Birthdays are special occasions to celebrate the day of a person's birth. For most people, a birthday is always spent with family and friends from a simple dinner to an elaborate party. Gifts are traditionally given to mark the occasion and make the day even more special.

Shopping for a birthday present for a man is a little challenging compared to shopping for women. There are unlimited choices for women from clothing, accessories, shoes, perfume, jewelry, home décor, kitchenware etc.

Shopping for your husband, boyfriend or male colleague should be given more thought. Unless you already know what you are going to buy, you might run out of time just thinking about the perfect gift.

Gadgets

Some of the best birthday gift ideas for men are gadgets. If your guy is a techie, he might appreciate something like a new iPod or a Samsung Galaxy S4 or the latest laptop bag design. Phone accessories like cases and earphones are also great ideas for the techie birthday boy. Other tech-related ideas are portable speakers, battery charging docks, headphones or an iTunes gift card for his iPhone.

Accessories

If you want to splurge on your husband or boyfriend, you can consider luxury gift ideas for men like a leather briefcase, a well-made suit or a trip to his dream destination. He might appreciate a new mobile phone if he's still stuck with his old one.

Eyewear and car accessories are also great ideas. Check out shops selling unique car accessories that he doesn't have yet. Buying a nice tie for the office or a stylish pen with his engraved initials are simple yet functional gifts for work.

Tools

For the handyman, you can buy him a new set of shiny tools for all his woodworking and carpentry projects. Clear some space outside the house for his private workshop. Your man will appreciate you for supporting his interests and hobbies.

Shoes and Sports Apparel

One of the best gifts for men who are also athletes is a new pair of shoes. You can buy that latest model of basketball shoes he's been talking about and surprise him on his birthday. Sports equipment is also a great gift idea for men. You can learn more about what brand to buy by doing your research on the Internet. Look for brands with good feedback from customers and you can be sure of your money's worth.

Personal Gifts

You can make your own gift if you want to give your guy something that cannot be bought in stores. Use your creativity and skills in coming up with your special gift. If you like cooking, you can cook all his favorite food and invite friends over for dinner. No matter what present you'll get, it's always the thought that counts and not the price tag.