Three timed reminders, plus a sensible answer for Feb 29.
What this does
- Sends a "two days before" alert so you can grab a card.
- Sends a "night before" alert so you can plan the morning.
- Sends a "day of" alert so you don't forget the call.
When to use this
- Each birthday you add. You set the three reminders independently.
How it works
- While adding or editing a birthday, scroll to Reminders.
- Toggle each of the three on or off:
- Notify two days before — off by default.
- Notify night before — on by default.
- Notify day of — on by default.
- Pick the time of day for each.
- For each, choose which household members get notified.
Leap-day birthdays (Feb 29)
If you enter Feb 29, you'll see a small picker:
- On Feb 28 — celebrate the day before in non-leap years.
- On Mar 1 — celebrate the day after.
- Skip leap years — only fire reminders in actual leap years.
Important things to know
- Notifications must be on for reminders to deliver.
- Reminders are independent — you can turn off "day of" but keep "night before".
- Quiet hours apply to birthday reminders too — see Quiet Hours and Reminder Categories.
Common questions
- Why three reminders? They support different planning windows — one for buying, one for prep, one for the act.
- Can I add a custom time, like a week before? Not yet — the three options cover most cases.