10 funny retirement quotes to celebrate the milestone

Riding off into the sunset. Entering the golden years. Living a life of leisure. There are a lot of sayings that capture the freedom of retirement, but sometimes you need a funny retirement quote or congratulations message to really capture the transition from nine-to-five to the sweet life. Whether you’re prepping for the end of work yourself or planning a retirement party for a beloved colleague or family member, a few well-placed quips and retirement wishes are sure to make the occasion that much more memorable. These pithy sayings and funny retirement quotes are perfect for the soon-to-be “funemployed” … or anyone who’s counting down the days!

Since your friend won’t be logging 40 – or more! – hours a week anymore, he or she will have plenty of time for the pastimes they adore.

The only thing better than acing a hole-in-one, after all, is getting to practise your swing as often as you like. Remind your friend of his new schedule with this humorous quote.

As relieving as it can be not to head to a job every day, this clever quote about retirement from the classic cartoon strip “Calvin and Hobbes” doesn’t say much – and yet says everything.

The idea of retiring can be both exciting and daunting. Let this retirement quote celebrate the cash your pal has been able to save – and hopefully, has plenty of time to still spend!

Not everyone has the best perception of retirement, especially if it wasn’t entirely up to them, but luckily this quote will get them chuckling.

When a married woman retires, she gets a whole new set of responsibilities. Here’s how to prepare your friend for what’s to come.

Though it might seem like your pal is moving closer to the golden years, this quote about ageing from the famed centenarian will help keep it all in perspective.

While the rest of the world has to rise when their alarm clock sounds, new retirees have free range to do, well, whatever they please.

Have a friend who likes to take every conversation to the extreme? If so, this quote and these dark jokes are a must.