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Mother’s Day 2027.
The date, the rule behind it, and a countdown.
Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. In the U.S. it is always the second Sunday in May, so it can fall only between May 8 and May 14.
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Mother’s Day dates, 2026 to 2030
May 1, 2027 is a Saturday, so the first Sunday is May 2 and the second Sunday is May 9. The same rule gives these dates for neighbouring years.
| Year | Mother’s Day (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, May 9, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, May 14, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 13, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 12, 2030 |
Where the date comes from
Congress passed a joint resolution on May 8, 1914 (H.J. Res. 263, Public Resolution No. 25, 38 Stat. 770) titled “Joint Resolution Designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.” The printed title is the designation; this page relies on it and the date rule, not on the resolution’s preamble. Mother’s Day is not a federal holiday: federal offices are open and the mail is delivered, so it does not appear on the OPM list used in the federal pay period calendar 2027.
Other countries differ
The U.S. date is not universal. The United Kingdom marks Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which in 2027 is March 7, and many other countries use their own dates. If you are shipping a gift or booking a restaurant abroad, check the local date rather than assuming May 9. Mothering Sunday is tied to Easter; see the Easter 2027 date page for the Lent calendar.
Using the countdown
Enter a year to get that year’s date, and optionally enter today’s date to count the days until it. Retail and shipping deadlines for May 9 are set by each carrier and store, so confirm cut-off dates with them. The Thanksgiving and Black Friday dates page works the same way for the fall shopping season.
Sources
Checked November 1, 2026. The title of the 1914 resolution, which names the date, is printed in United States Statutes at Large, volume 38, page 770 (GovInfo). The 2027 date is computed from that rule; the federal holiday list is at OPM, Federal Holidays. The Mothering Sunday date is computed from the Easter rule and is not from an official calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Mother's Day in 2027?
Mother's Day 2027 in the U.S. is Sunday, May 9, the second Sunday in May.
Why is Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May?
A joint resolution of Congress approved on May 8, 1914 designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
What is the earliest and latest Mother's Day?
Because it is the second Sunday in May, it falls between May 8 and May 14.
Is Mother's Day a federal holiday?
No. It is a national observance, not a federal holiday, so federal offices are open on May 9, 2027.
When is Mother's Day in 2028?
Mother's Day 2028 is Sunday, May 14.
Is Mother's Day on the same date in the UK?
No. The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 7 in 2027.
Calendar note
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