Animal Crossing Birthday Calendar: The Complete Guide for Players (2026)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Birthdays are one of the most charming, celebratory, and secretly meaningful parts of the Animal Crossing universe. Whether you’re befriending your favourite villager, building your dream island, or just here for the cozy vibes, this complete guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from how birthdays work to the best gifts, DIY ideas, and a year-round calendar of popular villagers.

Settle in with a slice of virtual birthday cake. Let’s begin.

Animal Crossing Birthday Calendar (Live) 😻

What Birthdays Do in Animal Crossing

Player Birthdays

Your chosen birthday becomes a miniature event on your island. On the morning of your big day, your villagers whisk you to a surprise party complete with decorations, a piñata, gifts, and heartfelt notes in your mailbox. Your favourite villager often takes centre stage, and the whole celebration feels unexpectedly sweet.

Villager Birthdays

Every Animal Crossing villager has an official, fixed birthday. On their special day, they host a party inside their home, and you’re invited. Attending and giving them a thoughtful gift boosts your friendship, unlocks special dialogue, and increases your chances of earning their highly coveted photo.

Birthdays aren’t just adorable — they’re one of the fastest ways to deepen friendships on your island.

Why Villager Birthdays Matter

• Friendship Boosts: One great gift can be worth several days of chatting.
• Exclusive Interactions: Unique birthday lines and reactions only appear once a year.
• Special Items: Each game features birthday-themed rewards and decorations.
• Island Atmosphere: Celebrating birthdays makes your island feel alive and personal.
• Completionists’ Delight: Many players use birthdays to efficiently earn villager photos.

Popular Villagers and Their Birthdays 🎁 

Some villagers have become true icons in the community. Here are fan favourites and when to celebrate them:

Month-by-Month Villager Birthday Overview

Below is a curated selection to give you a sense of how birthdays fall throughout the year. You can easily expand this into your own tracking list for your island residents.

January

• Bob – Jan 1
• Poncho – Jan 2
• Roald – Jan 5
• Bluebear – Jan 12

February

• Papi – Feb 10
• Bangle – Feb 27
• Ankha – Feb 29

March

• Coco – Mar 1
• Judy – Mar 10
• Fauna – Mar 26
• Lolly – Mar 27

April

• Zucker – Apr 8
• Megan – Apr 13
• Mira – Apr 16

May

• Audie – May 29
• Tom Nook – May 30

June

• Dom – Jun 18
• Marina – Jun 26

July

• Lucky – Jul 4
• Rosie – Jul 27

August

• Kid Cat – Aug 1
• Molly – Aug 7

September

• Maple – Sep 15
• Marshall – Sep 29

October

• Raymond – Oct 1
• Kiki – Oct 8
• Lucky – Oct 25

November

• Whitney – Nov 6
• Apollo – Nov 22

December

• Isabelle – Dec 20
• Goldie – Dec 27

Animal Crossing Character Cards / Mini Bios

Isabelle

Birthday: December 20 Personality: Sweetest office manager on earth (NPC) Vibe: Golden retriever energy in cardigan form Why Everyone Loves Her: She’s your number-one cheerleader, even if you haven’t touched your island in… several seasons. Aesthetic: Pastel yellow + soft green, stationery, plants, “I made you a schedule.”

Tom Nook

Birthday: May 30 Personality: Business tanuki extraordinaire Vibe: Capitalism but make it cozy Why Everyone Loves/Hates Him: He charges nothing upfront, then suddenly you owe 98,000 bells after a nap. Aesthetic: Earth tones, real-estate mogul vibes, mugs that say “#boss.”

Raymond

Birthday: October 1 Personality: Smug Vibe: Corporate cat with a mysterious past Why Everyone Loves Him: He looks like he’s judging your interior design… and he is. Aesthetic: Monochrome, modern furniture, black coffee (but probably iced).

Judy

Birthday: March 10 Personality: Snooty Vibe: Pastel rainbow diva Why Everyone Loves Her: Her sparkly eyes could convince you to redecorate your entire island. Aesthetic: Iridescent colours, cotton-candy, starlight, “princess of the cloud realm.”

