Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 in the United Kingdom
Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2026 in the United Kingdom 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.
Mothering Sunday is the UK's Mother's Day, held on the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter. It is an observance, not a bank holiday, and falls in March or early April — well before the US Mother's Day 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 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | Sun | St David's Day | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tue | St Patrick's Day | Bank 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 bank holiday
- Also called
- Mother's Day, Mid-Lent Sunday, Refreshment Sunday
- Revived
- From 1913 by Constance Adelaide Smith of Nottingham
- Traditional food
- Simnel cake, a fruitcake topped with marzipan
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.