Oops! Did You Forget a Birthday? Here’s Some Belated Wishes
A belated birthday message is a special note sent after the birthday has passed. Although it may seem trivial, it’s important to acknowledge someone’s special day, even if it’s a little late. A belated birthday wish shows that you care enough to make the effort to send a message, even if you missed the actual day. It also provides an opportunity to apologize for the oversight and make it up to them. Sending a belated birthday message is a thoughtful gesture that can brighten someone’s day and strengthen your relationship with them. So don’t hesitate to send a belated birthday wish to those you care about, even if it’s a little late!
Belated Birthday Wishes for Friends and Family
- For a close friend: I’m sorry I missed your birthday, but I hope you know how much you mean to me. Let’s plan a day to celebrate together soon!
- For a sibling: Happy belated birthday to my favorite (brother/sister)! Sorry for being a little late, but I hope you had a wonderful day filled with love and joy.
- For a parent: Belated happy birthday to the best mom/dad in the world! You always make me feel special, and I’m sorry I missed your day. Let’s plan a dinner to celebrate soon.
- I didn’t want to compete with everybody else so that’s why my birthday wish is late!
- If fashionably late is a thing, than I never have to worry about going out of style. Happy Belated, my dear friend.
- The best part about having a fantastic friend like you is that you always forgive anyone who sends his birthday wish late. Happy Birthday!
- Time goes by so fast and sometimes I miss things. I am so sorry but I want to say Happy Belated Birthday!
- I forgot your birthday on purpose so you always remember I did and remember me! Happy Birthday!
- There’s a great excuse for why I missed your birthday and as soon as I think of one, I will let you know.
- The party never stops so your birthday wishes should never stop! Happy Birthday!
- I’m planning to see a memory loss doctor. You probably know why.
- The best thing about me forgetting your birthday is that we have another day to celebrate! Happy Birthday!
- You are used to my forgetfulness by now. I promise I will make this up to you! Happy Birthday!
- I was so excited about your special day that I overslept and I missed it. Happy Birthday!
- Birthdays are the best days…I promise I won’t miss the next one! Happy Birthday!
- Sorry I forgot about your day. I promise I won’t be mad if you forget about mine. Happy Birthday!
- It seems as if I’m a day late and a dollar short. Hopefully, my gift will make this up to you. Happy Birthday!
- Although I missed your special day, I know that every day can be a special day. Happy Birthday!
- The message might be late but the meaning is a true as ever. I wish you the best day ever, everyday!
- The best thing about me missing your special day? You get to have me make it up to you.
- Whoops I missed your birthday. It’s only because I was thinking up something cool to do with you.
- I know I’ve messed this up and I apologize. I’ll make it up to next year, and the year after that, and the year, after that.
- I am so embarrassed that I missed your birthday. I hope you will let me make it up to you.
- You are one of my best friends. I am so sorry I am late in sending you birthday wishes.
- My message to you, dear friend, is to enjoy your special day. I am so sorry that I am late.
- I tried to write so many messages! That’s why it has taken me so long to send them to you.
- You know the saying “better late than never”? I hope you believe it because here is my birthday greeting to you, better late than never.
- What did the turtle say to the hare? Sorry I’m so slow!
- You are so special to me and I am so sorry to have missed your day. Let me make it up to you!
- Don’t be mad because I am late for your birthday! Be happy because I am early for next year’s!
- I love your birthday so much; I wanted to celebrate it with you by yourself. Happy Belated Birthday!
- I am so sorry to have missed your special day. I hope I can make it up to you.
- I have just remembered that someone was celebrating her birthday today. Bet everyone sent his (or her) birthday wish on time, and that you are only mad at me.
- I know you are mad at me for remembering your birthday this late. But at least you won’t kill me for not sending one. Please tell me how I can make this up to you.
- I intentionally chose to send my birthday wish this late; just to prolong your birthday celebration.
- If you were the one sending me a birthday message this late, I could have forgiven you. So do the same for me today. Happy Birthday!
- I was going to send this birthday message right on time, and then I remembered it could have just been like any other birthday wish you received yesterday.
- I should probably kill myself for forgetting your birthday. But if I indeed kill myself, who will be sending you the best birthday message come next year?
