Every Squishmallow comes with a personality, a backstory, and a special date all its own. Printed right on the hang tag, that date — known as a Squishdate — has turned into one of the most fun parts of collecting.
People love matching Squishmallows to their own birthdays, celebrating their favorite cute plush on its special day, or simply browsing to see which characters landed on which dates.
Key Takeaways
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Every standard Squishmallow has a Squishdate printed on its hangtag in DD.MM format.YYYY format — most fans treat this as the character's birthday.
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Licensed plush toys (Pokemon, Sanrio, Disney) and spin-off lines (Stackables, Hug Mees, Flip-A-Mallows) do not have Squishdates.
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Multiple characters can share the same Squishdate, while many calendar dates have no assigned birthday yet.
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The very first release, Cam the Calico Cat (collector #1), debuted in 2017 alongside seven other characters in the original Easter Squad.
Top 80 Squishmallow Birthdays by Month
January
Fenella the Unicorn (Pink) — January 6, 2021
Baiden the Dragon (Red) — January 7, 2021
Ham the Alligator (Army Green) — January 14, 2021
Gildie the Spider Witch (Halloween Squad) — January 5, 2022
February
Winnie the Witch (Halloween Squad) — February 20, 2020
Kenan the Owl (Halloween Squad) — February 23, 2022
Emily the Bat (with Holographic Belly) — February 25, 2022
March
Winston the Teal Owl (Hug Mees) — March 1, 2018
Reginald the Corgi (Dogs and Buddy Squad) — March 1, 2018
Tristan the Triceratops (Green) — March 10, 2018
Arthur the Alligator (Zoo Squad) — March 10, 2020
Brina the Bigfoot (Fuzzy Belly Squad) — March 11, 2020
Igor the Narwhal (Rainbow) — March 12, 2022
Lira the Witch (Black and Grey) — March 12, 2022
Alder the Owl (Green) — March 23, 2022
Lexi the Leopard (Zoo Squad) — March 24, 2019
Emery the Latte (Brown and Pink) — March 29, 2021
Moonie the Water Bear (Rainbow) — March 31, 2022
April
Elpha the Cupcake (Valentine Squad) — April 6, 2022
Jorgina the Jellyfish (with a holographic belly) — April 7, 2022
Jamar the Meerkat (Pink) — April 12, 2022
Oliviana the Alien (Blue, Yellow, and Pink) — April 12, 2022
Adelaide the Octopus (Pink and Purple) — April 13, 2021
Brisby the Horse (Farm Squad) — April 15, 2019
Kendla the Pumpkin Spice Latte (Orange) — April 15, 2021
Connor the Cow (White and Black) — April 17, 2017
Ronisia the Unicorn (Valentine Squad) — April 18, 2022
Petina the Polar Bear (White) — April 26, 2021
May
Bop the Mystery Bunny (Pink) — May 10, 2018 (a fan-favorite mystery bunny from the original lineup)
Clay the Cow (Pink) — May 5, 2022
Shaun the Schnauzer (Grey) — May 13, 2019
Romy the Seal (Sealife Squad) — May 25, 2022
Empressa the Purple Chick (Easter Squad) — May 26, 2023
June
Katya the Koala (Rainbow) — June 1, 2020
Camilo the Chinchilla (Grey with Donut) — June 2, 2021
Gracia the Meerkat (Tan) — June 7, 2021
Kate the Llamacorn — June 9, 2021
Duster the Dinosaur (Valentine Squad) — June 10, 2022
July
Ramona the Red Panda (Valentine Squad) — July 2, 2019
Madven the Meerkat (Mystery/Desert Squad) — July 11, 2022
Pear Fifi (Clip-on) — July 13, 2021
Dabria the Donut (Tan and Pink) — July 16, 2021
August
Patty the Cow (Pink) — August 2, 2017
Lily the Lamb (with Bow) — August 5, 2019
Cedrick the Teal Chick (Easter Squad) — August 16, 2019
Fitzy the Goblin (Green) — August 16, 2022
Beatriz the White and Red Penguin (Easter Squad) — August 15, 2022
Morrison the Black Cauldron (Halloween Squad) — August 15, 2022
Cosme the Horse (Easter Squad) — August 22, 2022
September
Brody the Dinosaur (Fuzzy Belly Squad) — September 2, 2018
Eurydice the Clown (Red, White, and Cyan) — September 7, 2023
Harlan the Alligator (Blue) — September 15, 2022
Naomi the Narwhal (Purple) — September 16, 2020
Rosie the Pig (Farm Squad) — September 19, 2019
Adderley the Mystery Sloth (Mystery Squad) — September 26, 2023
October
Kinsley the Llama Pegacorn (Rainbow) — October 2, 2020
Jazmanian the Lion (Blue and Grey) — October 7, 2021
Loraly the Alien (Pink) — October 7, 2022
Stokely the Bear (Fuzzy Belly Squad) — October 18, 2022
