Mother's Day Countdown: US & UK Dates
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International Mother's Day Date & Countdown

Calculate the date of Mother's Day for any year based on the custom of your region, and see a precise countdown.

1. Select Region's Rule

**Note:** Mothering Sunday (UK) depends on the date of Easter.

Mother's Day Date (2026)
May 10th
Based on the **Second Sunday in May (US, Canada, Aus, Ger, etc.)** rule.
Time Remaining Until Mother's Day
21 days
and 15h : 34m : 14s
Remember to plan your gift or celebration for **Sunday, May 10th, 2026**!

The Two Main Traditions of Mother's Day

Unlike many holidays, the date for Mother's Day is not universal. The celebration is defined by two primary traditions, which are separated by history and calculation rules.

1. The Second Sunday in May (Anna Jarvis Tradition)

This date is observed by the **majority of countries**, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, and India. The date is a modern secular observance, started in the US in the early 20th century. It is the **second Sunday of the month of May**, making it a simple, fixed calendar calculation.

2. Mothering Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent)

Observed primarily in the **United Kingdom, Ireland, and Nigeria**, this tradition has religious roots. It is fixed relative to the Christian calendar, falling on the **Fourth Sunday of Lent**. Since the date of Lent is determined by Easter (Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter), Mothering Sunday is always **three weeks before Easter Sunday**. This makes it a moveable feast, with its date changing every year.