K.K. Slider

(Bonus NPC card) Birthday: August 23 Personality: Chill musician Vibe: Your cool indie friend who can play anything on a guitar Why Everyone Loves Him: He shows up, he vibes, he drops a whole album, and he leaves. Aesthetic: Black + white minimalist, music notes, coffee-shop indie.

Marshall

Birthday: September 29 Personality: Smug Vibe: Tiny, salty marshmallow with star-boy energy Why Everyone Loves Him: He’s small, dramatic, and weirdly confident — a power combo. Aesthetic: Latte foam, navy blue, small but deadly.

Bob

Birthday: January 1 Personality: Lazy Vibe: Chaos cat who probably invented napping Why Everyone Loves Him: He radiates “first cat to walk the earth” energy. Aesthetic: Purple + red, confetti, comic-relief hero.

Fauna

Birthday: March 26 Personality: Normal Vibe: Pure woodland cinnamon roll Why Everyone Loves Her: She’s gentle, sweet, and would absolutely remember your birthday IRL. Aesthetic: Natural woods, soft browns, tiny flowers, warm tea.

Kiki

Birthday: October 8 Personality: Normal Vibe: The witchy black cat from every cozy novel Why Everyone Loves Her: She brings calm, wholesome “autumn forever” energy. Aesthetic: Halloween-but-soft, warm black, purple accents.

Goldie

Birthday: December 27 Personality: Normal Vibe: The dog who bakes cookies for the whole neighbourhood Why Everyone Loves Her: She’s comforting, loyal, and beams sunshine. Aesthetic: Honey yellow, beige plaid, cozy afternoons.

Lolly

Birthday: March 27 Personality: Normal Vibe: Sparkly-eyed pastel kitten Why Everyone Loves Her: She’s sweet like candy, polite like a librarian. Aesthetic: Baby blue, soft pink, little hearts.

Best Gifts for Every Villager Personality Type

Choosing the right gift makes all the difference. Each personality type has items they adore — and others they’d prefer you didn’t wrap up.

Lazy Villagers

• Love: Food, cozy furniture, soft colours
• Avoid: Anything sporty

Normal Villagers

• Love: Flowers, simple pastel décor
• Avoid: Edgy or overly flashy items

Peppy Villagers

• Love: Trendy outfits, sparkly décor
• Avoid: Plain or practical items

Snooty Villagers

• Love: Elegant furniture, perfumy fashion items
• Avoid: Cheap or childish designs

Cranky Villagers

• Love: Classic, vintage pieces
• Avoid: Kitsch or neon-bright items

Jock Villagers

• Love: Sports gear, protein-themed items
• Avoid: Lace parasols and dainty décor (they will not hide their confusion)

Smug Villagers

• Love: Stylish clothing, modern furniture
• Avoid: Rustic or mismatched items

Sisterly (Uchi) Villagers

• Love: Tools, DIY sets, tough-cool fashion
• Avoid: Anything too polished or delicate

Real-Life Craft Ideas Inspired by Villager Birthdays

Animal Crossing birthdays aren’t just adorable in-game — they translate beautifully into real-world crafts. Here are ideas perfect for handmade décor, parties, or unique gifts:

• Printable birthday calendars
• Villager-themed cake toppers
• DIY birthday crowns inspired by favourite characters
• Felt plushies of popular villagers
• Stationery sets with birthday motifs
• Character-themed gift tags
• Nature-inspired garlands to match villager colour palettes

These projects blend perfectly with the cozy, creative aesthetic of Animal Crossing.

Fun and Quirky Birthday Facts 

• Bob, born on January 1, is canonically the first villager birthday of the year — and arguably the most chaotic.
• Raymond’s birthday celebrations have a certain… judgmental flair.
• Some villagers get genuinely huffy if you show up late to their party.
• A beautifully wrapped but utterly terrible gift will still get a polite reaction — yet somehow you will feel the disappointment.

Animal Crossing may be wholesome, but its villagers definitely have opinions. 😂

Which Villager Shares Your Birthday?

One of the most beloved fan activities is discovering which villager celebrates a birthday with you. Every birthdate matches at least one character, making it a fun and personal connection for players.