💐 Mother's Day
Use this page to check Mother's Day dates by year, confirm the exact Sunday for a given year, and jump into year-specific answers such as when Mother's Day 2026 or 2027 falls.
Mother's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.
Not a federal public holiday
Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
How the date works
Mother's Day in the United States is observed on the second Sunday of May.
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.
Questions people ask
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Sunday, May 10, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Why does the date for Mother's Day change every year?
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
How can I check Mother's Day for a specific year?
Open a year page such as Mother's Day 2026 or Mother's Day 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.