France

When is Mother's Day in France?

Mother's Day in France is usually observed on the last Sunday of May, moving to the first Sunday of June if it falls on Pentecost.

2026 date Sunday, May 31, 2026

Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June

Mother's Day dates in France

Year Date Rule
2026 Sunday, May 31, 2026 Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June
2027 Sunday, May 30, 2027 Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June
2028 Sunday, May 28, 2028 Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June
2029 Sunday, May 27, 2029 Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June
2030 Sunday, May 26, 2030 Last Sunday of May, unless it falls on Pentecost, then first Sunday of June

Other countries celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, May 31, 2026

How France sets the date

France celebrates Fete des Meres with flowers, cards, gifts, and family meals.

Status: informal observance. Confidence: high. Last verified: 2026-05-03.

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

Verification

We verify dates against external calendars and references, then calculate future dates from the stated rule.