100+ Best Happy Belated Birthday Wishes and Messages

We have all had it happen at least once in our lives. You meant to send a birthday wish or a birthday card but just a day before, it slipped out of your mind. Not pleasant, Right? Well, don’t worry! I am here to rescue with some of the best happy belated birthday wishes that can help you seek forgiveness in the best possible way.

So, take a moment and go through these belated birthday wishes and pick the one you think is the most relevant in your case.

Belated Birthday Wishes

I’m late but I didn’t forget. I just missed my calendar. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

Good things come to those who wait, so this is a late birthday wish with plenty of love and a hug that never expires. Happy belated birthday!

I cannot believe I missed your cake and drinks. Though it’s never too late to wish you everything happy in your new chapter.

I understand it is late but still, I wish you a birthday filled with good health and happiness. Happy belated birthday!

I’m sorry to send this birthday wish late but thank God it is covered with true Love. Happy belated birthday!

You can take this as my birthday magic. It comes late but with genuine love. Happy birthday!

Better late than never! Wish you a new year of good health and God’s protection.

Happy belated birthday! I know I’m late with the wishes but at least I’m on time with an apology.

I hope you had a wonderful celebration on your birthday. Wish you all the best for this new chapter. Happy belated birthday!

I know, I am late but the gift of inspiration and love is not late. Happy belated birthday!

A little delayed birthday wish but just as sincere. Here is to another year of love and all your favorite things.

It is not as if birthday wishes have grace periods, so here I am to carry along my late birthday wish. Happy Birthday!

Short and Sweet Belated Birthday Wishes

It can never be too late to celebrate your birthday. Happy belated birthday!

This birthday wish is fashionably late but with genuine love and intentions.

Apologies for this late birthday wish. The sentiment is still as strong.

It seems my internal calendar had a glitch. Happy belated birthday!

I’m really sorry this wish is getting to you late. Happy belated birthday!

I am late but promise I didn’t forget you. Happy birthday!

This is a late wish coupled with true love. Happy belated birthday!

I’m late, but I still bring love. Happy Birthday!

I’m late but it carries warm hugs and great love as you turn a year older.

Late or early, I celebrate you every day. Happy belated birthday!

Happy Belated Birthday for Acknowledging the Delay

So sorry to be this late for your big birthday party. Better late than never, though. Happiest New Year!

I’m late for your birthday cake but not too late to celebrate your new chapter. Happy belated birthday!

Yes, I forgot your birthday but I didn’t forget a friend as great as you are. Happy birthday!

This date slipped quietly without my notice but stayed loud in my mind. Happy belated birthday!

This late birthday wish has a strange honesty with it. It’s not about showing up on time but showing up truthfully.

This birthday wish comes late; forgive the lateness and welcome the wish with a bright smile. Happy belated birthday!

I missed the dates but not the meaning this time. This birthday deserves words that aren’t rushed. Happy belated birthday!

Belated Birthday Wishes for Close Friends and Family

I hope you had a great celebration yesterday. I regret I wasn’t there but here I bring belated birthday wishes, hugs and endless love.

Cheers to the friends we are, fashionably late as always but genuinely sent with love. Happy belated birthday!

I failed to wish you a happy birthday on time but trust me, you are always in my heart. Happy Birthday!

It’s of no use celebrating a year older when you celebrate each day of love, laughter and happiness. Happy Belated Birthday!

Life has become hectic and I forgot to come share the big day with you. Though you have always been in my thoughts. Happiest year ahead!

I might have missed this birthday event but I would never miss a chance to share love with you. Happy belated birthday!

This year’s birthday wishes took the love route; Late but timelessly with love. Happy birthday!

My birthday wishes package got stuck but here is a promise of love and happiness for the next 360 days. Happy belated birthday!

I’m sorry I’m sending these birthday wishes late but it’s actually the earliest I have been late. Hoping this belated birthday wish puts a smile on your face.

Here, me being late as usual but I hope you will accept this package of love. Happy belated birthday!

Sorry, this birthday wish didn’t come on time but trust me, it carries some genuine love. Happy birthday!

The date passed me over but your love and smiles never. Happy belated birthday!

A late birthday wish doesn’t come with balloons or cake but with love and care. Happy belated birthday! 

The day may have passed but the love is still strong. I wish you a happy belated birthday!

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Belated Birthday Wishes For Acquaintances and Colleagues

A bit behind the time but still sending warm birthday wishes your way. Happy Belated Birthday!

Here is another day of celebrating you. May this year be full of joy, fulfilment and success.

Apologies for the late wishes. My excitement for this special day got me forgetting to send the wishes. Happy belated birthday.

Your colleague is late as always but I hope this belated birthday wish will still make you smile. We’ll make up for the missed drinks soon.

I was not there on time but I’m here with the best belated wishes. Cheers to the New Year.

This year carries more reasons to believe in yourself. Hold on strong and keep moving. Happy belated birthday!

Sometimes the best birthday wishes come when the dust has settled. Happy belated birthday!

Funny Belated Birthday Wishes

Happy belated birthday! Think of this as the official opening of your new year.

I forgot to come for the free cake and hang out with you guys. But here are my warm belated birthday wishes.

I am sorry to be saying this now but you should have more than just a day of celebration. Happy belated birthday.

I did not want to be the first one to send birthday wishes but the last, so that you might remember this the longest. Happy belated birthday!

I didn’t turn up on time; maybe the hangover was strong. Here is a belated happy birthday!

The year might have changed, yet my mood has not. Wishing you a happy belated birthday!

Happy belated birthday, dear! My thoughts were on time but it’s only the message that’s delayed.

You might be old now, but not forgotten, just a vintage way of saying you are valued. Happy belated birthday!