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Days until Mother's Day
Mother's Day is observed annually on the second Sunday of May in the United States, honoring mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds with cards, gifts, and brunches.
Time remaining
8 months, 11 days remaining (253 total days).
Anchor date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Mother's Day is in 0 years, 8 months, and 11 days (253 total days) — next date Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Quick facts
- Rule
- Second Sunday in May annually
- Significance
- Honoring mothers, grandmothers, maternal figures, and family bonds
- Proclamation
- Officially designated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914
- Founder
- Anna Jarvis held the first Mother's Day memorial service in 1908
- Dining impact
- Busiest restaurant dining day of the entire year in the US (NRA)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-05-11
· recurrence: mothers-day · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1908 Anna Jarvis organizes first official Mother's Day church service in Grafton, West Virginia.
- 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signs presidential proclamation making Mother's Day a national holiday.
- Every May Observed on the second Sunday of May with flowers, greeting cards, and family gatherings.
- Following June Father's Day celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
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FAQ
When is Mother's Day in 2025 and 2026?
Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Why does the date of Mother's Day change every year?
By law, Mother's Day is set on the second Sunday of May, which moves between May 8 and May 14.
Is Mother's Day a public federal holiday?
It is an official national observance established by Congress, though falling on Sunday, regular weekend schedules apply.
What is the traditional flower of Mother's Day?
Carnations are the official flower: red/pink for living mothers and white for deceased mothers, introduced by Anna Jarvis.