99+ Happy Belated Birthday Wishes & Messages

Happy Birthday Wishes, Messages & Quotes for Friends, Family & Loved Ones

Birthdays are special occasions that mark another year of life and offer a moment to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. While it’s important to celebrate these milestones on the day itself, sometimes life can get in the way, and we might miss the chance to send our best wishes. That’s where belated birthday wishes come in – a way to show your love and appreciation even if you’re a little late to the party. In this article, we’ll explore the art of crafting happy belated birthday wishes and messages, so you can make up for lost time and make your loved ones feel special all over again.

Happy Belated Birthday Wishes

Or, say you’ve missed a special person’s birthday? Whoops! It happens to everyone. Try out these belated birthday messages to get back into their good books!
Happy belated Birthday! I’m so sorry I meant to write earlier. To be fair, though, how do you expect me to remember your birthday when you never look a day older?
Kindly forget that I forgot your birthday. I cannot forgive myself if you haven’t forgiven me. Save a friend from crumbling inside. Happy birthday bestie.
My memory is weakening pretty fast, but I can never forget the incredible memories we have made over the years. Happy birthday to you!
Now that everyone else’s birthday wishes have worn off, here’s a great big one from me!
I promise this card isn’t late. It is intentionally arriving after your birth-day, because I think you deserve a whole birth-month. Happy Birth-month!
May all you desire come true. Happy belated birthday to you!
Please forgive me for not wishing you on your special day. Wishing you a happy belated birthday.
Belated happy birthday dear. I hope you had a great day and celebrated it with dear ones. Have a great year ahead.
Sorry, I forgot your birthday! I hope it was a wonderful one for you!
I wasn’t sure how to wish you a belated happy birthday, but I thought it would probably be best to start off by apologising for missing the actual day! Sorry for the late wishes!
Better late than never! And besides, the wishes are good on any date.
May life always smile upon you and may you be blessed with peace, happiness, and love. I may be a little late, but my wishes for you are sincere.
I’m sending you a late birthday message on purpose, so that you may continue to celebrate it today! Have a great second day of birthday celebrations!
Even though this is late, it’s never too late to wish you the best of everything always.
I am sorry mate but you know I am always true. In reality, I got fashionably late for another MAJOR event. I hope that someday your birthday may be a national holiday. Happy belated birthday.
You are so young and tender. I forgot you are turning a year older. That is so amazing because you will stop being annoying. You know I love you to bits.

I’m so sorry this is getting to you late, but please know I was thinking of you and wishing you everything wonderful.
There’s a very good reason why this birthday wish is late. I forgot. I’m sorry! Hope your day was terrific.
I’m sorry this birthday card isn’t on time, but it’s actually the earliest I’ve ever been late!
These wishes might be one day late, but I hope your birthday yesterday was everything you hoped it would be.
Belated happy birthday wishes to you! I so wanted to be on time but then I ended up being a little late… I promise I’ll be better next year!
I can’t say enough how sorry I am for the late wishes on your birthday this year. Time simply got away from me on this one, my friend!
I’m not late in wishing you a happy birthday, I’m just super early for next year!
I didn’t forget your birthday; I just forgot it was yesterday. Hope you had an amazing day!
While everyone else was only wishing you well and thinking of you yesterday, here I am still thinking of you today!
I’m making a promise to you today that I will never miss another birthday of yours. You can quote me on that, my friend!
I know I’m a little late in wishing you a happy birthday this year, but know that these belated wishes are sincere and have more meaning than ever. I hope you had a really great day!
These birthday wishes are belated with good reason: they’re supposed to make your birthday last longer! Happy birthday, my friend!
My thoughts of you were on time — it’s only the CARD that’s late! Hope you had a great birthday.
Sending you the happiest of (late) birthday wishes. I’m so sorry I missed your special day! May the coming year be full of many blessings.
Happy belated birthday to my irreplaceable friend. Although my greetings come late, our friendship always comes first. I cherish you now, today, tomorrow and forever more. Happy birthday.
“Better late than never” and here is to wish you a day that is special just like you. moreover, you are one of a kind to me. Happy birthday.
Happy belated birthday! I hope you enjoyed celebrating with your friends and family.
Happy little-bit-late birthday to you! For someone who is so chic and effortlessly cool, I thought your birthday wishes should be too!
Happy belated birthday to this special person who is worthy of “on-time” wishes. Sorry, I picked Snail Mail to deliver it.
I hope your birthday was as incredible as you deserve. This wish may come a little late, but it is timelessly sincere. Belated happy birthday!
A belated birthday wishes that your life may be filled with joy, peace and the love that you deserve.
Happy belated birthday to my irreplaceable friend. Although my greetings come late, our friendship always comes first. I cherish you now, today, tomorrow and forever more. Happy birthday.

