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💐 Mother's Day 1947

Mother's Day 1947 falls on Sunday, May 11, 1947.

Exact date

Sunday, May 11, 1947

Calendar rule

Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.

Holiday status

Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.

Questions about Mother's Day 1947

When is Mother's Day 1947?

Mother's Day 1947 falls on Sunday, May 11, 1947.

Why is Mother's Day 1947 on Sunday, May 11?

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 1947 a public holiday in the United States?

Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.

What about Mother's Day 1948?

Mother's Day 1948 falls on Sunday, May 9, 1948.