Reaching retirement is a big moment in anyone’s life. After years of hard work and often a lot of sacrifices, a person finally gets to kick back and relax. Whether the person is a beloved family member like your dad or even your boss, don’t let the moment pass without offering your best wishes.
However, we know finding the right words is often easier said than done. So we’ve compiled a list of our favorite inspirational retirement wishes for you to pick from.
Use any of the wishes just as they are or if you have a special memory of this person, definitely add this to your card or email as well. If you don’t have a card on hand, an email or text will also do, after all, it’s the idea that counts.
32 inspirational retirement wishes for any type of retiree
- Best of luck with this new chapter that you are embarking on.
- Wishing you a long and fulfilling retirement.
- All the hard work has finally paid off. I hope you enjoy retirement to the fullest.
- Congratulations on your second chapter. I hope it’s everything you hoped it would be.
- Finally, you have the time to enjoy the finer things in life. Congrats!
- It’s finally time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You deserve every minute of it.
- It’s now always been easy, but you made it. Enjoy this new exciting period of being in full control of your own time.
- I’m proud of you for reaching this incredible milestone. I hope you enjoy this time in your life.
- I hope you finally get around to ticking off all those items on your bucket list. Here’s to happy travels and many adventures.
- Happy retirement! I wish you endless happy days with your loved ones.
- Congrats on finally being your own boss. Enjoy this special time.
- Retirement may feel like the end of a big chapter, but it’s actually the beginning of the most exciting one yet.
- I hope this new chapter will be full of surprising and wonderful adventures. Congrats on retirement.
- Retirement is the period of your life where you stop equating time with money. Enjoy your next chapter.
- The best thing about retirement is the quality time you can spend on your hobbies and your loved ones. I hope you enjoy every single second of it.
- I hope you take this time to chase all the dreams you never got round to.
- I hope this new phase in your life will bring you buckets of happiness.
- Your years of hard work and dedication have finally paid off. You deserve all the rest and relaxation that retirement brings.
- Wishing you health and wealth and wonderful memories for your retirement years.
- May you never stop working towards your dreams and ideals. Enjoy your retirement.
- Wishing you many more years with your loved ones. You deserve this moment.
- Happy retirement! I hope your future only includes more of what you love and none of what you don’t.
- Congrats. Enjoy this retirement that you so richly deserve. You’ve worked so hard for it.
- Enjoy your second chapter. I believe the best is still to come.
- If there’s anyone that earned this – it’s you. Now kick off your shoes and enjoy the real party years.
- There’s a whole world of possibilities ahead. I can’t wait to see what you get up to.
- I hope you get around to all the wonderful things you want to do. I can’t wait to hear of your adventures during this new phase of your life.
- Retirement may feel both exciting and scary, but I know you are going to make the most of every day. Congrats on this milestone.
- Enjoy the sweet, sweet fruits of your labor. You deserve an incredible retirement.
- Life really starts when you retire. I can’t wait to see the great things you will still accomplish.
- This is not the end: you are just starting a whole new chapter. Make the most of this special time.
- Some people might say retirement is the time to rest – I say it’s the time to really live. Congrats on reaching this momentous milestone.
18 inspirational retirement wishes for your dad
Having a parent retire is a big moment in any family. Maybe your dad sacrificed a lot for you during his career, so don’t let the opportunity pass to help him celebrate his next chapter.
- Thanks for always being a source of encouragement in my life. I hope you enjoy every second of this new phase of your life.
- Thanks for always having my back in life. Now you finally get to relax a little.
- I’m lucky and blessed to have you as a dad. Enjoy your second act.
- We are always celebrating my milestones, but now it’s time to celebrate one of your biggest milestones. Congrats!
- Thanks, Dad, for always inspiring me to be a better version of myself.
- Thanks for opening my mind to all the beautiful things in the world. I hope you can now finally take the time to enjoy those things.
- Thanks for always being my biggest cheerleader. Congrats on your retirement.
- Now that you are retired, I look forward to planning more trips together.
- I can’t wait to spend more time together now that you are retired. Congrats on this milestone.
- Thanks for always showing your kids what it means to be a hard worker. We hope to be able to follow in your footsteps.
- Your strong work ethic has always been a source of inspiration to your family. Enjoy your second chapter.
- Good luck with this new adventure that you are embarking on. I look forward to making memories with you.
- You’ve always put everyone else’s needs in front of your one. Now you finally get to take care of yourself first. Enjoy this new chapter in life.
- Thank you for working so hard to provide this family with everything we ever needed. Now it’s time to sit back and let us do the hard work for a change.
- Thank you for all your sacrifices over the years. I know it wasn’t always easy, but you always pulled through with a smile on your face. Enjoy your retirement.
- Finally, you have all the time in the world for golf now. You deserve it.
- Congrats on your retirement. Now every day can be a Saturday!