Happy belated birthday and happy early birthday for next year. Now you won’t have to say I got late next year. Have fun dear.
“F” is a special letter. Friendship starts with F, and so does Forgetfulness and Forgiveness. I hope I am forgiven for forgetting my precious jewel’s birthday.
My greetings may not be on time, but you are highly thought of. The wish of happiness is always superb on any day. Happy new year! Happy belated birthday!
This is a late birthday wish just to remind you that you are celebrating a new year once again. May this year bring forth desirable success, renewed hope, and immeasurable joy. Happy birthday.
I didn’t want to throw you off and actually send your card on time. This way, you know it’s from me! Hope you had a good one.
I know this is late — why break tradition? Hope your day was fun.
I wanted to have sent this message on time, but better late than never! I wish you a belated happy birthday!
I’m sorry this message is coming to you late, but I’m sending my most sincere belated happy birthday wishes to you from the very bottom of my heart!
Late birthday wishes are better than no wishes whatsoever! Just be thankful that I remembered at all! Belated happy birthday to you!
These wishes aren’t late, they’re just super early for next year! Happy birthday!
Dear [name], HBBD! That stands for Happy Belated Birthday! Love, YTDF (Your Terribly Disorganized Friend)
You probably think this card is a few days late. It’s actually way worse than that, though. This is your card from 2010 that I’ve only just sent. Happy Belated Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Don’t think of this as a late birthday card. Consider it a very early one for next year. Here’s wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday. The good news is that I also forgot your age. Happy belated Birthday!
I can’t believe you are almost getting grey hair. No wonder I am late in wishing you a happy birthday. Happy late birthday.
My belated birthday wish is just another chance t celebrate the party twice. Let’s do it. Happy belated birthday.
Did you know that there is something good that comes with me forgetting your birthday? Two gifts!!! The first gift is for your birthday and the second is for making you feel better.
Stop sulking for I miss the smile that is always plastered on your face. I am late in wishing you birthday greetings, but you are among the very few people who have a home in my heart.
You are special every day, and I always thank Stork City for making a baby like you. So every day is your birthday, and I am always grateful for having you around. Happy late birthday.
I’m sorry I missed your birthday, but I think it’s pretty impressive that I remembered it this soon after! Belated birthday wishes from your forgetful friend!
I would be remiss if I didn’t wish you a happy birthday, even if I am one day late! Belated wishes to you!
These wishes are overdue and still colorful. You fill my life with so many bright days, and it is my delight to say I would feel hollow without you. I know you had a great time, but I promise you will have a greater time when I make it up to you. Happy belated birthday.
Double kisses. Double hugs. Double prayers and double gifts. I am sending bonuses to make up for my lateness. I love you double times more. Happy late birthday.
I’m sorry for missing your special day, it completely slipped my mind. I hope you had the amazing birthday you deserved all the same!
I know these birthday wishes are belated, but the fact I’m making up for being late means they’re packed with much more meaning!
I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday. The good news is that if you forget mine next year I’ll forgive you. Happy Belated Birthday!
Sorry, I missed your birthday I didn’t realize it was so near. But I’m sending some late wishes They’re extra special and sincere! Belated happy birthday to you!