Illia the Hot Sauce (Al Pastor Mexican Squad) — October 25, 2022
Selassi the Platypus (Fuzzy Belly Squad) — October 31, 2022
November
Regz the French Bulldog (Black) — November 3, 2021
Danny the Dinosaur (Green) — November 6, 2017
Duranga the Blue Raccoon (with Blue Scarf) — November 7, 2022
Grady the Appaloosa Horse (Grey) — November 8, 2022
Cici the Red Panda (Zoo Squad) — November 12, 2018
Ballis the French Bulldog (Black) — November 12, 2021
Ibina the Cat (with a holographic belly) — November 18, 2021
Delindy the Pumpkin Spice Latte (Orange) — November 19, 2021
Gleb the Polar Bear (Christmas Squad) — November 20, 2021
Jerome the Triceratops (Prehistoric Squad) — November 25, 2021
Diana the Butterfly (Rainbow) — November 30, 2021
December
Antoine the Peanut Butter (with Hat) — December 1, 2021
Deja the Donut (Brown and Pink) — December 1, 2021
Shelly the Strawberry Pancake (Pink) — December 7, 2022
Hartman the Monkey (Purple) — December 7, 2022
Trinity the Triceratops (Multicolored) — December 10, 2019
Luna the Penguin (Christmas Squad) — December 17, 2017
Daxxon the Alien (Space Squad) — December 20, 2020
Pooja the Tiger (with white muzzle) — 2022
What Is a Squishdate?
If you've checked your hang tag, you may have noticed a date printed alongside the character's name, personality, and collector number. That date is called a Squishdate and marks when the specific character or design was conceptualized and approved for production.
The format follows a DD.MM.YYYY pattern. For example, a tag reading 11.08.2022 means the Squishdate is August 11, 2022. Many fans treat the Squishdate as the character's "birthday," even though Kellytoy (now part of Jazwares) has noted that the Squishdate and the actual birthday are technically different. The Squishdate marks when the design was finalized, while the birthday would be when the character was "born" into the world of cute, cuddly plush toys.
For collecting purposes, most of the community uses "Squishdate" and "birthday" interchangeably — and that's the approach we follow in this comprehensive list. One interesting detail for serious collectors: different editions of the same character can have different Squishdates. So Connor the Cow and Fuzzy Connor, or Baiden the Dragon and other dragon variants, each have their own unique date.
Want to read even more about these plush pals? Explore our full Squishmallow master list for a deep dive into every character.
How to Find Your Squishmallow Birthday Twin
One of the most common reasons fans search for a Squishmallow birthday list is to find a character who shares their birthday. Here is how to track down your match:
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Check the tag directly. If you already own some of these cuddly collectibles, flip over the hang tag and look for the date printed in DD.MM.YYYY format. That is the character's Squishdate.
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Search the Squishmallows Wiki. The community-maintained Fandom Wiki has the most comprehensive Squishdates database. You can search by date to pull up every character with that specific Squishdate.
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Use the SquadApp. The free SquadApp mobile app (rated 4.9 stars) includes a Squishdate lookup feature, collection tracker, and wishlist builder — all handy tools for dedicated fans.
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No match for your date? Not every calendar date has a character assigned to it yet. Kellytoy (now part of Jazwares) continues releasing new characters regularly, so your date might get a match in a future drop. In the meantime, you can pick one with a Squishdate close to yours or one from the Birthday Squad.
Which Squishmallows Don't Have Squishdates?
Not all of these plush toys come with a Squishdate tag. Here are the main exceptions:
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Licensed characters — Those based on existing properties like Pokemon, Sanrio (Hello Kitty, Gudetama, My Melody), and Disney do not have Squishdates. Their tags omit the size, collector number, and Squishdate entirely since these characters were not originally created by Kellytoy. This also means capsule unicorn figures and mystery llama releases from licensed lines will not have Squishdates to celebrate.
