Oops, You Missed the Date? Here’s How to Save It!

You wake up in a panic and realise you’ve completely missed your friend’s birthday. 

But don’t worry—there’s a perfect English word for these moments: belated!

When you’re late with your good wishes, simply say “Belated Happy Birthday.” It’s like a polite, little time-travel trick. By adding belated, you show that even though you’re late, you didn’t forget and you still care.

Whether you’re a day, a week or even a month behind, belated works like a charm. So next time you miss a big day, relax, fix it—and keep those connections strong.

Go on, send that message now. Better late than never, right? 😉