Sorry for the late wish but you know what they say: better late than never! I hope your birthday was a tremendous one, my friend!
I wish I could rewind the clock just to get back to the right time to say happy birthday. Please forgive me! I hope you had a great day.
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fabulous day and be sure to eat an extra slice of cake for me!
Happy (tiny bit late) birthday! Wishing you a great year ahead!
I’m sorry I couldn’t be there to wish you a happy birthday on the day, but I’m sending you your birthday wishes anyway! Belated birthday wishes to you!
Belated happy birthday to you! I guess it just goes to show that good things do come to those who wait!
Belated happy birthday to you. I hope you know that I would never miss the birthday of a good friend like you on purpose.
I promise this card isn’t late. It is intentionally arriving after your birth-day, because I think you deserve a whole birth-month. Happy Birth-month!
I may have forgotten your birthday, but at least I remembered that I forgot! I’m so sorry! Sending my best belated happy birthday wishes to you!
I’m so sorry for sending you belated birthday wishes. Honestly, I didn’t think you would live this long. Happy Birthday!
Too bad that my punctual birthday message wasn’t part of the big day. However, I hope you had an incredible birthday.
No matter how late my message comes, you know I truly love you. I hope you ate some big cake for the two of us. Happy belated birthday.
Deep down in my heart, I am hoping you had a wonderful birthday celebration. I wasn’t able to send my wishes on time because time flipped so fast. Find it in your heart to forgive me. Happy birthday dove.
Remember how you forgot your wedding anniversary sis? Maybe it runs in the family. Anyway, happy birthday and I promise to make it up to you. Happy belated birthday.
My greedy dog chewed on the birthday card I had bought for you, that’s why I am a little late in wishing you good tidings. I cherish you and hold you dearly in my heart. I hope you had a great celebration.
Belated happy birthday to you! Sorry that I’m a little late to the party with these wishes!
Sorry for the delay in getting these wishes to you, my friend! I hope your special day this year was a truly great one!

Happy Birthday Wishes, Messages & Quotes for Best Friends

Short & Sweet Belated Happy Birthday Wishes

You know what they say about birthday wishes – better late than never! Happy birthday!
Even though this is late, it’s never too late to wish you the best of everything. I hope you have a brilliant year ahead!
May all your dreams come true! Wishing you a belated happy birthday!
Apologies for my belated happy birthday wishes! I hope your birthday was as special as you are!
There’s a very good reason why this birthday wish is late… I forgot. I’m sorry! I hope you had a great day!
It wasn’t your birthday I forgot… it was the date! I’m sorry. I hope you had a wonderful day!
Sorry I missed your birthday by several days, but happy birthday anyways!
I know I’m late with your birthday card, but at least I’m on time with an apology.
You know what they say about birthday wishes — better late than never!
I’m so sorry I forgot to remember your birthday.
It wasn’t your birthday I forgot — it was the date. Hope your day was happy.
Happy Birthday! (Leave it to me to say the right thing at the wrong time.)
No excuse is good enough for missing your birthday! I am very sorry. A very (late) happy birthday to you!
Silly me! I missed your birthday! I’m so sorry. Belated happy birthday wishes to you!
I can’t believe I forgot! I hope you had a really lovely birthday.
A million wishes and a thousand kisses all just for you. I’m sorry I missed your birthday. I hope it was a wonderful day!
I didn’t forget your birthday! I just wanted to make it last longer!
I can’t believe I missed your birthday, because you’re too special to ever forget.
I’m actually kind of glad this is late because now it’s a happy surprise!
Now that everyone else’s birthday wishes have worn off, here’s a great big one from me!
May this be the least belated of all your belated birthday wishes!
Let me be the first to offer you belated birthday wishes!
I didn’t really forget your special day…I just wanted the happiness to last a little longer.
This birthday wish isn’t late — I’m just making sure I’m early so I don’t miss it next year.

Funny belated birthday wishes

I am wishing you a late birthday because I believe this will make you feel younger. I do care for you so much. Happy birthday!
It doesn’t matter if I wish you a late birthday. I want to celebrate every day like it’s your birthday. You are just too special for me. Happy belated birthday!
Happy belated! It’s the birthday that keeps on giving!
Here are three wishes for your birthday: 1) that I remember it next year, 2) that you forgive me for forgetting this year, and 3) that you have a birthday cake the size of your head. Happy birthday!
Every year you’re older, wiser and more forgiving. Sorry I missed your birthday!
These birthday wishes aren’t late—you’re just old and confused. Happy birthday, right on time!
It’s a late one, but not a fake one! Happy birthday to my dearest friend.
My love and good wishes are too bulky to arrive on time. Happy Belated Birthday!
I did not forget your birthday, I just wanted to make it last longer. Happy Belated birthday dear.
A late birthday wish does not mean I forgot this special day. It means I wanted to give you a surprise. Happy birthday!
You always say you love surprises, so … surprise! I forgot your birthday was yesterday.
Happy belated birthday! You’re always one step ahead of me (which makes me not late).
I didn’t miss your birthday. I am just fashionably late as always.
Sorry I am late in wishing you a happy birthday. Lately, I have been living more on a lunar calendar than the solar one.
You live life in the fast lane, but I move a little slower. That is why I am a little behind you on celebrating your birthday.
I know you like to save the best for last, so let me be the last one to wish you a happy birthday!
Sorry this is late—I was trying to figure out how you can be this old, yet look so good!
Happy belated birthday. I’m so sorry I forgot the date. Consider this permission to forget my birthday next year!
You know I’m always late to everything, and I didn’t want to disappoint you for your birthday. Happy belated!
As the saying goes, if someone forgets your birthday, you don’t get older that year!
These birthday wishes may be late, but they’ve aged like a fine wine: sweet, delicious and as expensive as the accompanying gift. Happy birthday!