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Spin-off product lines—Stackables, Hug Mees, Flip-A-Mallows, and some Mystery Squad capsules — often use simplified tags that omit the Squishdate.
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Simplified tags — Occasionally, standard characters ship with a more basic tag that does not include the Squishdate. This is uncommon but does happen.
If yours does not have a date on its tag, it is not defective — it simply falls into one of these categories. You can still read the Squishmallows Wiki to see if a Squishdate has been documented for your character from other tag versions. But do you know who created Squishmallows?
The Birthday Squad and Squishmallow Party Ideas
Squishmallows actually has an official Birthday Squad — a collection of birthday-themed characters designed specifically for celebrations. These include cute characters like Donny, Henry, Delenne, Sharon, Bryar, and others, all featuring birthday party designs with festive colors, hats, and confetti-inspired details.
Birthday Squad plush toys make great companions for a squishmallow party or for celebrating squishmallow birthdays throughout the year. Here are a few birthday party ideas fans love:
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Squishdate birthday party — Throw a small celebration on your favorite character's Squishdate, complete with themed decorations and other plush pals as party guests
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Birthday twin reveal — Share your birthday match on social media and join other collectors who post their squishmallow birthdays online
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Birthday party display — Create a dedicated shelf or display area for characters whose squishmallow birthdays fall in the current month
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Squishmallow party favors — Use clip-on or mini plush toys as cute birthday party favors for a themed celebration
These ideas work whether you are celebrating a single Squishdate or throwing a full squishmallow party for a group of fans. The Birthday Squad characters are especially fun additions to any birthday party setup, making them a great way to share squishmallow birthdays with friends.
They are also a fun way to celebrate Squishmallows Day, which the community recognizes on March 1 each year.
FAQs
What Is a Squishmallow?
Squishmallows are a line of ultra-soft plush collectibles made from spandex and polyester filling. Created by Kellytoy (now part of Jazwares) and first released in 2017, there are now over 3,000 characters designed across dozens of squads and themes. Each one has a unique name, personality, and backstory printed on its hang tag, making them highly collectible for people of all ages.
How Are Squishmallow Birthdays Determined?
The dates printed on tags are called Squishdates and indicate when the character's design was conceptualized and finalized—not the manufacturing or store release date. Kellytoy assigns these dates during the design approval process. Different editions or variants of the same character (like Connor vs. Fuzzy Connor) receive different Squishdates, making each version unique.
Where Can I Find the Birthday List for Squishmallows?
The most thorough squishmallow birthday databases are maintained by the fan community. The Squishmallows Wiki on Fandom tracks Squishdates for virtually every released character, and the SquadApp mobile app includes a Squishdate search feature. You can also read the birthday list above for popular characters and their dates, or flip your own hang tag to see the date printed there.
Are There Special Events for Squishmallow Birthdays?
The community celebrates Squishmallow birthdays in creative ways—hosting birthday parties, sharing photos on social media, and connecting with other fans online. The official social media accounts occasionally spotlight characters on their Squishdates with special posts. Fans also celebrate Squishmallows Day on March 1 as a general appreciation day for the entire collection. Many fans share birthday party ideas for their favorites in online communities.
Can Two Squishmallows Share the Same Birthday?
Yes. Multiple characters can share the same Squishdate, while many calendar dates have no assigned birthday at all. The dates are not evenly distributed across the year, so some days are more "crowded" than others. This is part of what makes it exciting — and sometimes challenging — to find a match for your specific birthday.
What Are Some Squishmallow Birthday Party Ideas?
Fans have come up with plenty of cute celebration ideas over the years. Popular birthday party ideas include hosting a Squishdate celebration with themed decor, creating birthday displays for characters whose squishmallow birthdays fall that month, and sharing your birthday twin on social media. Some fans even use mini collectibles as birthday party favors or plan a full squishmallow party around a new release date. Join the fun by exploring our collection and finding your next birthday buddy.
Final Thoughts
Discovering your birthday twin is one of the most fun ways to connect with your collection on a personal level. Whether you are matching Squishdates, celebrating cute squishmallow birthdays, or building a Birthday Squad display, these dates add another layer of personality to an already charming lineup of characters.
Browse our Squishmallow collection to explore your next cuddly companion and join the celebration.
References:
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66173748
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90680110/squishmallows-has-a-firm-plan-to-become-the-next-hello-kitty
