200+ Happy Retirement Wishes, Messages & Quotes 2022

When someone retires, it’s a time to celebrate and reflect on all their accomplishments. A retirement card is the perfect way to congratulate them and send your well wishes. But what should you write in a retirement card? 

This can be a difficult question, but we’re here to help. We’ve gathered some Retirement messages that will inspire you to wish your loved one the best in their new chapter. 

Whatever you choose to write, we know they’ll appreciate your sentiments!

How Do you Congratulate Someone on Their Retirement?

Retirement is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. It marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one. For many, it is a time to reflect on all that they have accomplished and to look forward to the new adventure that lies ahead. There are many ways to congratulate someone on their retirement. 

You may want to send them a card or write them a note expressing your best wishes for their future. 

You may also want to give them a gift that is memorable and meaningful. 

Whatever you do, take the time to celebrate this special occasion with those who are important to you. Retirement is a time to enjoy life and to spend time with those you love. Cherish this moment and make the most of it. 

Best Wishes For Retirement Card


We’re really going to miss you! I hope you’ll enjoy every minute of your retirement. Best wishes!

I hope you have a wonderful retirement! You will be missed but never forgotten. You’ve done so much for all of us.

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me directly and indirectly; it’s much appreciated, and I shall miss working with you. And, if you decide retirement means you’ve time to follow some artistic dreams, go for them…

Your guidance and encouragement have helped me and so many other coworkers thrive in a very competitive environment, and we’ve been so fortunate to have your expertise to rely on. You’ll be missed, but I know your retirement is the right thing at this time. May the next phase of your life bring you all you seek and more.

Recently I wished you congratulations on your retirement. But, I also want you to know what a blessing it’s been to work with you over these past few years and how much I will miss you. Then you responded to my note, and wouldn’t you know it? Your uplifting words encouraged me more than you could imagine. That’s the special kind of person you are!

You helped me so much, and your thoughts were always well thought out and to the point. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me over the years. You will be missed. I hope that you have something wonderful planned!

We’ll miss you. But, the time is right for you. I sincerely hope that retirement is wonderful, and I wish you lots of joyous time with your family.

Short Retirement Wishes

Wishing you a long and joyous retirement.


I wish you a happy retirement filled with fun and happiness


Wishing you the best in this next phase in your life.


Wishing you a lengthy and satisfying retirement.


Congratulations on your retirement. We wish you tons of happiness in the years ahead.


Wishing you the best in your life after this retirement. We’ll miss you.


Wishing you all the joy and happiness that a happy retirement can bring.


Congratulations, now the fun begins. Best wishes on your new chapter in life.


Wishing you all the best for your retirement. May all your retirement dreams come true.


We wish you health and happy days in your retirement.


Wishing you a wonderful retirement. May you enjoy your retirement to the fullest.


Wishing you the most exciting and stress-free retirement ever.


Wishing you and your family all the best as you enter into a new phase of your life. May you enjoy the extra time that you’ll be spending with them.


Best wishes on your next adventure.


I wish that your retirement will be everything you dreamed that it would be.


Good luck and best wishes to you on your retirement.


May you enjoy a successful life after retirement to the fullest.


Best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement.


Wishing you good health, good luck and great success in your retirement.


Sending you loving wishes for a truly amazing retirement.


Best wishes on your retirement, may it be even better than you ever imagined.


Wishing you a long, happy, and healthy retirement.


Best wishes and good luck for a fulfilling retirement.

Quotes For Retirement

As in all successful ventures, the foundation of a good retirement is planning.
-Earl Nightingale

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

There are so many other interesting ways to spend your time. I feel like early retirement is a gift, but it’s such an incredible gift. It’s a gift I need to use.
– Martha Felt-Bardon

Retirement means doing whatever I want to do. It means choice.
– Dianne Nahirny

I work harder now that I have retired from corporate life, than when I actually worked, but I love it.
– Catherine Pulsifer

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

Retire from work, but not from life.
– M.K. Soni

The key to retirement is to find joy in the little things.
– Susan Miller

I’m not just retiring from the company, I’m also retiring from my stress, my commute, my alarm clock, and my iron.
– Hartman Jule

One Line Retirement Wishes

  • Happy retirement to you.
  • Congratulations, may you enjoy your retirement to the fullest.
  • Retirement is not the end, it’s a new beginning.
  • We’re really going to miss you! We hope that you’ll enjoy every minute of your retirement.
  • I have to Congratulate on your retirement. Thanks for your years of dedication. and hard work.
  • Life begins at retirement.
  • Retirement is when you finally stop doing whatever the boss tells you to do and you start doing what your heart tells you to do.
  • The big challenge of retirement is how to spend time without spending money.
  • May your retirement be the best days of your life.
  • Your new job now is to make sure that you enjoy your retirement to the fullest.
  • Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials: much to live on and much to live for.
  • Congratulations on your retirement; the end of an era but the start of a whole new chapter.
  • We’ll miss you. You are one of a kind, and will not be easily replaced. Enjoy your retirement.
  • May you do all the things you love to do and avoid the things you don’t like to do in your retirement.
  • Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement.
  • Retirement is when every day is a Saturday.
  • We’ve always enjoyed your company here at work and we’re really going to miss you a lot. Best of luck.
  • Wow, you look way too young to retire, but congratulations on beginning the next phase of your life.
  • We’re so glad that you are retiring since we’ll get to spend a whole lot more time with you.
  • Congratulations on your retirement! If you ever get bored, give us a call us and hang out with us.

