When Is Mother's Day?
Next Mother's Day (2027)
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in May. It is an observance, not a federal holiday.
About Mother's Day
Mother's Day in the United States falls on the second Sunday in May. Anna Jarvis campaigned for a day to honor mothers after her own mother died, and President Woodrow Wilson made it a national observance in 1914.
Families mark the day with cards, flowers, brunch and time together. Since it always lands on a Sunday, work and school schedules do not change, but restaurants and florists get busy, so plan early. Other countries, including the United Kingdom, celebrate mothers on different dates.
How the Date Is Set
Mother's Day is held on the second Sunday in May. Because the rule is based on a weekday, the calendar date changes from year to year.
Plan Around Mother's Day
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