Happy birthday! Sorry—that’s for next year. I like to get in early.
As someone who recently turned one year older, I know you understand that time answers to no one—and especially not to me. Happy belated birthday! I’m sorry I missed it.
Happy belated birthday! In ancient times, people would send things belatedly as a sign of love. You’re ancient, so I thought I would honor that!
I could have sent you a birthday greeting on your birthday, and I could have started Google, but I didn’t. You are happy with Google, so why not be happy with me being a little tardy in saying Happy Birthday!
Sorry I missed your birthday. How weird is that? That only happens to me like once per year. Happy Birthday to you.
Hope you had a great birthday. I missed eating your cake on your birthday, so I plan to eat at least two desserts today to make up for it.
I like to wish people a Happy Birthday at least 11 months in advance, so my greeting from last year was meant to cover this birthday. Anyway, Happy Birthday again.
Yes, I forgot your birthday. I’m so sorry. But on the bright side, I also don’t remember your age! Happy birthday!
Hope you’re not deflated that I’m a little belated.
I know it’s too late to wish you a happy birthday, so instead: Happy Today!
Did you think I forgot your birthday? I would never do that—your dog ate the birthday card I sent!

I don’t forget birthdays—I just extend them. Happy birthday week!
Hope your birthday was better than my excuse for missing it!
My antenna detects an old people. Oh, that is you! Happy belated birthday oldie.
I have been so silly to forget your birthday, but I think you know I’m funny because I’m silly! Happy birthday dear!
It was just a date that I forgot. But I want you to know that you are always on my mind. Happy belated birthday!
Late birthday wishes are just an excuse to eat more cake. You’re welcome!
Let me be the first to wish you a belated happy birthday.
Your birthday came, your birthday went, and here’s the wish I should have sent: Happy birthday!
I meant to wait so that you could extend your birthday just a little bit longer. They go by way too fast if it is just one day. Happy Extended Birthday.
It’s apparent that you have been blessed with many things on your birthday. Unfortunately, a punctual birthday message from me was not one of them. Hope you had an amazing day!
Wishing you late is completely intentional. I want you to know that I’m exceptional at everything that I do. Happy belated birthday!
You know you can count upon me on everything, except timely birthday wishes. Happy Birthday!
Happy day after birthday! Who will wish you a memorable belated happy birthday except me!?

Funny Belated Birthday Poems

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Here are some late
Birthday wishes for you!

Your birthday came,
Your birthday went.
Here’s the wish
I should have sent!

Oh my goodness.
Me oh my!
I let your birthday
Just slip right by.

Roses are red,
Cacti are prickly,
Sorry this card didn’t
Get there more quickly!

A little late I must confess,
But it doesn’t mean that I care less!

So sorry for the small delay,
I do hope you had an awesome day!

Although my wishes turned up late,
I hope your birthday turned out great!

This birthday wish, although delayed,
Is warmly and sincerely made!
Happy belated birthday!

Sorry this card is
A little bit late.
I remembered your birthday,
Just not the date!

Belated Birthday Wishes for Your Partner

Sweetheart! Your birthday has passed, but I want you to know that I love you and I’m so sorry for being late.
I am mortified. Words don’t begin to explain how sorry I feel for forgetting your birthday. You mean so much to me, every day. Happy belated birthday to you, my love.
To the world’s best {wife/husband etc}, I don’t deserve you, but I count myself so very lucky to have you in my life. Happy belated birthday.
Your birthday may have passed, but please let me celebrate with you again.
Happy belated birthday my love. I know your year ahead will be amazing. Please know that I am sorry and that I love you now, always, and forever.
Happy belated birthday to you. We’ll enjoy the next 12 months to the fullest together.
I am so sorry that I missed your special birthday. I want you to know that you are always on my mind and in my heart. You are the best person I know. I’m so grateful for you. Wishing you a belated happy birthday.
Oh no! I forgot your birthday. It’s made me realize that a day shouldn’t go by without me celebrating you anyway! Let me make it up to you.
Happy belated birthday my love. I will never disappoint you again.
Wishing you a very happy belated birthday and loads of love today and always. I’m so mad at myself for missing your birthday! Please forgive me.
Happy belated birthday to you. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. I wish you a wonderful year ahead.
Wishing you a happy belated birthday, my sweetheart. No words can express how I feel about you, I’ll be sure to show you all year long. I have a lot of making up to do!
Happy belated birthday my precious {wife/husband etc}. Thank you for accepting my imperfections. I love you.
Belated happy birthday wishes to my favorite person. I love you with all my heart.

