Australia

When is Mother's Day in Australia?

Mother's Day in Australia is observed on the second Sunday of May.

2026 date Sunday, May 10, 2026

Second Sunday of May

Mother's Day dates in Australia

Year Date Rule
2026 Sunday, May 10, 2026 Second Sunday of May
2027 Sunday, May 9, 2027 Second Sunday of May
2028 Sunday, May 14, 2028 Second Sunday of May
2029 Sunday, May 13, 2029 Second Sunday of May
2030 Sunday, May 12, 2030 Second Sunday of May

How Australia sets the date

Australia celebrates Mother's Day with cards, flowers, gifts, family visits, and breakfasts or lunches.

Status: informal observance. Confidence: high. Last verified: 2026-05-04.

For comparison, browse the Mother's Day dates by country table.

Verification

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