- Open the app > Profile icon > Settings and Privacy > Settings > Notifications > Birthdays > check and enable notifications.
- Open Facebook app > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Blocking > Unlock accounts.
- Clear the app cache on your iPhone or Android. Then, log in again to see if the problem gets solved.
Basic Fixes
- Force quit and relaunch: This will give the Facebook app a fresh start on your mobile device.
- Update or reinstall the app: Install the latest version on your phone to get rid of bugs or glitches that may be causing the issue.
Fix 1: Check Birthday Notification Settings
On Facebook App
Open the app > Profile icon > Settings and Privacy > Settings > Notifications > Birthdays > check and enable notifications .
Facebook App Notifications
On iPhone , open Settings > Facebook > Notifications > enable them.
On Android , open Facebook app info > Notifications > enable them.
Fix 2: Check Blocked Accounts
If your Facebook birthday notifications are still not showing up, you should check if you have blocked some of your friends. In case things are fine between you and them, you can unblock them to receive their birthday notifications.
Open Facebook app > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Blocking > Unlock accounts.
Fix 3: Disable Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb
Depending on your device, we suggest disabling Focus Mode (iPhone) or Do Not Disturb (Android) to avoid restricting Facebook app notifications.
On iPhone
Open Settings > Focus > select your current Focus Mode that has Facebook > Apps > Silence Notifications From > exclude Facebook app.
On Android
In the Quick Settings menu, tap the Do Not Disturb icon to disable it.
Fix 4: Clear App Cache
If nothing has worked for you, we suggest clearing the Facebook app cache. You can log in again to your account.
On Android
Open Facebook app info > Storage and cache > Clear cache .
On iPhone
Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Facebook > Offload App .
Tip: You can also read our post if you want to turn off your birthday on Facebook .