Belated Birthday Wishes for Him

Your birthday is over for another year, but I want you to know that I’m so sorry for being late. Next time the beers are on me.
Oh no! I hope you’ll forgive me for forgetting your birthday. I’ll forget when the {insert their favorite sports team} lose, and not mention it, just to make it up to you!
My heart is deeply and by heart sorry for forgetting your birthday sweetheart. Hope you are not considering breaking up with me. Please forgive me handsome. Happy belated birthday.
Although my wishes are a little bit late, our love is always great! Belated Happy Birthday, My love!
Birthdays are not meant to be forgotten, but your sweet wife can be forgiven. Happy Birthday, Hubby!
Can I compensate with thousands of hugs and kisses for not wishing you on your birthday? Please forgive me, dear. Happy belated birthday my man.
Happy belated birthday. I just didn’t want to remind you that you’re getting older… honest!
Happy belated birthday. I am very sorry that your birthday message arrived late this year. Cheers to an awesome year ahead.
How on earth did I miss your birthday?! You’re clearly looking older. Jokes! I hope you had a great day.
It wasn’t part of the plan to send a late birthday wish. I hope you understand. Best wishes buddy!
Belated Happy Birthday, Love! I never meant to make you wait. Sorry!
Here is your birthday wish full of hugs and kisses that I should have sent earlier.
Believe me when I say I did not forget your birthday. It is my bad luck that I could not wish you on time. Happy belated birthday my handsome man. I love you to the moon and back.
One of the reasons I fall in love with you is because of your big heart. Hope you can find forgiveness for me there. Sorry for not wishing you on time. Happy belated birthday sweetheart.
Can we become cool again because I am sending you a big and lovely gift for you. So sorry for not wishing you on time. Happy belated birthday my king.
I may wish you late, but it’s full of love! Happy Belated Birthday!
I know you like to draw out your birthday celebrations as long as possible! So happy belated birthday!
Technically, in Hawaii, it’s still your birthday {if only a few hours late}! Wishing you happiness and health for the year ahead.
I feel terrible that I am late wishing you a happy birthday. Let me take you out for a burger and beer to celebrate/commiserate.

Belated Birthday Wishes for Her

Happy Birthday! Sorry this message is late. I want to celebrate your birthday 2.0 with you. The cocktails are on me!
Whoopsie! I missed your birthday. I’ll be sure to celebrate with you soon. After all, you are {insert age here} years old all year long.
My heart is deeply and by heart sorry for forgetting your birthday sweetheart. Hope you are not considering breaking up with me. Please forgive me handsome. Happy belated birthday.
I know it was hard for you to blow out all the candles at once. But hey, that’s why I’m sending you late wishes so you can have the time to catch your breath. Happy belated birthday!
Late birthday wishes for you, you beautiful human. I wish you a great year ahead.
Girl, I’ll be the first to wish you next year. But for now, belated happy birthday.
Having someone like you as a girlfriend is a blessing. Thanks for being so understanding and forgiving. Happy belated birthday my love!
Can I compensate with thousands of hugs and kisses for not wishing you on your birthday? Please forgive me, dear. Happy belated birthday my man.
I want to wish you a happy belated birthday and give you my sincere apologies and all the chocolate you could ever dream of.
Happy belated birthday to you and cheers to a fabulous year to come.
To one of my favorite humans – sending you sincere belated birthday wishes. I hope you had a wonderful day.
Sending very happy and belated birthday wishes to you! I’m thankful that you’re in my life. I hope that you have an amazing year ahead of you.
I know I’m late and you know you can’t forgive me for this one but hey, we can both pretend that it was on time and everything is just fine. Happy belated birthday!
To me, every single day is just as special as your birthday. You are equally important to me every day in a year. Happy birthday my dear!
I’m sorry that I lost track of your birthday. We both know I am often unsure of which day of the week it is! I hope you had a wonderful day, regardless of my forgetfulness.
I know that you will have had a day of special wishes yesterday. Today, I am wishing you a very happy belated birthday. No need to thank me for keeping the celebration going!
I am so sorry I missed your special day. I’ve now put your birthday in my reminders, so I will never miss it again! Happy belated birthday.
I promise to never forget your birthday anymore. I ask for nothing but your forgiveness today. Happy belated birthday my love. May all your wishes come true!
My sincere apologies for being late. Nevertheless, belated happy birthday to you, pretty lady. I hope you had a blessed day.
You are the epitome of grace, beauty, and elegance. I hope your day was just as beautiful as you are. Happy belated birthday.
Happy birthday to the most amazing woman; sorry for not wishing you on time this year.

