Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in most countries around the world, dedicated to honoring mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, sacrifice, and nurturing role in our lives. The modern Mother's Day was established by Anna Jarvis in the United States in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. The celebration has since spread to more than 50 countries worldwide. The day is marked by heartfelt gestures of love and appreciation. Children and families honor mothers with greeting cards, flowers (particularly carnations, the official flower of Mother's Day), chocolates, breakfast in bed, and thoughtful gifts. Many families gather for special meals at home or dine out at restaurants, which see some of their highest traffic of the year on this day. Handmade cards and crafts from young children remain among the most treasured gifts mothers receive. Mother's Day has also become an occasion to recognize all forms of maternal love and care, including grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and mentors who have played a mothering role. While the commercial aspect of the holiday has grown significantly — with billions spent annually on gifts, flowers, and dining — the essence of the day remains deeply personal. It is a time to pause and express gratitude for the countless sacrifices mothers make, the values they instill, and the unwavering support they provide throughout our lives.
Mother's Day 2027 falls on Sunday, 9 May 2027. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in most countries around the world, dedicated to honoring mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, sacrifice, and nurturing role in our lives.
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There are 25 weeks until Mother's Day on Sunday, 9 May 2027. That falls in week 19 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.