- Finally, we can catch up on lost time. Happy retirement! Here’s to making memories together as a family.
11 inspirational retirement wishes for your friend
- Cherish this new phase in your life. You’ve worked so hard, you deserve the time to rest, reflect and enjoy this new found freedom.
- I’m proud of you for all the hard work you’ve done over the years. I hope you enjoy every minute of retirement.
- After climbing this big mountain, you can finally stop to enjoy the view. Congrats on your second act.
- Congrats on reaching this incredible milestone in life. I wish you many years of good health and memorable adventures.
- You’ve earned your wings. Now you get to be as free as a bird. Enjoy retirement.
- I’m so proud of you for reaching this milestone. Enjoy every moment.
- Enjoy the beginning of this non-stop holiday. You deserve this rest after years of hard work.
- You’ve made it to the top! I’m so proud of you for what you’ve accomplished over the years.
- Congrats on your retirement. I’m delighted that I could be a part of your life so far, and I’m excited to be part of your next chapter.
- You’ve made it! I look forward to new adventures together.
- Now you have no more excuses to get out of a cocktail date! Congrats on your retirement.
21 inspirational retirement wishes for your colleague
Having your colleague retire can often be quite tough. You are not only saying goodbye to someone on your team but potentially also a dear friend and close confidant. Help them celebrate the end of their career with one of these retirement wishes.
- Thank you for always helping out your colleagues even when you were busy. You truly embodied what it meant to be a team player.
- Your good energy and smiles made tough days at the office a lot easier. You are going to be missed, but you deserve a long and happy retirement.
- I’m going to miss you as a team member and as a friend. Happy retirement.
- I can’t believe I’m not going to see your friendly face in the office anymore. Congrats on reaching this big milestone.
- Your hard work and dedication over the years really transformed this team. Enjoy your time of rest and relaxation.
- You were always an inspiration. Congrats on reaching this important milestone in life.
- Working with you was an absolute pleasure. Thanks for being such a fantastic colleague and good friend.
- I knew I could always count on you no matter what. Thanks for being such a champion.
- I count myself lucky to have had you on my team. Enjoy your retirement!
- You made Mondays bearable with your infectious good energy. Enjoy your second act.
- No one will ever be able to replace your spot on the team. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to making all our projects a big success.
- I appreciate your cooperation and dedication to the projects we worked on together. Congrats on this milestone.
- You were more than just a colleague to me, but a trusted friend, counselor, and confidant.
- Thanks for always pushing me to be better. I’m sad to be losing you on the team, but you can look back on a long and illustrious career.
- The office and the team will never be the same without you!
- No more dreading Mondays for you! I’m a little bit jealous, but more than anything I hope you enjoy every second of this exciting new phase in your life.
- You will always be remembered as the team member that was able to bring the best out of everyone. Happy retirement!
- You may be out of the workforce, but I don’t think the workforce can ever be taken out of you. I hope you continue working on the things you are passionate about.
- Best wishes for a joyous and carefree retirement.
- Thank you for always being a spirited colleague. Enjoy this new phase in life.
- I’ve always been your biggest supporter during your career, but I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in your second act.
20 inspirational retirement wishes for your boss
If you were fortunate enough to have a boss that you looked up to for inspiration and encouragement – you can count yourself lucky. Let them know how much they meant to you with one of our retirement wishes handpicked for you.
- Thank you for always supporting our team. Congrats on your retirement.
- Thank you for your dedication to making this team the best we can be. Now you deserve all the rest and relaxation that retirement brings.
- Congrats on your retirement. You gave so much to this company and to our team, you deserve a long and happy retirement.
- You were a true leader in every sense of the word. Thanks for your dedication over the years.
- Congratulations on this momentous milestone. You’ve worked so hard for this!
- You have an incredible ability to bring out the best in each one of your team members. We will never forget your leadership.
- Thanks for leading this team. Congrats on your second act.
- Your wisdom and support will stay with me for the rest of my career. Congratulations on your retirement.
- I’m so happy that I could be on your team and learn from your experience. Congrats!
- You’ve inspired each one of us on your team. Now enjoy your well-deserved break.
- Thanks for everything you brought to this team. Your hard work and dedication always motivated us to do better.
- No boss will be able to ever replace you. Congrats on this milestone.
- You will be sorely missed. Thanks for everything.
- Just because you won’t be our boss anymore doesn’t mean we won’t want you around for a coffee and a catchup. Congrats on your retirement.
- You were a great leader because you didn’t just instruct us but gave us direction and inspiration.
- The office won’t be the same without you!
- Thank you for always creating an uplifting and motivating atmosphere. I hope you enjoy retirement to the fullest.
- To one of the most inspiring people in the office – I hope you have an incredible retirement.
- Having you as a boss has been nothing but a delight.
- I know I’m lucky to have you as a boss because you were also a mentor and a friend.