About the Mother's Day countdown
In the US, Canada and Australia, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May — a different date every year. This countdown works it out automatically, so the flowers and the card are never late.
- US Mother's Day is always the second Sunday of May
- It's consistently one of the biggest days of the year for restaurants and florists
- The modern holiday began in the US in 1908, championed by Anna Jarvis
Frequently Asked Questions
What date is Mother's Day this year?
The countdown targets the second Sunday of May for the current year — the exact date is already calculated in the counter above.
Is Mother's Day the same in the UK?
No — the UK celebrates Mothering Sunday three weeks before Easter, which is usually in March. This page counts down to the US/Canada/Australia date.
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