Funny Retirement Wishes

  • Retirement takes all the meaning out of weekends.
  • The money is no better in retirement, but the hours are.
  • He who laughs last at the boss’s jokes probably isn’t far from retirement.
  • Retirement: When you quit working just before your heart does.
  • One of the problems with retirement is that it gives you more time to read about retirement’s problems.
  • Don’t worry about having enough money after retirement. You only need a lot of money if you plan on living a long time.
  • Lucky you, no more Mondays for you.
  • Think about the millions you have earned over the years for your company in your career; then ask yourself why you couldn’t retire sooner.
  • The best time to begin thinking about your retirement is before your boss does.
  • Retirement: World’s longest coffee break.
  • I congratulate you on being tired and retired.
  • We Congratulate you on extending your weekend by five days.
  • Let’s Congratulate you on your retirement. Now you have more time to work on everything you’ve been putting off for so long.
  • Congratulations, you were tired, so you retired.
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Retirement Wishes for Colleague

Just wanted to say that I found so many of your ideas inspiring. It’s hard to imagine our workplace without you! I hope retirement brings you the chance to do whatever it is that you always wanted to do but didn’t get to. All the best!

To say you will be missed seems like such an understatement. You are one of those rare people who instantly became a friend instead of “just” a coworker. There are no words to truly reflect how much we will miss working with you. Not to worry, though, I’ll stalk you on FaceBook. Now, get out there and show the world just how much fun is possible.

You have made such a difference with your constant optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to answer questions, no matter how stupid. Somehow, you were able to make what seemed complicated into something we could all be excited about and get behind. I know we’ll all really miss you. Thank you for everything you’ve done and enjoyed yourself!

It has been a joy to work with someone so passionate, calm and professional all at the same time. While I’ve only had the chance to work with you briefly, it’s clear that your dedication to our customers has made a huge positive impact on our company. I hope retirement brings you wonderful things. You will be greatly missed.

You have been so wonderful to work with—so many brilliant and creative ideas and suggestions that I’ve lost track – and you will be sorely missed. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you. You’re also a wonderful friend and I appreciate your friendship and caring more than I can say. Our friendship, which is near and dear to my heart, will continue, I know.

Retirement Sayings

  • Retiring does not mean that you will stop hanging out with us! Drop by for coffee once in a while. Happy Retirement!
  • Working has been a big part of every adult’s life. We spend half of it working for a company where we can find priceless friends. The company we chose to work for has so many memories in it – remember my first day at work and my first promotion? yes I have shared most of those priceless moments with you.& I would not be where I am today without you.yet I owe it to your unwavering patience in showing me the ropes. You will be missed dearly. Happy Retirement!
  • I will never forget all the things you have taught me whether at work or in life. You are one of the reasons I have fun working. Congratulations! Happy retirement!
  • To the grooviest and sassiest supervisor/boss ever, I will forever be grateful for how you generously passed on your knowledge, as well as, your valuable life experiences. The workplace will not be as fun without you. You will surely be missed! Enjoy your retirement!
  • May you have a fun and bright new chapter ahead of you – one where you will have unlimited time for relaxation. Happy Retirement!
  • Wishing you a new journey of success and happiness in the new page of your life. May you be showered with abundant opportunities to do what your heart desires. Happy retirement!
  • The workplace will never be the same without you – the jokes, the laughter, the chats over coffee break and our Friday night out! We shared so many fun memories! You will surely be missed! Happy retirement!

Congratulations for a Retirement

  • May you live out your retirement dreams to its fullest.
  • Congratulations on your retirement, we’re so happy for you.
  • Wishing you an amazing retirement, the best is still to come.
  • May your retirement be filled with many new adventures, meaningful moments, and much happiness.
  • We congratulations on your retirement. Now you can use your time to relax and enjoy all the things you haven’t had time for before.
  • May your retirement be a special time spent with friends and family doing all the things that you enjoy to do.
  • Hoping your retirement brings you all the best things in life.
  • To one of the best people that the company/office has ever had. Congratulations on your retirement!
  • All your hard work has been paid off! It is time for you to take that vacation you have been craving for without worrying about getting to work the next day. You deserve it! Happy Retirement!
  • You now don’t have to wake up to the sound of your alarm clock beckoning you to work. You can enjoy an unlimited time of golfing, driving around town and cooking, unless you want to take my place? Happy Retirement!
  • You have been a big part of the company. Your knowledge and years of experience brought the company to where it is today. Thank you for all the hard work! We will miss you so much!
  • Retirement is equaled to freedom. I hope you enjoy doing the things that you don’t have time for before. Congratulations! Happy Retirement!
  • A life without the daily traffic jams and amounts of paperwork. Welcome to that rosy life, my friend. Happy retirement!

Retirement Messages and Sayings

Some people just know how to bring out the best in others. You are this type of coworker! Thank you for everything you did. Good bye and good luck!

Now as you retire, we are missing our great colleague at work. Wishing you a stress-free life full of success and happiness!

A successful team is a group of many hands but of one mind. We were glad to work with a boss like you and wish you a happy retirement!

Your life’s work has made a difference! Knowing that have a relaxing retirement.

Wishing a very special person a fulfilling retirement. May your new journey to be filled with joy!

You made this a great place to work! We will miss your smiling face, and hope that you’ll visit us when you have time. Farewell partner!

Thanks for making our work life much easier and funny. Now you can unwind your mind and spend some time with your family and best friends. May you get the best of everything in life.

Well wishes for retiring colleague

You were the best co-worker anyone could ever wish for! I’m sure you will meet new challenges with your usual optimism. You will certainly be missed here.

As your career comes to an end, please know that your influence carries on. Countless lives have been impacted through the knowledge you have imparted. Hoping your retirement is everything you ever dreamed it could be.

You have done a super job at the company. Thanks for everything. Hope you’ll enjoy every minute of your retirement. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Retirement adds 5 days to your weekend! Enjoy it!

Thank you for all of your dedication. Now you can relax and enjoy the scenery around you!