10 Last Minute Birthday Gift Ideas Anyone Would Love to Unwrap

On the surface birthdays might not seem like much – just the start of another trip around the sun, an excuse to eat some cake and carry on with the normal demands of day to day life. But regardless of how we feel about our own birthdays, birthdays are also a chance to celebrate the people closest to us and to show them we care.

Some people might celebrate their whole birthweek with a marathon of festivities. And if that’s the case, this list might not help you much – chances are they’ve had plans lined up for weeks or even months in advance.

But if you’re shopping for someone whose birthday vibe is pretty chill, a thoughtful gift card is the perfect way to brighten their day. We’ve gathered some of our most popular birthday gift cards, so you’re sure to find the perfect gift for the guest of honor, no matter how old they’re turning soon.

GiftYa: The Ultimate Birthday Gift

Gift cards get a bad rep for being “lazy” gifts, but GiftYa digital gift cards take those concerns off the table. Choose from thousands of local and national brands in the GiftYa catalog. Then in just a couple of clicks, customize your gift with a message, photo, and even a video clip. 

Send it last minute (it happens to the best of us 😬) or schedule it in advance. Either way, your recipient will be happy to receive the easy-to-use (and easy-to-exchange, if needed) birthday present.

Now that we’re on the same page, let’s get to the good stuff - the best last-minute birthday ideas out there.