Apology Letter for Missed Deadline | Word & Excel Templates

Missing deadlines is a widespread problem in our lives, regardless of which walk of life we belong to. However, when we miss a deadline, we make other people feel that we don’t value time and that we are careless. If you are also fearful that another person might be thinking the same about you, but you have a genuine reason for missing the deadline, you can write a letter and apologize for the mistake.

For some people, writing an apology letter is not essential as they believe that the lost time cannot be recovered. However, in many situations, writing an apology letter allows you to avail yourself of another chance. For instance, if you have not submitted your assignment before the deadline, you can apologize with the hope that the teacher will give you some more time to submit the assignment.

Writing this letter also enables a person to explain why they missed the deadline and the reason behind it. This way, he can try to correct the wrong perception the other person is forming about him.

Essential points for regret about missing the deadline:

Never apologize without giving a reason for missing the deadline, as many people want to know the reason.
Ensure that you are prepared for the next deadline and avoid missing it in the future.
Keep the letter brief and concise so that the reader understands your letter.

Sample letter #1

Subject: Apology for missing the deadline for the project [X]

Respected sir,

I am ABC, a third-semester student in MS Software Engineering. Last week, you assigned our class an assignment that was supposed to be submitted by August 30th. However, I was unable to submit the assignment by this deadline.

Last week, my mother was not feeling well, and I was with her in the hospital. I needed to take care of her and could not find time to work on the assignment. The exact date of submission also slipped from my mind. Please accept my apologies for missing the deadline.

I feel regret for not submitting the work on time. I have never done that before. You can check my track record. I have always been a very responsible student, and missing the deadline was not due to negligence or carelessness.

I humbly request that you accept my apologies and extend the deadline for submitting the assignment. I will be highly obliged.

Regards,

Name of the student
Grade name:
Roll number

#2

Subject: Apology for missing the deadline on [X]

Respected sir,

I am writing to apologize for missing the deadline to submit the project to the company. I take full responsibility for my mistake, as I acknowledge that my calculations of the time left to complete the project were incorrect. I did not know that the deadline would draw closer too soon, and my work would not be completed by then.

I gave my undivided attention to my project, as I wanted to give my best and submit it on time. I am attaching the project file to this letter, so you can see that my project is making rapid progress.

I never wanted to miss the deadline, as I have always been very passionate and conscious about submitting my work on time. However, this time I made a mistake, and I completely embraced it. Please accept my apology this time, as I assure you that this will not happen again.

I respectfully request that you extend the deadline by one week, allowing me to complete the project and submit it to you. I hope that you will understand my situation and give me another chance to correct it. I hope to get a quick response from your side.

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