Mother's Day 2026
Mother's Day 2026 fell on Sunday 15 March.
Not an official day off
Mother's Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 15 March 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 11
- Day of the year
- Day 74 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Mother's Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Mother's Day falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, 30 March 2025. In 2027, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, 7 March 2027.
Mother's Day and the school holidays
Mother's Day 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Mother's Day in other countries
This is how Mother's Day 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Muttertag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| Belgium | Moederdag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| Denmark | Mors dag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| France | Fête des mères | Sunday 31 May | No |
| Germany | Muttertag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| Netherlands | Moederdag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| Sweden | Mors dag | Sunday 31 May | No |
| Switzerland | Muttertag | Sunday 10 May | No |
| United States | Mother's Day | Sunday 10 May | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- St Patrick's DayTuesday, 17 March 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Mother's Day in 2026?
In 2026, Mother's Day fell on Sunday 15 March, in week 11.
Is Mother's Day 2026 a day off?
No, Mother's Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.