About Mother's Day (US)
In the US, Canada and Australia, Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday earlier, three weeks before Easter.
The modern US holiday was started by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became official in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson. It's one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants and florists. If you're sending flowers or a card, order a few days ahead, since delivery slots fill up quickly.
When is Mother's Day (US)? Dates for the next 10 years
Mother's Day (US) falls on the second Sunday in May (US, Canada and Australia). Here is the date and weekday for each of the next ten years:
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | May 9, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 14, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | May 13, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | May 12, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | May 11, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | May 9, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | May 8, 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | May 14, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | May 13, 2035 | Sunday |
Mother's Day (US) 2027 countdown milestones
Key dates on the way to Mother's Day (US) 2027, useful for planning gifts, travel and bookings:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 days to go | Friday, January 29, 2027 |
| 60 days to go | Wednesday, March 10, 2027 |
| 50 days to go | Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
| 30 days to go | Friday, April 9, 2027 |
| 21 days to go | Sunday, April 18, 2027 |
| 14 days to go | Sunday, April 25, 2027 |
| 7 days to go | Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
| 1 day to go | Saturday, May 8, 2027 |
Is Mother's Day (US) a public holiday?
It always falls on a Sunday, so there's no separate day off.
More countdowns
Counting down to something else? Make your own in the Countdown Timer, or check how many business days are left before the holiday.