Quick answer
When is Mother's Day 2031?
Sunday, May 11, 2031
Mother's Day 2031 is Sunday, May 11, 2031. Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday. It is not a U.S. federal public holiday.
Open the May 2031 calendar, print a monthly PDF, or subscribe to the United States holiday calendar in Google, Apple, or Outlook.
Not a U.S. federal public holiday. See all U.S. public holidays for a full 2031 list.
Month calendar
May 2031
Sunday, May 11, 2031
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday.
Not a U.S. federal public holiday
Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday.
What Mother's Day means in the United States
Mother’s Day in the United States is always the second Sunday in May. It is not a U.S. federal public holiday, which is the first thing to internalize if you are asking “do I get Monday off?” You usually do not get an automatic public-sector Monday closure from Mother’s Day itself. What you get is a Sunday-shaped social holiday: brunch, family gatherings, cards, flowers, and retail promotions that cluster around the weekend before and the Sunday itself.
Because it follows the second Sunday, the May date changes each year rather than staying on one month-day. If you are shipping gifts, the Friday and Saturday before it are often the practical delivery deadline, and popular brunch venues can fill weeks ahead.
Workplace reality: many people use PTO on the Friday before to travel, or take a long weekend on their own initiative, but that is not a government-mandated three-day break. If you are a manager, be explicit in team calendars: Mother’s Day is not a company-wide “holiday” unless your company chooses to add it. If you are an employee, read your handbook for floating holidays or PTO, not a federal table.
Churches and community groups may host services or events, but that is organizational, not civil. If you are scheduling interfaith or secular events, keep in mind that “Mother’s Day” is emotionally loaded for some people; public communications sometimes shift to “caregivers” or offer opt-out language, but the calendar date is still a major retail and cultural moment in the U.S.
For cross-border families, the U.S. second-Sunday date is not the same as every other country’s mother’s or parent’s day. If you are calling abroad, check both calendars. If you are setting automated email campaigns, time zones and “which Sunday in May” matter more than the word “May” by itself.
At a glance
- Second Sunday in May: weekday is always Sunday
- Not a U.S. federal public holiday (no built-in Monday closure from the flag alone)
- High retail and restaurant demand the weekend of the date
- Shipping cutoffs matter; treat like a mini–peak season in big cities
- Different countries observe different parent days on different rules
Practical planning
- Book dining or experiences early; Sunday brunch slots can sell out.
- If you ship flowers, read the vendor’s “deliver by Sunday” cutoffs in your time zone.
- If you work weekends, your schedule may be normal; trade shifts explicitly with your team.
How 2031 compares to 2030
In 2030, the date was Sunday, May 12, 2030; in 2031, it is Sunday, May 11, 2031. It falls 1 calendar day earlier within the year than last year's occurrence. The recurring rule is unchanged, so use the exact date when planning leave, school notices, or travel.
Last year: Sunday, May 12, 2030 · This page: Sunday, May 11, 2031
Other U.S. observances in May 2031
Same month, different rules—useful when you are planning May travel or event spacing.
- Memorial Day — Monday, May 26, 2031
Weekends, time off, and scheduling
This observance is always a Sunday. It is not a U.S. federal public holiday, so the following Monday is an ordinary work and school day unless another holiday or closure applies in your area.
When Mother's Day falls (multi-year)
Compare exact calendar dates and weekdays from 2029 through 2038 for travel, school, and work planning.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2029 | May 13 | Sunday |
| 2030 | May 12 | Sunday |
| 2031 this page | May 11 | Sunday |
| 2032 | May 9 | Sunday |
| 2033 | May 8 | Sunday |
| 2034 | May 14 | Sunday |
| 2035 | May 13 | Sunday |
| 2036 | May 11 | Sunday |
| 2037 | May 10 | Sunday |
| 2038 | May 9 | Sunday |
Questions about Mother's Day 2031
When is Mother's Day 2031, exactly?
Mother's Day in 2031 is Sunday, May 11, 2031 (use your local time zone for same-day events). The date on the calendar is fixed by the U.S. rule in our guide, not a guess. If you need a single ISO-style line for travel systems, the date is 2031-05-11.
Why does Mother's Day land on that Sunday in 2031?
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Sunday. For many people, the more important part is the weekday: when the rule pins the day to a Monday, Thursday, Sunday, or an Easter-related offset, you can plan closures and family plans even before you look up the exact month-day.
How does the 2031 date compare to 2030?
In 2030, the date was Sunday, May 12, 2030; in 2031, it is Sunday, May 11, 2031. It falls 1 calendar day earlier within the year than last year's occurrence. The recurring rule is unchanged, so use the exact date when planning leave, school notices, or travel.
Is Mother's Day 2031 a U.S. federal public holiday, and do banks and post offices close?
This date is not a universal “everyone is off work” U.S. federal public holiday in the same way as, for example, New Year’s Day. Mother's Day is widely observed across the United States, but it is not a federal public holiday. If you are checking “open or closed” for a specific place, use that organization’s own holiday list rather than a generic U.S. label alone.
What about Mother's Day in 2032—and how should I use the multi-year table?
In 2032, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9, 2032. Use the table to compare several years at once and spot when the observance falls near a trip, budget cycle, or school-year boundary. Open the full year calendar to check adjacent holidays before finalizing plans.
Where can I see this day on a full U.S. holiday list and in my own calendar?
The United States public-holiday list for 2031 (with long-weekend notes) is on anycalendar.org/holidays/us. You can also open the may 2031 month view, the full 2031 year view, and use the subscribe and print tools on AnyCalendar to move these dates into Google, Apple, Outlook, or a PDF you can print.