United Kingdom

When is Mother's Day in United Kingdom?

Mother's Day in the United Kingdom is Mothering Sunday, observed on the fourth Sunday in Lent.

2026 date Sunday, March 15, 2026

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Mother's Day dates in United Kingdom

Year Date Rule
2026 Sunday, March 15, 2026 Fourth Sunday in Lent
2027 Sunday, March 7, 2027 Fourth Sunday in Lent
2028 Sunday, March 26, 2028 Fourth Sunday in Lent
2029 Sunday, March 11, 2029 Fourth Sunday in Lent
2030 Sunday, March 31, 2030 Fourth Sunday in Lent

Other countries celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, March 15, 2026

How United Kingdom sets the date

The United Kingdom celebrates Mothering Sunday with cards, flowers, 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.