Belated Birthday Wishes for Friends

HBBD! That stands for Happy Belated Birthday! Love, YTDF (Your Terribly Disorganized Friend).
I hope that your birthday was as wonderful and special as you are. Sorry for my late birthday wishes!
A very late happy birthday to you, may all your wishes and dreams come true!
Good friends know that even if your birthday wish is late, it doesn’t mean you’re loved any less. Thanks for being such a good friend. Hope it was happy!
Happy Birthday to a warm, understanding, kind, fun, and special friend. (See? Wasn’t that worth waiting for?)
You’re such a good friend with lots of wonderful gifts – lucky for me, one of them is forgiveness! Sorry I missed your big day.
Yep — I forgot your birthday; but I could never forget a friend as great as you.
Everyone else sent you birthday wishes yesterday. Bet they aren’t thinking of you today like I am! Happy belated birthday.
Happy birthday! I hope you were blessed with everything great on your special day. Sorry that birthday wishes from me weren’t on the list, though.
Sorry these birthday wishes are late—I remembered your birthday but forgot the date!
I’m so sorry I missed your birthday! But at least a friend full of guilt means a really great present.
How do you know when you’ve reached adulthood? You find it in your heart to forgive. Sorry I missed your birthday!
I wish I could rewind the clock just to get back to the right time to say happy birthday. Please forgive me! I hope you had a great day.
I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday. The good news is that if you forget mine next year, I’ll forgive you. Happy Belated Birthday!
These next late birthday wishes for friends are funny and sassy, and try to diffuse the situation you’ve got yourself into!
Happy Birthday! (Leave it to me to say the right thing at the wrong time.) I hope you had a good one!
I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday. But hey, at least I didn’t forget that I forgot. Happy belated birthday!
Sorry I missed your birthday! But you know me, always fashionably late. Belated happy birthday wishes to you!
Happy Birthday! Don’t think of this as a late birthday card. Consider it a very early one for next year. Here’s wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

This is what happens when you’re friends with someone as cool as me: You get your birthday wishes fashionably late.
It’s still your birthday week, right? Happy late birthday!
Happy belated birthday to the most forgiving person I know!
Happy Birthday to a warm, understanding, kind, fun, and special friend. (See? Wasn’t that worth waiting for?)
I didn’t really forget your birthday… I just wanted to help you prolong the celebrations! Happy belated birthday!
I didn’t really forget your special day… I just figured you deserved more than one. Happy Belated Birthday!
I know you think this card is a few days late. It’s actually worse than that. This is your card from 2015 that I only just got around to sending. Happy Belated Birthday!
You’re such a good friend with lots of wonderful gifts – lucky for me, one of them is forgiveness! Sorry I missed your big day.
Sure, everyone remembers you on your birthday. But a true friend remembers you on the days after too!
I didn’t want to throw you off and actually send your card on time. This way, you know it’s from me! Hope you had a good one.
I thought I would leave you a while to come to terms with your age before sending your birthday card this year. You’re welcome. Happy Belated Birthday!

I know this card is late, but I just wanted to give you time to catch your breath after blowing out ALL of those candles!
I know birthday wishes are extra special, but so is getting mail and cards on any day. So I’m sending you some extra special late birthday wishes your way to be enjoyed on this non-birthday day!
I am so grateful to have a friend such as you, who is loving and forgiving, and not forgetful, like me! Happy late birthday wishes to you!
Holy Cow, I forgot your birthday! Happy belated birthday. I am udderly ashamed of myself.
Anyone can remember your birthday, but only a true friend will remember it even after the date is gone. Happy belated birthday, bestie!
Even though these birthday wishes are a bit late, the happiness I wish for you is good on any date.
Every day with you is special, so a late birthday wish doesn’t really matter, right?
You’re my most fun friend, which means that the party is still going and I’m not late for your birthday at all.
I am guilty of forgetting your birthday. It is a crime not to celebrate someone as awesome as you!

