Mother's Day 2026
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About Mother's Day 2026
Mother's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Mother's Day is a national observance on the second Sunday in May honoring mothers. 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.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Mother's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 10, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | May 9, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Mother's Day 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 8 | Fri | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 12 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Sunday in May
- Legal status
- National observance by proclamation; not a federal or state holiday
- First services
- May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia
- Founder
- Anna Jarvis, honoring her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis
- National since
- Congressional resolution and President Wilson's proclamation, May 1914
Frequently asked questions
What day is Mother's Day in 2026?
Mother's Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Is Mother's Day a day off in 2026?
Mother's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Mother's Day 2026?
Mother's Day 2026 was 175 days ago, on May 10, 2026.