When Is Mothers Day? – Dates Every Year

When Is Mother’s Day? – Dates for Every Country and Every Year

Mother’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated occasions on the calendar, but the date changes every year — and it varies significantly depending on where you live. In the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May. In 2027, that means May 9, 2027. In the United Kingdom, the tradition is older and tied to the Christian calendar, landing in March. In Mexico, the date never moves — it is always May 10, regardless of the day of the week. Read on for every date you need, for every year, for every country.

Mother’s Day 2027 Date

The most searched question right now: when is Mother’s Day in 2027?

Quick answer: For most English-speaking countries, Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9, 2027. In the UK, it is Sunday, March 14, 2027.

Mother’s Day Dates – Year by Year (USA)

Planning ahead? Here are the Mother’s Day dates for the United States (and Canada and Australia, which follow the same rule) from 2012 through 2040.

The date always falls between May 8 and May 14, because a “second Sunday” can be no earlier than the 8th and no later than the 14th of any month.

See the dedicated pages for more detail: Mother’s Day 2025 | Mother’s Day 2026 | Mother’s Day 2027 | All past dates →

Mother’s Day Dates Around the World

Mother’s Day is a global tradition, but the date — and even the name — differs by country. The table below covers 15+ countries with their scheduling rules and 2027 dates.

Note: Dates are verified to the best of available knowledge. Some countries observe Mother’s Day unofficially or regionally, so local customs may vary.

For country-specific history, traditions, and gift ideas, see: Mother’s Day in the UK | Mother’s Day in Mexico

Why Is Mother’s Day on Different Dates?

The short answer: because the holiday has different origins depending on where you are.

The United States, Canada, Australia, and Most of the World

In the US, Mother’s Day as a modern holiday was founded by Anna Jarvis, who campaigned for a national day of recognition after her own mother’s death in 1905. It was officially proclaimed a national holiday in 1914. Jarvis and her supporters chose the second Sunday of May as a practical compromise — early enough in spring to feel seasonal, but with a fixed rule that is easy to remember and plan around. Many other countries around the world later adopted the same convention when they introduced their own versions of the holiday.

The United Kingdom: Mothering Sunday

The UK’s tradition is far older, rooted in 16th-century Christian practice. “Mothering Sunday” originally referred to a day when people returned to their “mother church” — the main church of their region. Over time it became associated with honoring mothers. Because it is tied to the fourth Sunday of Lent, it moves every year alongside the Easter calendar, typically falling in March.

Mexico: Always May 10

In Mexico, El Día de las Madres has been celebrated on May 10 every year since 1922, when the date was fixed by a newspaper campaign. Unlike most countries, Mexico does not use a floating Sunday; the holiday falls on the same calendar date regardless of what day of the week it is. The same fixed-date rule applies in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Explore by Year or Country

• Mother’s Day 2027 – Date and Countdown
• Mother’s Day 2026 – Past Date
• Mother’s Day 2025 – Past Date
• Past Mother’s Day Dates (2012–2026)
• When Is Mother’s Day in the UK?
• When Is Mother’s Day in Mexico?

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