- You’ve always been special to me to a point where I almost forgot that there’s this one day when you are even more special to everyone.
- I hate telling the people I love that they’re getting older. It took me courage to post this.
- If someone ever sends me a birthday text this late, I’d probably call it quits. But I’m glad that you’ve always been different from me.
- I should probably be blaming you for growing younger and not old like the rest of us…
- I might have missed to greet you on your birthday, but I didn’t forget to remind you that you’ve always been special to lots of people, including me… And that you deserved the best celebration on your birthday.
- If you forget my birthday because I forgot yours, you’ll probably be equally as bad… So do the necessary and forgive me.
- I have a tendency of forgetting people’s birthday. So why should I make you an exception?
- Sorry for the late greetings! If you ever forget my birthday, I would probably understand.
- I’ve know you long enough to know that you don’t like being bothered when you’re having the best time of your life. So I preserved this text until now…
- Let me be honest with you… I have a calendar that I don’t use. And, until now, I always thought your birthday was today. So happy belated birthday…
- If there was a way I could prove that this text was sent a day before, I could be in court as we speak… Happy birthday precious
- It’s not like I’m the first one to ever send a belated birthday wish… I therefore deserve to be forgiven…
- If this text message was sent to anybody else that’s not you, I could be somewhere in exile. Happy birthday dear…
- If you have a clue on what I should do to make this right, just say it…
- Better late than never… I just wanted you see that I perfectly know how to use this saying in the right context.
- Something was terribly wrong with me yesterday: I forgot to eat, brush my teeth and, far worse, forgot that my best friend was celebrating her birthday…
Belated Birthday Wishes for Coworkers and Bosses
When it comes to belated birthday wishes for coworkers and bosses, it’s important to strike a balance between being professional and showing that you care. Here are some examples of messages you can send:
For a coworker:
- Happy belated birthday! Sorry I missed your special day, but I hope it was filled with joy and laughter. Let’s grab lunch soon and celebrate!
- I know I’m a little late, but I wanted to wish you a happy birthday nonetheless. You’re an amazing coworker and I’m grateful to have you on the team.
- Belated happy birthday! May this year be filled with success, happiness, and all the things you love.
For a boss:
- I apologize for missing your birthday, but I wanted to wish you a happy belated one. Thank you for being an inspiration and a great leader.
- Wishing you a belated happy birthday! Your dedication and hard work have inspired us all. Here’s to another successful year!
- Happy belated birthday to the best boss ever! You make coming to work a pleasure, and I’m grateful for everything you do for us.
For a coworker you don’t know well:
- Belated happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with love and happiness.
- Sorry I missed your birthday, but I wanted to wish you a happy one nonetheless. Here’s to another year of success and happiness!
- I know we don’t know each other well, but I wanted to wish you a belated happy birthday nonetheless. May this year bring you everything you wish for.
For a boss you don’t know well:
- Happy belated birthday! Although we don’t know each other well, I wanted to wish you a successful year ahead filled with happiness and joy.
- I apologize for missing your birthday, but I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy belated one. Thank you for leading our team with such grace and excellence.
- Wishing you a belated happy birthday! May this year be filled with all the things you love and bring you closer to achieving your goals.
If you’ve missed someone’s birthday, don’t worry! There are many ways to say happy belated birthday that can make up for the delay. However, there are some important do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when crafting your message.
Do:
- Apologize for missing their special day
- Express how much they mean to you
- Include a personal touch or inside joke
- Offer to make it up to them
Don’t:
- Make excuses for missing their birthday
- Downplay the importance of their birthday
- Use a generic message without personalization
Here are some examples of belated birthday wishes to help you get started:
- Heartfelt messages: “Although my message is late, my love for you is never-ending. Happy belated birthday!”
- Humorous messages: “I’m not late, I’m just early for next year’s birthday! Happy belated birthday, my friend.”
- Apologetic messages: “I can’t believe I missed your birthday! I’m so sorry. Let’s make it up to you with a belated celebration. Happy belated birthday!”
Remember, it’s never too late to send a heartfelt message to show someone you care, even if it’s after their birthday has passed.