Free Printable Belated Birthday Cards

 

Just in case you forgot to send someone significant a birthday card we also include a belated birthday cards section.

Why are we late sending our Birthday Regards??

There are usually only a few excuses for forgetting someone's special day. Some people can feel really guilty about such a crime.

BUT NOT TO WORRY! Hopefully the situation can be rectified by sending a belated greeting or gift!

It is not always pure forgetfulness that leads to sending late regards, but unexpected life events can get the better of us. When we take the time to really unwind and commemorate the people we love, life can once again feel a beautiful thing.

Belated Birthday Card Messages and Sayings

Below are some funny belated birthday messages, sayings and quotes that you can write in your card. Take your time to choose the best message that suits.

1) When you wake up and realize you missed out on a special event and said event is someone's birthday. Sorry for missing your birthday! 

2) What's not good, not happy, and not something anyone should forget about? A birthday! 

3) Who said something about a birthday? Oh right...happy belated birthday! 

4) MRW I messed up on both daylight savings and a birthday of a close friend. 

5) You had a birthday a while back? Oh, well, uh...yeah, I did remember! I just had to re-find your gift! Happy belated birthday! 

6) The best that cheapskates can get with their gifts is to give their friend/brother/sister a belated birthday card. Better luck next year! 

7) Oh it was your birthday yesterday? And you want me to do something big to make up for your happy belated birthday? NO. 

8) Yikes! I did all these things with you yesterday and I was never told that it was your birthday? Well, happy belated birthday! 

9) List of reasons why I wasn't around to tell you about a happy birthday:

1) I was distracted by some hot ladies

2) I was binge-watching my shows.

3) There was a rowdy neighbor that I didn't want to cross.

4) There was another birthday coming up, and that was slightly near me.

5) There was a sudden traffic jam!

6) I was busy saving the day.

7) I wanted to find the best gift for you.

Disregard all that and have a happy belated birthday! 

10) (Sentimental Female) Hey, girl. Did you know? I forgot it was your birthday? I'm sorry about that! 

11) 1 out of every 3 humans forgets about their loved one's birthday. They've been too distracted by other real-world events and getting them back may not be worth it if they're truly lost. If your relative or friend has been unable to wish you a happy birthday, know that I will not be a part of this lost mindset. Let this be the only time I forget about your birthday. With that said, have yourself the only happy belated birthday that you will get from me! 

12) What's the sad part of not being as fast as The Flash or Sonic the Hedgehog? Not getting to catch up on your birthday; fear not, I will do better next year! 

13) Of all the 365 days I tend to miss out on, your birthday was one of them...but that will change! For now, have a happy belated birthday! 

14) *This one is for a Star Wars fan* I find the lack of awareness on your birthday disturbing. I have set up a reminder to wish you a happy birthday next year. Pray I do not forget it at that point in time. 

15) I know that a belated birthday card won't be enough, but I got something for you inside! Next time I will be there to you wish you a happy birthday without delays!

16) So....I forgot it was your birthday so please accept this awesome card as a present. You da best!

17) How did that happen? Another sign of getting old.

18) Now I've got another whole year to get it right next time.

19) Hope you took some good photos.

20) Better late then never. Hope you forgive me.

21) Although these wishes turned up late sure hope your birthday turned out great.

22) Always late then never!

23) I got (bought) a bunch of these cards in bulk so I’m not really too unprepared here.

24) Father time is getting alzheimers.

25) Don’t rush life! Obviously I don’t, and look how I turned out! Happy belated birthday!

26) I didn’t want to remind you straight away that you were getting older.

27) Even Facebook forgot to remind me of you birthday.

28) I was hoping we would skip birthdays this year.

29) Oh my gosh! I forgot your figgin brithday! Lucky I have such a forgiving friend (wife, husband, uncle)!

30) Sorry I forgot? We’re still friends right?

31) This is card and present is the “thought that counts.” Sorry I just didn’t think it at the right time.

32) So many good memories we’ve shared together. No room to remember things like dates of birthdays. ;)

33) You probably thinking… typical… he forgot my birthday again. I like to think of it as selective remembering.

34) You should be thankful I remembered so far in advance for next years birthday!

35) Frankly I'm surprised I remembered pants today!

36) Having kids will do that to you. Hope it was happy!

37) Just another senior moment!

38)  Just because I blew it, doesn't mean I don't care. You are special.

39) I say...  "Better late than never!"

40) It's never too late to say I care.

41) Look forward to seeing the photos.

42) Did you manage to blow out all your candles???

43) Excuses, excuses, excuses! I've got them all. Real sorry I'm late. Hope you still know I care.

44) People come late for many reasons. Mine are always stupid :O

45) The wrinkle fairy. 2. Father time. 3. Me. That’s the list of all the people who forgot it was your birthday.

46) My heart works better than my head when remembering your birthday. Sorry. I hope it was happy!

47) A little bird told me you were having a birthday. He just told me a little late.

48) This message is arriving a little late. But one thing is certainly true. Best wishes are always in order for someone as special as you.

49) Happy Birthday – a little late, I know. Would you believe that the card took the scenic route? Have a great year!

50) I missed your birthday and I feel empty inside. I don’t suppose you have any cake left.

51) Missed the day. But my best wishes are forever!

52) Roses are red, violets are blue, sorry the wishes are so overdue.

53)Sorry, your birthday card is a little late. There’s a weak link in the postal system… Me…

54) The birthday card isn’t on time. But it's not my fault. I’m an early person trapped in a late person's body.

55) Time... what is it anyway?? I only missed your birthday because I knew you didn't want to have one anyway.

56) If I wasn't hung over all of the last week I have have sent you this card sooner. Drink up and Happy Birthday!

57) I'm only late because I was having trouble deciding if you're really my friend or not... I guess this means u really are! Sorry I'm late.

58) I figured you'd get heaps of gifts and presents on you actual birthday ,that's why I decided to give you mine a few days after. Hehehe

59) I missed the mark. Hope your day was special. But I know you don't really like to be reminded of it.

60) Think of it as celebrating you birthday all week long!

61) I'm late, I'm late for a very important (date)BIRTHDAY!

Nice Message - Thinking of you at your special time of year.

Fashion - Hope you celebrated your birthday in style.

Friends message - Lucky we are friends.

Sweet Message - Maybe I missed your birthday, but whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there, with open arms and open ears.

Nice (friendship) – I'm lucky to have a friend like you that can forgive me sometimes. Times like this when I forget to wish you a happy birthday.




Poem – Real sorry mate

These wishes were late

I'm sure it was fate

That I forgot the date.

But now I feel good

That I've done what I should

Giving you the best wishes

That I possibly could.

AND REMEMBER: Stick their birthday in your diary next time!!!

The person you give this to, will still appreciate the thought that you care enough to still send a card, no matter how late it arrives!

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