How many days until Mother's Day?
There are 188 days until Mother's Day 2027 — Sunday, May 9, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9, 2027, set by the rule: Second Sunday in May. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Mother's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Mother's Day is a national observance on the second Sunday in May honoring motehrs. It is not a public holiday, so nothing closes beyond normal Sunday hours, and restaurants and florists have one of their busiest days of the year.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Mother's Day:
- 100 days to go — Friday, January 29, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Saturday, March 20, 2027
- 30 days to go — Friday, April 9, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Sunday, April 25, 2027
- 7 days to go — Sunday, May 2, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Saturday, May 8, 2027
Mother's Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Mother's Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Closed | Closed because it is a Sunday, not because of the observance; normal service resumes Monday. |
| Banks | Closed | Sunday closure only; Mother's Day is not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed | Markets are closed every weekend and reopen Monday as usual. |
| Federal offices | Closed | Weekend closure; Mother's Day is not a federal holiday. |
| State and local government | Closed | Closed for the weekend in every state; no state treats the day as a holiday. |
Coming up after Mother's Day
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Mother's Day?
There are 188 days until Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, May 9, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Mother's Day?
There are 27 weekends between now and Mother's Day on May 9 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Mother's Day a day off?
Mother's Day is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.