Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 in Ireland
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 in Ireland is on
Sunday, March 15, 2026
232 days ago
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About Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Mother's Day in Ireland is Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, and it falls in March or early April, well before the American date in May.
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 15, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | March 7, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 May Day (May Bank Holiday) 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 1, 2026 June Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 3, 2026 August Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 | Tue | St Patrick's Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Date rule
- Fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday
- Legal status
- Observance, not a public holiday
- Also known as
- Mothering Sunday, Laetare Sunday
- Date range
- Early March to early April, moving with Easter
- US equivalent
- Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May
Frequently asked questions
What day is Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) in 2026?
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 is on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Is Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) a day off in 2026?
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 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 (Mothering Sunday) 2026?
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 was 232 days ago, on March 15, 2026.