|
Mother's Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, May 12th.
Mother's Day is observed the second Sunday in May. It is a time to honor mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers for their contribution to family and society. Since it is not a federal holiday, businesses may be open or closed as any other Sunday. The compliment to Mother's day is Father's Day, celebrating the contributions Father's make to raising a family.
Countries that celebrate Mother’s Day
Most countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day including most of Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India, and Japan on the second Monday of May. Many Arab countries like Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and more celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21 (spring equinox). Some countries like United Kingdom and Ireland and others celebrate the Day on the fourth Sunday during Lent and call it Mothering Sunday. Many eastern and southern Eurasian countries including Russia celebrate Mother’s Day together with International Women’s Day on March 8th. Mother’s Day celebrations around the world details on Wikipedia.
Mother’s Day celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2014. In the year 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law Mother’s Day stating that the Day would be celebrated on the second Sunday of May and be a national holiday [1].
The most popular gifts/ideas to give for Mother’s Day in order of popularity are 1) Greeting Cards, 2) Flowers, 3) Special outings, 4) Clothing and accessories, and 5) Jewelry [2]. Many mothers like a phone call or hugs and kisses as well.
Days to Mother’s Day 2024
Sunday, May 12th is day number 133 of the 2024 calendar year with -5 months, -22 days until Mother's Day 2024.
Further Reading:
More on History.com Mother’s Day History
References:
1.”Document signed by Woodrow Wilson Mothers Day” - National Archives, Archives.org.
2.”Mother’s Day Purchases” - National Retail Federation, nrf.com.
Mother's Day | |
---|---|
Name(s): | Mother's Day |
Type: | Observance |
When: | Second Sunday of May annually |
Dates for Mothers Day
Holiday | Date | Days to Go |
---|---|---|
Mothers Day 2023 | Sunday, May 14, 2023 | -539 |
Mothers Day 2024 | Sunday, May 12, 2024 | -175 |
Mothers Day 2025 | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 189 |
Mothers Day 2026 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 553 |
Mothers Day 2027 | Sunday, May 09, 2027 | 917 |
Mothers Day 2028 | Sunday, May 14, 2028 | 1288 |