What Happens on Your Birthday in Animal Crossing New Horizons and What to Do
Every year on your special day, Animal Crossing New Horizons celebrates your birth with a series of engaging events and activities for you. From gifts to exclusive in-game bonuses, it is fun to spend the day. Now, let’s take a look at what to expect on your birthday in ACNH, along with the best things to do to make the most of your birthday day.
What Happens on Your Birthday in Animal Crossing New Horizons?
On your birthday in ACNH, some things will take place. First, Isabelle will make an announcement in the morning to let all the villagers know that it is your birthday and wish you a happy birthday. One of your villagers with a high friendship rating will come to your house and invite you to a surprise party with two other of your closest neighbors. You will receive a birthday cake and blow out the candles. You will find a piñata hung on the ceiling, which you can hit to get a total of 10 birthday cupcakes. Press the A button to keep hitting the piñata until you break it.
Giving the birthday cupcakes to your villagers will result in them giving you a birthday item as a present in return. You can give cupcakes to villagers who might not have unlocked the ability to give presents yet. You will receive different presents from each villager, Some villagers will send you birthday messages or gifts. At night, K.K. Slider will perform a special birthday concert and give you a copy of the song. During the show, birthday messages from characters such as Tom Nook will appear on the screen.
ACNH Birthday Items
These furniture and clothing items can be obtained on your birthday day from the presents. To ensure the present is the birthday item, do not wrap the cupcake when you share.
Birthday Cake
Birthday Candles
Birthday Sign
Birthday Table
Party Wall
Party Flooring
Birthday Hat
Birthday Shades
What to Do on Your Birthday in ACNH?
There are lots of things you can do during the day.
- Choosing your outfit the day before your birthday, so you are not caught wearing something unexpected in the cutscene.
- Paying attention to Isabelle's announcement and the cutscene that follows, as it will feature your highest friendship level villager and your next friendship level villagers hosting a party for you.
- Collecting your birthday punch card from your NookPhone and earning extra Nook Miles.
- Checking your mailbox for a special letter attacked with a handmade cake from Mom.
- Sharing cupcakes with your other villager friends to receive birthday-themed items in exchange.
- Visiting KK Slider's concert and requesting the birthday song.
- Talking to Isabelle and other NPCs to see if they remember your birthday.
- Visiting the museum and talking to Brewster for a special cup of coffee.
- Inviting friends over to your island to celebrate and participate in activities.
- Building a birthday-themed area or doing a birthday build on your island to add a festive touch.
Why Should You Celebrate Birthdays in ACNH?
One of the biggest benefits of celebrating your birthday is that you can earn 2000 Nook Miles and a handmade cake in the game. You will also receive lots of gifts once you give the birthday cupcakes to your neighbors and enjoy a birthday performance from K.K. Slider, all of these will give you happiness. It can be an interesting way to celebrate your birthday, especially if you are unable to celebrate in person with friends and family.
The mom’s handmade cake is available in different designs, it is fun, so remember to check your mail every year to collect them. The celebration adds a sense of realism to the game by allowing you to experience a birthday celebration within the game. It also provides an opportunity to interact with your villagers and build stronger relationships with them.
