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Mother's Day 2026
Sunday, 10 May 2026 — the second Sunday of May.
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Sun, 10 May 2026
Second Sunday of May
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Same as every year, by definition
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Sunday, 9 May
How the date is worked out
Mother's Day is defined as the second Sunday of May — a fixed rule against the Gregorian calendar, not a lunar or Hindu-calendar date, so it never needs "calculating" the way a Tithi-based festival does. In 2026, the first Sunday of May falls on the 3rd, making the 10th the second Sunday.
Gift & message ideas for 2026
Flowers, a handwritten card, a shared meal, or simply a phone call remain the most common ways to mark the day in India. If you'd like a Sanskrit touch for a card or message, our Mother's Day page has the Matru Devo Bhava verse, or browse Sanskrit Spiritual Words for more phrases worth including.
Mother's Day 2026 around the world
Not every country uses the same Sunday — here is where the 2026 dates fall.
| Country | Rule | 2026 date |
| United States, India, Canada, Australia | Second Sunday of May | Sun, 10 May 2026 |
| Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador | Fixed: 10 May | Sun, 10 May 2026 — same day as India this year |
| France | Last Sunday of May (moved if it clashes with Pentecost) | Sun, 31 May 2026 |
| United Kingdom & Ireland (Mothering Sunday) | Fourth Sunday of Lent | Sun, 15 March 2026 |
| Egypt and much of the Arab world | Fixed: 21 March | Sat, 21 March 2026 |
| Thailand | Fixed: 12 August | Wed, 12 August 2026 |
Mother's Day 2026 on the Hindu calendar
On the Hindu calendar, Sunday 10 May 2026 is Vaishakha Krishna Ashtami — the eighth day of the waning moon, Vikram Samvat 2083 (in the North Indian purnimanta reckoning the same fortnight is counted as Jyeshtha Krishna). A week later, on 17 May, begins Adhik Jyeshtha, the extra lunar month that makes 2026 a thirteen-month Hindu year — see Sanskrit Calendar 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Mother's Day 2026?
Sunday, 10 May 2026 — the second Sunday of May, as observed in the US, India and most of the world.
Is Mother's Day 2026 a public holiday in India?
No — it's a widely observed social and family occasion, not a gazetted public holiday, so schools, offices and banks operate normally.
Is Mother's Day 2026 on the same day in Mexico and India?
Yes, in 2026. Mexico always marks it on 10 May, and India follows the second Sunday of May — which happens to be 10 May this year. In 2027 they split: India on Sunday 9 May, Mexico on Monday 10 May.
When is Mothering Sunday 2026 in the UK?
Sunday, 15 March 2026 — the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter (5 April 2026).