresses inherent in most jobs, a time to experience a fulfilling life derived from many enjoyable and rewarding activities.” – Ernie J. Zelinski
“When a man retires, his wife gets twice the husband but only half the income.” – Chi Chi Rodriguez
“Retirement: It’s nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese.” – Gene Perret
“We work all our lives so we can retire – so we can do what we want with our time – and the way we define or spend our time defines who we are and what we value.” – Bruce Linton
“Retirement means no pressure, no stress, no heartache… unless you play golf.” – Gene Perret
“O, blest retirement! friend to life’s decline – How blest is he who crowns, in shades like these, A youth of labor with an age of ease!” – Oliver Goldsmith
Funny Retirement Messages
May your retirement be full of sweet memories, but not too sweet! Old people need to keep their sugar levels in check!
I’m jealous of all the free time you will have from now. Happy retirement!
Happy retirement! Enjoy your old age as long as you can, because soon your body won’t let you!
Have a happy retirement. Consider it as a sweet reward for all your contributions, late nights, and having no time for your family. Welcome to it!
It’s over to giving excuses to the office every single day. Happy Retirement Day!
May God give your new boss at home a lot of patience to bear you. Congrats on this retirement!
Now that you are retiring, you will have so much time for us. This makes me so happy. I hope you will be enjoying your day’s max. Happy retirement.
Congratulations on gaining two new best friends -bed and couch. From now on, you will hang out with them mostly.
Now it’s your time to say goodbye to tension and say hello to your pension! Happy twice-a-year holiday.
Happy retirement! From now on, each day will be your weekend. I hope you enjoy every last second of it!
For more laughs, check out our collection of funny retirement wishes to bring an extra smile.
Retiring from work doesn’t mean that you have now become useless, rather, it offers you the freedom to discover new horizons of life. It opens up the possibility of new adventures in life. But sometimes, our loved ones may feel sad and emotional when they retire from their job. So, cheer up your loved ones, colleague, or anyone you care, so they can take it easy.
Inspire them to go for all those hidden desires of theirs that were left behind unachieved. Through retirement, life opens up a new door to living the excitement of life again. We hope all these wishes and messages would bring positive sense to your near one. Send your favorite one and make their retirement truly memorable.