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💐 Mother's Day 1974

Mother's Day 1974 falls on Sunday, May 12, 1974.

Exact date

Sunday, May 12, 1974

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 1974

When is Mother's Day 1974?

Mother's Day 1974 falls on Sunday, May 12, 1974.

Why is Mother's Day 1974 on Sunday, May 12?

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 1974 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 1975?

Mother's Day 1975 falls on Sunday, May 11, 1975.