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💐 Mother's Day 1988

Mother's Day 1988 falls on Sunday, May 8, 1988.

Exact date

Sunday, May 8, 1988

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 1988

When is Mother's Day 1988?

Mother's Day 1988 falls on Sunday, May 8, 1988.

Why is Mother's Day 1988 on Sunday, May 8?

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 1988 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 1989?

Mother's Day 1989 falls on Sunday, May 14, 1989.