About Mother's Day (US)
Mother's Day in the United States — and in more than 90 other countries — falls on the second Sunday of May, which puts Mother's Day 2027 on May 9. Because the date moves each year, this live countdown always targets the next one: consider it your early-warning system for booking brunch and ordering flowers before everyone else does.
The modern holiday began with Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother in 1908 and campaigned until President Wilson made it official in 1914. (Jarvis later spent decades fighting the commercialization of her creation — a battle she conclusively lost: it is now one of the biggest days of the year for florists, restaurants and greeting cards.)
Dates differ around the world, so check before you call your mother abroad: the UK celebrates Mothering Sunday three weeks before Easter, Vietnam increasingly marks both the Western date and Vu Lan in the seventh lunar month, France waits until late May, and Mexico fixes it on May 10 regardless of weekday. This countdown follows the US second-Sunday rule used by most countries.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Sunday, May 9, 2027next |
| 2028 | Sunday, May 14, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 13, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 12, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, May 11, 2031 |
FAQ
When is Mother's Day 2027?
Mother's Day 2027 (US and most countries) falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027 — the second Sunday of May.
How many days until Mother's Day?
The live counter above shows the time remaining until the next second Sunday of May.
Is Mother's Day the same date everywhere?
No — the UK ties it to Easter (Mothering Sunday), Mexico fixes May 10, France uses late May, and many other countries pick their own dates.
What are the most popular Mother's Day gifts?
Flowers, brunch, cards, jewelry and spa days top the lists — and a phone call home remains the most universal tradition of all.