Belated Birthday Wishes for your Brother

Sorry I forgot your birthday. But at your age, I don’t suppose it matters? Happy belated birthday old bro!
I would move the sun and moon, turn back the clock for you. But violating the laws of physics seemed like overkill, so here’s your card late. Happy Birthday bro!
I know I’m late wishing you a happy birthday, but mine is coming around soon, and revenge is sweet. I won’t mind, promise! Happy Birthday bro!
The moment you realize that you can forgive people for silly things is the moment you realize you’ve grown up. Happy belated birthday dear brother!
I may have forgotten your birth date this time, but I have not forgotten your age. You’re all grown up, little brother. Happy belated birthday to you!
Technically I didn’t forget your birthday… I just didn’t remember it on time! Sorry!
How about we both just pretend that this was on time? Happy birthday!
I know you received so many birthday wishes yesterday, but who’s here with you today? That’s right! Me. Happy Birthday bro!
Oh crap! I missed your birthday! I wish I had a great excuse like I was busy saving the world or something, but unfortunately not. I hope it was a good one!

Having a brother like you is a blessing. But forgetting this special day of yours is a crime. I am sorry brother. Happy belated birthday to you!
I accidentally forgot your birthday, but I won’t be left out. Happy belated birthday, brother.
The day of your birthday may have gone by, but the happiness you are in this world will always stay. Happy Late Birthday Bro.
Wishing you late is just a part of the surprise. Many more are yet to come. Happy belated birthday to my handsome brother!
Apologies for my time perception disorder. Belated happy birthday!
This is the first time I missed your birthday but I can promise you this is also the last time. Happy birthday to the most amazing brother in this world. Wish you all the best!
Belated Happy Birthday, Brother. Forgive me for forgetting. And thanks for being the family I cherish.
Birthdays come with fun and celebrations. Although I missed this year, I hope you had a great birthday. Belated Happy Birthday, Brother!
I know I missed your birthday, but I promise I won’t do it again this year! Happy late birthday wishes to you!
If you were born just a few days later, then these could have been the first wishes on your birthday! But sadly not. Sorry they’re late happy birthday wishes!
Forgive me for wishing you a belated happy birthday. I didn’t realize people live to such an old age, I had assumed you were dead. Happy birthday elder brother!
Sorry for the late wish. But I know you will forgive me because you have a kind heart. Happy Birthday, brother!
As long as I’m here to save your back from dad, I don’t think being late on wishing you will ever be an issue. Happy belated birthday!

Belated Birthday Wishes for Your Sister

Happy Belated Birthday sis! I’m so sorry I forgot to write earlier, but how do you expect me to remember your birthday if you never look any older?
I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday. The good news is that I also forgot your age. Happy Belated Birthday sister!
I did not wish you on purpose to see how mad you get at me for this. I think I can cool you down with my affection and gift. Happy belated birthday dear sister.
It is never like I forget to wish you on time; I just planned to wish you with a grand gesture on the next day. Happy belated Birthday dear sister.
Sending late but genuine birthday wishes for my innocent, sweet, and generous sister.
You probably get lots of messages on your birthday. But what about after? When the balloons have withered, and the cake has crumbled? Who’s thinking of you then? Who’s looking out for you when the spotlight’s off? I am, that’s who. Me. Happy Birthday, sister!
I don’t think you have changed much since your last birthday. You are just as young & beautiful as you were last year. Maybe that is the reason why I forgot your birthday this year? Happy birthday my dear sister!
I know I suck for forgetting to wish you on time. Nevertheless, happy birthday to the most loving sister one can have.
I am so sorry for not wishing you on time. Happy birthday dear sister; I wish we could go back to when we were kids.
You do realize I didn’t technically “forget” your birthday? I’m just fashionably late… as usual. Happy Birthday dearest sister!
The biggest surprise is always the last one. Not wishing you on time was totally intentional. I just wanted to give you a surprise. Happy belated birthday sister!

