Mother's Day 2026

Mother's Day Day falls on Sunday, May 10, 2026.


There are 236 days till Mother's Day 2026.


Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated to honor and appreciate mothers and motherhood. It is a day to recognize the value of mothers and how they inspire their kids' lives.

When Is Mother's Day in the USA?

Mother's Day is annually observed on the second Sunday of May in the United States.

Here are the upcoming dates for Mother's Day in US for the next few years:

  • 2026: Sunday, May 10
  • 2027: Sunday, May 9
  • 2028: Sunday, May 14


Why Is Mother's Day Celebrated in the United States?

In the United States, Mother's Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May. In 1908, the holiday was first observed when Anna Jarvis prepared a memorial service for her late mother, Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis, who had passed away three years earlier. Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother's memory and recognize mothers' sacrifices for their children.

Over time, Mother's Day has evolved to become a day to celebrate all mothers, including biological mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, and mothers-in-law. It is a day to show appreciation for the love, care, and support that mothers provide to their children.

Mother's Day is traditionally observed in the following ways:

  • Giving gifts, such as flowers, jewelry, or personalized items
  • Writing cards or letters to express gratitude and appreciation
  • Spending quality time with mothers, such as going out for dinner or engaging in activities together
  • Making breakfast or brunch for mothers
  • Creating handmade crafts or artwork to show appreciation.


International Mother's Day worldwide

Mother's Day is celebrated on several dates around the world. Mother's Day is celebrated on a different day in several nations every year, making it difficult to remember.

WhenDateBy country
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2026Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Laos, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Vietnam
Vernal equinoxMarch 20, 2026Most Arab countries: UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Comoros, Djibouti, Libya, and Mauritania.
Fourth Sunday of LentMarch 15, 2026Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Nigeria, United Kingdom
Second Sunday of MayMay 10, 2026Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, the Philippines and South Africa

How to say Mother's Day in other languages?

LanguageTranslation
EnglishMother's Day
Mandarin Chinese(māma jié) - Mother's Day
SpanishDía de la Madre
Arabicعيد الأم (Eid Al-Om)
Hindiमातृ दिवस (Mātr̥ Divas)
PortugueseDia das Mães
RussianДень матери (Den' materi)
Japanese(Hahaha no Hi) - Mother's Day
GermanMuttertag
FrenchJournee des Meres

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