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💐 Mother's Day 1996

Mother's Day 1996 falls on Sunday, May 12, 1996.

Exact date

Sunday, May 12, 1996

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 1996

When is Mother's Day 1996?

Mother's Day 1996 falls on Sunday, May 12, 1996.

Why is Mother's Day 1996 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 1996 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 1997?

Mother's Day 1997 falls on Sunday, May 11, 1997.