How many days until Mother's Day?
Mother's Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
US Mother's Day is the second Sunday of May, made official by President Wilson in 1914.
Mother's Day is a chance to thank mothers, grandmothers and mother figures with cards, flowers, brunch or simply time together. Brunch reservations and flower deliveries fill up quickly, so it helps to know exactly how many days are left. The modern holiday was championed by Anna Jarvis, who later campaigned against how commercial it had become, so a handwritten note is very much in the original spirit.
Mother's Day in the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 10 | Sunday |
| 2027 | May 9 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 14 | Sunday |
| 2029 | May 13 | Sunday |
| 2030 | May 12 | Sunday |
Facts about Mother's Day
- Anna Jarvis held the first official Mother's Day services in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia.
- Jarvis later campaigned against the holiday because she felt it had become too commercial.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mother's Day the same date worldwide?
- No. The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday in March, and many countries use other dates. This countdown uses the US date.
- Who started Mother's Day?
- Anna Jarvis organized the first observance in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, in memory of her own mother.
- What is a traditional Mother's Day flower?
- Carnations are the traditional choice; Jarvis handed out white carnations at the first service.
More countdowns
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- New Year's Day
- Valentine's Day
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- Father's Day
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