Thanksgiving birthday gifts

Birthday gifts for the friend whose big day lands near Thanksgiving

Make sure their birthday shines on its own with a gift for dinner, dessert, coffee, or a getaway. No fees. Never expires.
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Their Birthday Deserves Its Own Spotlight

Having a birthday around Thanksgiving can be bittersweet. There's family, food, and plenty to celebrate, but birthdays sometimes get folded into the holiday or forgotten in the travel shuffle. A thoughtful gift is a simple way to make sure they feel celebrated on their own day. With On Me, you can send something personal in just a couple of minutes, wherever they are. Choose a category that fits their tastes, add a note, and they pick exactly what they want. It's a reminder that their birthday matters, turkey or not.

Maybe they'd love a birthday dinner out once the leftovers are gone, a sweet treat from their favorite bakery, or a weekend getaway after the holiday rush. On Me gifts never expire, so they can enjoy their gift whenever it suits them. And because gifts arrive by text, email, or a shareable link, you can send it on time even if you're celebrating in different cities.

Holiday birthday guide
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Dinner

Momofuku

Gordon Ramsay North America

Hello Fresh

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Dairy Queen

Baskin-Robbins

Dunkin'

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Illy

Breville

Keurig

+84 more

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Radisson Hotel Group

TripAdvisor

Booking.com

+72 more

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CVS

Sephora

GNC

+68 more

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

First Watch

Snooze A.M. Eatery

+25 more

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Michaels

Etsy

Blick Art Materials

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Testimonials

Loved by people everywhere

“Fantastic option for thoughtful gifts without the pressure of locking someone into something that they feel obligated to keep/use even if they don't like it.”

Grant King

Grant King

“Works great to send a little pick me up to college kids when you never quite know how they will spend it, but know what things they like. Has been seamless. Thanks!”

CL

Chris Lagerbloom

“On Me is my lifesaver when it comes to gifting friends and families — so many places and types of cards to choose from.”

AH

Alaweyah Habhab

“Whether family gifting or corporate gifting, your people will love you for sending this gift.”

Gretchen

Gretchen

“Great concept and so easy to gift! Also has a great list of vendors available.”

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Amelia Palmer

“I just think this was the best idea anyone has had in forever. I've been giving gift cards for Christmas for years & it's always a struggle to get the right one for everybody. On Me solved my dilemma & I can order from them every year. And everyone is happy, especially me!”

CN

Carolyn Nickolauson

“I love it! I've always wanted to gift people I love, but I haven't been able to hit the sweet spot of finding "exactly what would spark joy". As soon as I learnt about it, I tried it for my partner and my sister.”

Ranganath Narayan

Ranganath Narayan

“I love this, adding quick video messages makes a huge difference. It's a gift card I know my friends will actually use!”

KQ

Katyanna Quach

“As a senior retiree, my thumbs don't go at Mach 1, and I don't always find apps easy to use. But I found this one very intuitive. Choosing a category like hiking makes me feel like I at least put a little effort into knowing what types of gift the recipient would want.”

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Rick

“As someone who lives out of state from friends and family, On Me has been a great tool for making sure I don't miss the opportunity to make my loved ones feel special for birthdays and other celebrations. Love this service!”

Ashley Massa

Ashley Massa

“Fantastic option for thoughtful gifts without the pressure of locking someone into something that they feel obligated to keep/use even if they don't like it.”

Grant King

Grant King

“Works great to send a little pick me up to college kids when you never quite know how they will spend it, but know what things they like. Has been seamless. Thanks!”

CL

Chris Lagerbloom

“On Me is my lifesaver when it comes to gifting friends and families — so many places and types of cards to choose from.”

AH

Alaweyah Habhab

“Whether family gifting or corporate gifting, your people will love you for sending this gift.”

Gretchen

Gretchen

“Great concept and so easy to gift! Also has a great list of vendors available.”

AP

Amelia Palmer

“I just think this was the best idea anyone has had in forever. I've been giving gift cards for Christmas for years & it's always a struggle to get the right one for everybody. On Me solved my dilemma & I can order from them every year. And everyone is happy, especially me!”

CN

Carolyn Nickolauson

“I love it! I've always wanted to gift people I love, but I haven't been able to hit the sweet spot of finding "exactly what would spark joy". As soon as I learnt about it, I tried it for my partner and my sister.”

Ranganath Narayan

Ranganath Narayan

“I love this, adding quick video messages makes a huge difference. It's a gift card I know my friends will actually use!”

KQ

Katyanna Quach

“As a senior retiree, my thumbs don't go at Mach 1, and I don't always find apps easy to use. But I found this one very intuitive. Choosing a category like hiking makes me feel like I at least put a little effort into knowing what types of gift the recipient would want.”

R

Rick

“As someone who lives out of state from friends and family, On Me has been a great tool for making sure I don't miss the opportunity to make my loved ones feel special for birthdays and other celebrations. Love this service!”

Ashley Massa

Ashley Massa

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Birthday gifts that stand out during the holidays

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How it works

Make it personal

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Send it now or later

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Track your gift

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Receive thank you notes

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Skip the Pumpkin Pie, Bring on the Birthday Cake

When a birthday falls near Thanksgiving, it often gets a slice of pie instead of a proper cake. A Dessert On Me card fixes that. Your recipient can pick up a birthday cake, cupcakes, or their favorite sweet treat from brands like Baked by Melissa and Ben & Jerry's. It's a fun way to give their birthday its own celebration. Add a playful note to make them smile. They'll appreciate having something just for them.

Seamless spending, however they shop

In-store

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Online

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FAQ

Something that celebrates them on their own, like a birthday dinner, a sweet treat, or a post-holiday getaway. With On Me, you choose the category and they pick the details.

Yes. Pick their exact birthday and it'll arrive that morning by email, text, or a shareable Gift Link.

No problem. On Me gifts are digital and never expire, so they can use it whenever they're back home.

No. On Me gifts have no fees and never expire.