40th Birthday Gift Ideas that Men in Their 40's Will Adore

For more guy gifts check out these Man Cave gifts, gifts for farmers, fishing gifts and gifts for men in their thirties - and even more ways to surprise someone with a gift! 

What do you get a man for his 40th birthday?

1. A phone charging powerbank

This is so useful and such an epic practical gift idea for him he will love! It's perfect for if your recipient spends a lot of time outdoors or at work where there are no charging ports. They are nice and slim in size and design too, making them perfect for your recipient to take with them wherever they go! 

2. Socks with his face on them

Personalise socks for your recipient with their face on them! This is such a funny and sweet gift idea and will sure to have your recipient in stitches - plus they will think of you whenever they wear them!

3. A gift from his pets

Everyone adores a gift from their pets - how about a pet paw print keyring or beautiful close up portrait photo of their pet framed, or matching sweaters for their pet and them - and it means their pets will likely get even more fusses than normal too!

4. Realistic chocolate tools

A replica down to the finest detail, your recipient will get the biggest surprise when he realises it's not real! You can also get other chocolate household objects, perfect if you have a bit of a running joke about your recipient taking over certain jobs in the house (or being a little overly attached to some household objects) 

5. A mini fridge for their room or space

Perfect for popping cans of beer and snacks in so they are easily reachable, this is a gift that will keep on giving!

6. A funny framed photoshopped picture

You could use their favourite movie for inspiration and create a movie poster featuring your recipient and all the things they love! It's sure to make a hilarious and unique gift for your husband or boyfriend, brother, dad or son! 

7. A framed newspaper from when he was born

This makes such a special gift!

8. A framed film art poster from his favourite movie

There are so many epic and cool designs to choose from to enhance his space and make it look incredible! 

9. A food subscription box

The best gift for a foodie or for someone permanently hungry being out working all day. It's a gift that keeps on giving as they get to receive a brand new box every month and the contents are a complete surprise!

10. A solar powered charger

For mobile or any other device will be infinitely helpful when your recipient is on the go and their mobile battery runs out!

11. A hamper of home baked goodies

It could be a tin of freshly baked cookies - you could even make them super quirky by using quirky cookie cutters - you can get pretty much every shape to suit everyone's tastes!

12. A heat transforming mug

He'll get the best surprise on making a hot drink as the design will totally change!

13. Gift him something from his childhood

This is such a special and unexpected idea! It also shows how well you know him and appreciate the moments and memories that are special to him. You could track down his favourite ice cream he always used to get when he was young or recreate a special object that used to be his favourite.

14. A perfume sample set

Gift them lots of mini travel size perfume samples for them to find their new favourites, there's nothing like the gift of novelty!

15. A new wash bag

Always an amazing practical gift your recipient will always appreciate, you could even personalise it with their face on!

16. A funny 'mixed up' message chocolate bar

With hilarious and irreverent messages like 'grumpy', 't*sser' - or even 'best friend'! if you love our cards, you will love these!

17. A set of funny magnets

Themed after their favourite franchise, tv series or even a chance to get super creative, there are so many funny and quirky options to choose from to suit your loved one perfectly!

18. A hot drink flask

An amazing and practical gift idea that the man in your life will love!

19. A car driving experience

Give them the chance to drive the car of their dreams, a gift experience idea they will always remember. 

20. A painting or print of their favourite area

If they are attached to their area, where they live or where they come from, they will be sure to adore a commissioned or self painted landscape work of art showing off the beauty of their area, to frame in their home.

21. An Ancestry DNA test

There is nothing cooler than finding out your ancestry and origins, where your ancestors came from, and it helps to build a wider picture of your identity. This is such a cool and fascinating gift idea that will keep on giving!

22. A new game to play together

Whether that is a video game or board game, give the gift of time together!

23. A hamper of bizarre and interesting foods

Tons of foods they have never tried before! You could even set up a blind food tasting game - or a game of foodie dares - and get them trying all kinds of crazy food combinations they would never normally!

24. A funny sign or hanging for their space

It's always hard to find home decor gifts for men but your recipient is sure to adore a hilarious sign for their space! Ideas could include 'naughty corner', 'enter at your own risk' or you could even personalise your own.

25. A customised keyring

Something everyone will love because everyone carries keys! A customised keyring would make the perfect Father's day present and you can get super creative with it!

26. A mini fan

This is great if you live in a hot area, such a handy essential to have and super practical gift idea!

27. A funny duvet set!

You can get Twister inspired duvet covers - or even one inspired by their celebrity crush or anime crush! There are also hilarious ones to make them look like a completely different character when they are lying in bed, or the 'his side, her side' design, totally hilarious (and accurate!)

28. A personalised jacket or piece of clothing

Design it exactly to their tastes using sew on patches and iron on patches to customise it, adorn it with everything they love! You can find every kind of patch for every kind of fandom and franchise on Etsy, patches to represent their favourite sports team to their favourite tv characters and everything in between! This is such a cool DIY creative gift idea for his 40th birthday, he'll be able to treasure it always!