Mother's Day rules
Countries celebrating Mother's Day on the first Sunday of May
A smaller group of countries celebrate Mother's Day on the first Sunday in May. This page lists those countries and links to their country-specific date guides.
2026 coverage 5 countries
Mother's Day falls on the first Sunday in May each year.
Which countries use this Mother's Day rule?
5 countries in this calendar match this rule group. Open a country guide for the exact 2026 date, future dates, public-holiday status, and verification sources.
Countries and 2026 dates
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