Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mother's Day in the United States falls on the second Sunday of May each year. In 2026 that is May 10. The date shifts every year, which is exactly why it gets missed.
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In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making Mother's Day a national holiday, anchoring it to the second Sunday of May rather than a fixed calendar date. This means it falls anywhere between May 8 and May 14 depending on the year.
Anna Jarvis, who campaigned for the holiday after her mother's death in 1905, chose a Sunday to maximize family gatherings. The moveable date is a feature — it always lands on a day off — but it's also why so many people lose track of exactly when it is.
The second Sunday of May, every year.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May 12 | Sunday |
| 2025 | May 11 | Sunday |
| 2026 | May 10 | Sunday |
| 2027 | May 9 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 14 | Sunday |
| 2029 | May 13 | Sunday |
Not every country celebrates in May.
of consumers plan to buy flowers — making it the second biggest flower day of the year
Flowers sell out. Restaurants fill up. The best brunch spots are booked solid by early May. A reminder on May 1 gives you time to act before the rush.
Mother's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10. It is observed on the second Sunday of May each year in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
No. Mother's Day always falls on the second Sunday of May in the US, so the calendar date shifts each year. In 2026 it is May 10, in 2027 it is May 9, and in 2028 it is May 14.
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day in the United States. The moveable date — tied to a Sunday rather than a fixed date — is why it falls differently each year.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the equivalent is Mothering Sunday, which falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In 2026 that is Sunday, March 15 — nearly two months earlier than the US date.
Set a recurring yearly reminder for May 1. That gives you 10 days of lead time before the second Sunday — enough to book a restaurant, order flowers, or arrange a gift before anything sells out.
Mother's Day 2027 is on Sunday, May 9. Mother's Day 2028 is on Sunday, May 14.
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