When is Mother's Day?
In the US, Mother's Day is the second Sunday of May. The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday in March. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and in 2027 it's on Sunday, May 9, 2027. When this page was last updated, on October 12, 2026, there were 209 days to go, which is about 29 weeks and 6 days. The counter at the top keeps ticking down in real time on your device, so it's always current.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 10 | Sunday |
| 2027 | May 9 | Sunday |
A little history
Anna Jarvis pushed for a national Mother's Day after her own mom died in 1905, and President Woodrow Wilson made it official in 1914. Funny thing is, she later hated how commercial it got and spent years campaigning against the card and flower industry she'd helped create.
How people celebrate
Brunch is the big one. Restaurants say it's one of their busiest days of the year, so if you're taking your mom out, book a table two or three weeks ahead. Flowers, cards, breakfast in bed and handmade gifts from the kids are the classics. Honestly, a phone call you don't rush counts for a lot too.
Closures and practical notes
It always lands on a Sunday, so there's no day off from work. Florists and delivery services get swamped, and I'd order flowers at least a week early if you want them on the doorstep that morning.
Planning tips
It isn't a day off for most people, so the real trick is planning around your normal week. Put a reminder in your phone a week before, and another two days before, so you're not scrambling the night before.
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
How the countdown works
We count full calendar days from today's date to the holiday, using the clock on your own phone or computer, so it matches your local time zone. On the day itself the counter switches to the next year's date. Want to count to a birthday or deadline instead? Our days until any date page does that in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day 2027?
Sunday, May 9, 2027.
What day of the week is Mother's Day in 2027?
It's a Sunday (May 9, 2027).
Is Mother's Day on the same date everywhere?
No. The US, Canada and Australia use the second Sunday of May, the UK marks Mothering Sunday three weeks before Easter, and Mexico always celebrates on May 10.