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💐 Mother's Day 1976

Mother's Day 1976 falls on Sunday, May 9, 1976.

Exact date

Sunday, May 9, 1976

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 1976

When is Mother's Day 1976?

Mother's Day 1976 falls on Sunday, May 9, 1976.

Why is Mother's Day 1976 on Sunday, May 9?

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 1976 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 1977?

Mother's Day 1977 falls on Sunday, May 8, 1977.