Excuse Letter for not Attending an Event

For an important event that was not attended for some reason, it is a nice idea to write a formal letter to excuse for being unable to attend. This is called an excuse letter written by a person to friends, family members, near and dear ones, and all those who share common interests with him. In other words, it is known as an apology letter. Our life is full of events. These may either be related to happiness or even sorrow. Every event is organized and celebrated in a certain way, keeping in view the norms and customs of a particular society.

Our friends and family members want to share their happy events with us. Sometimes, we may be unable to attend any event for any reason. So, to save relations, we need to say sorry to them. If, for instance, it is impossible, write an excuse letter immediately. An excuse letter can be written for not attending:

Business meetings
Birthday party
Funeral ceremony
Marriage ceremony

Letter -1

20-04-20XX

Andrew Johnson,
43-M, Michigan.

Subject: Excuse letter for not attending the birthday party

Dear Johnson,

Happy birthday to you from the core of my heart! I hope you enjoyed that event a lot. I want to say sorry to you because I did not attend your birthday party. I know well that you are angry with me. Being your true friend, I had the heartiest desire to attend your birthday party because I had a surprise for you. I had never thought of missing an important event like this.

On that day, I was on the way to your home. Suddenly, my sister called me to say that her mother-in-law had met with a severe accident and was brought to the hospital. Without wasting any moment, I diverted myself and went to the hospital. She was in critical condition after having lost a lot of blood. Her son was out of the country, and I was the only person accompanying her there with my sister.

I had to arrange AB + blood for her before she could be operated upon. Doctors took her out of danger after 5 hours of risky operation. Suddenly it came to my mind that I had missed your birthday party. I could not do anything except ask you for an apology.

I hope you will understand my condition and our friendship keeps flourishing.

Regards,

Anderson.

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Letter -2

20-04-20XX

Alex Stewart,
M-67, Michigan.

Subject: Excuse letter for not attending a business meeting

Dear Alex,

I hope you are enjoying good health. I was very excited about attending the seminar our company organized at the Grand Palace Hotel this Sunday. Just a few hours before the seminar, I felt some pain on the left side of my chest. It increased gradually within a few minutes. As a result, my son took me to the hospital emergency room, and the doctor suggested an ECG.

On a detailed examination of ECG, the doctor filled me with the shock that the pain I was feeling was a mild heart attack. A team of doctors started treating me until I was out of danger. That night and the whole day, I was kept under strict observation. Afterward, I was allowed to go home. Owing to the situation, I did not attend the seminar.

Whatever happened that day was unintentional. You also know how excited I was about that seminar. I never wanted to miss it. So, keeping in view the above-mentioned situation, please accept my excuse as I did not do it deliberately.

I hope you understand my problem and consider my name for the next batch to attend the seminar.