Mother's Day 2027 (US, Canada, India, Australia and many others) is on Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May. The UK's Mothering Sunday is earlier, in March.
Mother's Day dates around the world
| Country | When |
|---|---|
| US, Canada, India, Australia, NZ, Germany, Italy, Japan and others | Second Sunday of May (May 9) |
| UK and Ireland (Mothering Sunday) | Fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter |
| Mexico | May 10 (fixed) |
| France | Last Sunday of May (moved to June if it clashes with Pentecost) |
| Thailand | August 12 (the Queen Mother's birthday) |
History of Mother's Day in the US
Anna Jarvis organized the first official Mother's Day services in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, in memory of her own mother. President Woodrow Wilson made the second Sunday in May a national observance in 1914. Jarvis later campaigned against the day's commercialization.
Gift and plans timeline
- 3 weeks out: book brunch; Mother's Day is one of the busiest restaurant days of the year.
- 2 weeks out: order personalized gifts and photo books.
- 1 week out: order flowers for delivery.
- The day before: write a card. A handwritten note often means more than the gift.
Mother's Day dates for upcoming years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Sunday, May 14, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 13, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 12, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Sunday, May 11, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Sunday, May 9, 2032 | Sunday |
How many days until Mother's Day from other dates?
Counting from the start of each date to the start of Mother's Day 2027 (Sunday, May 9, 2027):
| From | Date | Days until Mother's Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1st of May | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 8 days (1 week, 1 day) |
| Easter | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 42 days (6 weeks) |
| St. Patrick's Day | Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 53 days (7 weeks, 4 days) |
| Valentine's Day | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 84 days (12 weeks) |
| Super Bowl | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 84 days (12 weeks) |
| Ramadan | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 90 days (12 weeks, 6 days) |
| Lunar New Year | Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 92 days (13 weeks, 1 day) |
| New Year's Day 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | 128 days (18 weeks, 2 days) |
Need a different start date? Count the days from any date to Mother's Day.
Mother's Day quick facts
- US Mother's Day always falls between May 8 and May 14.
- Woodrow Wilson made it a national observance in 1914.
- The UK's Mothering Sunday is tied to Easter, so its date moves each year.
Plan around Mother's Day
Count from any date
How many days from your birthday, payday or trip to Mother's Day? Pick any start date.
MakerMake your own countdown
Party, trip or deadline around Mother's Day? Create a shareable countdown in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day 2027?
In the US, Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Is Mother's Day the same date in the UK?
No. The UK and Ireland celebrate Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, usually in March.
When is Mother's Day in India?
India follows the US date: the second Sunday of May (May 9, 2027).
How long until Mother's Day 2027?
Mother's Day 2027 is on Sunday, May 9, 2027. The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how much time is left in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updated every second in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Mother's Day 2027?
Mother's Day 2027 falls on a Sunday (Sunday, May 9, 2027).
How many weeks until Mother's Day?
The chip under the countdown shows the weeks and extra days left until Mother's Day. The number updates automatically each day, so it's always current.
When is Mother's Day 2028?
After 2027, the next Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 14, 2028. See the table on this page for more upcoming dates.
Does this Mother's Day countdown use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to 12:00 AM on Mother's Day in the time zone set on your phone or computer, so the numbers are right wherever you are.
Sources
More countdowns like Mother's Day
Father's Day
June 20, 2027Memorial Day
May 31, 2027Easter
March 28, 2027Valentine's Day
February 14, 2027Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The countdown uses your device's clock and time zone. How we get our dates.