Dear sister, I am incredibly sorry for being late. I hope you had a fantastic day.
May God bless you with joy and happiness and bless me with better memory. So sorry that I forget your birthday dear sister. Please forgive me. Happy belated birthday.
Did I miss something yesterday? I think it was my sister’s birthday. I am late to wish you a happy birthday, just like I am late at everything. God bless you!
I am sure that you didn’t expect a birthday greeting from me to arrive on time and you know how I hate to disappoint you!
If you had delayed a day or two before you were born, this could have been your first birthday message. Happy Birthday Sister!
A late birthday card is better than a late period. Happy belated birthday to you!
If someone forgets your birthday, take it as a compliment. You must not have aged enough for them to have noticed. Happy belated birthday sister!
Hi partner in crime. I know my biggest crime is not wishing you on your birthday, but I hope my gift will compensate for it better with my heartfelt apology. Happy belated birthday sissy.
I’m not really that late in wishing you a happy birthday, it’s just that I didn’t want to be the first one to remind you that you’re getting older. Happy Birthday, sister!
Now that we are getting so much older, I really hope that you forget that I forgot your big day! Belated happy birthday wishes from one oldie to another!
Happy belated birthday to the best sister from the imperfect brother/sister in the world. Can I still get a hug, please? Hope you enjoyed your special day a lot.
I know you are sad, but trust me, you are going to have the best birthday gift from me. So smile now and wait till I come home! Happy birthday dear sister!

Belated Birthday Wishes for Co-workers or Colleagues

Sorry this is late—I had to move your birthday wishes to the next business day.
Happy belated birthday! Sorry for being late, but I didn’t want to add another email to your inbox.
Thank you for being more punctual than this birthday card!
It’s so hard to believe that you’re getting older … which is why I’m late in wishing you a happy birthday.
It’s still your birthday somewhere. Happy belated!
I know you already celebrated your normal birthday, but this is to celebrate your work birthday! Happy belated birthday!
I know it’s a crime to forget your birthday, but I’m hiring the best lawyer I know to defend me: you!
Hope you had a wonderful birthday surrounded by people who didn’t forget it.
It feels nice to see you happy even the day after your birthday. I did not wish you on your birthday so that you can enjoy it with your family. Belated happy birthday to you, boss. You are one inspiring soul to us.
Even if I forget to wish you on your birthday, I want to tell you that you are always there in my prayers. Happy Belated Birthday dear boss. Hope you had a grand celebration.

I sincerely apologize for wishing you late. It is an absolute privilege to be able to work with you. Thanks for being the best colleague.
My most sincere apology is that I was absent on your birthday. Happy Belated Birthday, Boss!
Let me be the last to wish you a very happy birthday!
You shouldn’t burn the candle at both ends at work, but you can definitely burn the birthday candles before and after your birthday. Happy belated birthday!
New research shows that belated birthday cards actually contain 36% more goodwill than timely ones. Happy birthday!
I thought you were celebrating wild and partying hard, so I did not wish you earlier. Happy belated birthday my dear colleague. I wish you all the best wishes.
I am so sorry I forgot to wish you on your birthday. Never think that you are not in my thoughts for all this time. I am lucky to have you as my co-worker. Happy belated birthday dear.
You work harder than anyone else I know, so I know you’ll understand how I got too busy and forgot your birthday! Happy belated!
Thanks for the support at work; belated happy birthday.
Please accept this belated birthday wish. We are lucky to have you as our mentor and leader.
They say time can heal all wounds, which is good news for me—you’ve got a lot of time under your belt! Happy late birthday!
I forgot your birthday. You know what this means: Break-room snacks are on me for a month!
To make up for missing your birthday, I’m returning this pen you loaned me eight months ago. Belated happy birthday to my kindest co-worker!
Happy late birthday! Your birthday may have passed by, but the joy you bring to my workdays will always stay.
These aren’t late birthday wishes—they’re hundreds of days early!
Apologies for missing your birthday. You got older, but I got more forgetful!
Sorry for forgetting your birthday. On the bright side, belated birthday wishes mean belated birthday drinks as well!
Sorry these birthday wishes are so late—it took me this long to find you the perfect gift.
When you get to my age, you’ll realize how difficult it is to remember things. Sorry I missed your birthday!
I heard you just had a birthday! Sorry I missed it—hope it was spectacular.
I’m so sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was Excel-ent.
I totally spaced out and forgot your birthday! Thank you for being my most down-to-earth co-worker.
I’m so sorry I missed your birthday—I was intimidated by how amazing you are.
Wishing you a belated birthday dear colleague. I am so sorry to forget it, but I hope you will accept my thoughtful gift. Thank you for being here.
I do take from you the trait of a workaholic and therefore, I am late to wish you on his birthday. Happy belated birthday boss.

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Happy Belated Birthday Wishes, Messages & Quotes for Friends, Family & Loved Ones